Dominican Republic
Mobile networks and carriers in Dominican Republic use 3 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Dominican Republic. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityThe Dominican Republic has a well-developed mobile network infrastructure, with a significant number of mobile phone connections. As of 2022, there were 10.15 million mobile phones in use, which corresponds to an average of 0.90 mobile phones per person. This is lower than the average in the United States, where there are 1.1 mobile phones per person.
Historically, the country's mobile network development has been marked by rapid growth. In 2007, mobile broadband users accounted for 14% of the total mobile users, but by 2010, this figure had increased to 39%. This growth is attributed to the expansion of mobile broadband services, including technologies like WiMAX and HSPA, which have improved internet access and data transfer speeds.
The mobile network in the Dominican Republic is supported by several major service providers, including Claro, Altice Dominicana S.A., and WIND Telecom, S.A. These providers offer a range of plans, with the average monthly cost for a mobile phone contract being around $22.40 in 2022, which includes 140 telephony minutes, 70 text messages, and 2 GBytes of data transfer. This cost is relatively low compared to other countries, reflecting the competitive nature of the Dominican Republic's mobile market.
Overall, the Dominican Republic's mobile network has evolved significantly over the years, providing extensive coverage and a variety of services to its population.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Claro | 4 |
| Orange | 4 |
| Tricom | 1 |
| Viva | 2 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 850 MHz | GSM |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM |
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS |
LTE
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | LTE |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE |
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE |
