Dominican Republic Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Getting started

  Making calls in the Dominican Republic

  The Dominican Republic has one of the most advanced telecommunications infrastructures in Latin America, all of which is regulated by state-run INDOTEL (Instituto Dominicano De Telecomunicaciones).

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  Setting up a fixed-line phone

  Worthwhile for long-term residents

  Landlines lag way behind mobiles in the popularity stakes in the Dominican Republic. While there are almost 9 million active mobiles, just over a million households have a fixed-line.

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  Mobile phones in the Dominican Republic

  What are your options?

  More providers means more competition in the mobile market, and more choice for you. Mobile coverage is good - Orange claim to have reception in 95% of the country. If you have a tri-band GSM phone it should work in the Dominican Republic.

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  Internet options for expats

  Getting online in the Dominican Republic

  The Internet is widely available in the Dominican Republic, though even in the capital Internet cafes are not as common as in other parts of Latin America . As an expat you will probably want to think about getting a connection set up in your home.

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