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?

About 190 travel eSIM providers and roughly 6, 200 prepaid data plans are available for use in the Dominican Republic. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

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

Yes, several carriers list unlimited data eSIM options for travelers to the Dominican Republic. Roamify offers unlimited 5G plans, allowing tethering though speed may be throttled. Truely also provides unlimited data with tethering permitted and a possibility of speed throttling. SimBalkan’s unlimited plans may experience speed restrictions. Yesim supplies unlimited 5G data, with tethering allowed and potential throttling. Bloomy eSIM provides unlimited 5G data, but speed may be throttled. Prices across these unlimited options range from about $5.00 to roughly $680.82, depending on the validity period and provider. Travelers should choose a plan that matches their expected data use and desired coverage 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 eSIMs that include a phone number and support SMS are available for the Dominican Republic. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Roamify, Esimtofly, LinkeSIM, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Airhub, Kimlik eSIM, Simbye, eSIMX, and Orange Travel offer plans that cover this feature.

Most of these plans issue a local Dominican Republic number with the dialing code +1, which allows inbound and outbound calls and SMS. Other plans use foreign dialing codes such as +33 (France) or +376 (Austrian-Ille‑Svealand), so the number will be international rather than local. Prices and validity vary widely, from a few dollars for a 7‑day 1 GB plan to around $100 for a 365‑day 20 GB plan, with data limits ranging from 1 GB to 100 GB.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 14, 2026