See what travelers are saying about their Dominican Republic eSIM experience. Real feedback from real users to help you pick the best plan for your trip.

GigSky Dominican Republic

“App seemed a little choppy to me and install was not as streamlined as some other ESIM apps. But, once installed the data worked fairly well and I didn’t have any speed issues.”

mr1397

Feb 5, 2023

GigSky Dominican Republic

“Awful! Very poor network. Contacted support and no resolution during stay in RP. ”

J

Aug 19, 2022

Dominican Republic Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Dominican Republic

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Dominican Republic, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are around 131 travel eSIM brands available for use in the Dominican Republic, and there are about 3100 prepaid data plans. Because the selection is that large, travelers will find a wide variety of options to suit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Dominican Republic?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for the Dominican Republic are available from several providers. Roamify offers unlimited data for 1 to 30 days with prices ranging from $5.00 to $100.00, allowing tethering but noting that speeds may be throttled during heavy usage. Truely also provides unlimited data for 1 to 30 days, with prices between $11.05 and $166.30, offering tethering and the possibility of speed throttling. Yesim delivers unlimited data for 1 to 15 days, priced from $18.78 to $116.18, supports 5G connectivity, allows tethering, and may throttle speed under certain conditions. The overall price range for these unlimited plans spans roughly from $5 up to about $166 per month, depending on the provider and validity period.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Dominican Republic?

In the Dominican Republic, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Claro Dominicana: The largest provider by subscriber count, offering extensive nationwide coverage and fast network speeds.
Altice Dominicana: A significant operator investing heavily in infrastructure, providing bundled internet and TV deals, with reliable coverage in major urban centers.
Viva Dominicana: A smaller operator focusing on affordable options, with coverage primarily in populated regions and some gaps in rural areas.

These MNOs own and operate the network infrastructure that most travel eSIMs utilize. While there are Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in the Dominican Republic, they lease access from these major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Dominican Republic?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for the Dominican Republic are available from several providers. Among the options are GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Esimtofly, LinkeSIM, Orange Travel, and Earth Esim. The plans offer data caps from 1 GB to 200 GB, validity periods ranging from 1 day to 365 days, and start at about $6.00 USD.

In the plans that use the Dominican Republic dialing code +1, the phone number is local, voice calls are supported inbound and outbound, and SMS is available inbound only. Plans that use a foreign dialing code (for example +33) provide a non‑local number, but they support voice inbound and outbound as well as both inbound and outbound SMS. This mix gives travelers the choice between a local number with limited SMS capability or a foreign number with full SMS functionality.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 15, 2026