Working Remotely in Dominican Republic: Internet & eSIM Guide
eSIM from 1,50 USD · 100 MB. Networks: Altice (4G), Claro (4G).
Digital nomad internet in Dominican Republic
Coverage reality for remote work
In major cities in Dominican Republic, 4G is generally adequate for remote work (video calls, email, cloud). Outside cities, service can be intermittent.
Best-infrastructure cities for nomads:
- Santo Domingo: Capital; good 4G in Colonial Zone and Zona Rosa.
- Punta Cana: Resort hotels have good signal; beaches outside hotel zones can vary.
- Santiago: Second-largest city; solid coverage in the centre.
- Puerto Plata: Coastal city; cable car and mountain areas weaker.
Connectivity strategy
- Base: accommodation with Wi-Fi (speed-test before committing to a long stay).
- Backup: eSIM with a large or unlimited plan (15–30 GB/month minimum).
- Important calls: coworking space or verified-Wi-Fi café + eSIM hotspot as fallback.
Typical monthly consumption
Full-time remote work (~8 hrs/day): 60–100 GB/month if relying only on mobile data. With Wi-Fi as your base and data as backup: 10–20 GB/month.