Dominican Republic — Living: Internet

Key facts

• Individuals using the Internet: 91.0 % of population (2024)
• Fixed broadband subscriptions: 11.2 per 100 people (2024)
• Mobile cellular subscriptions: 94 per 100 people (2024)

Steps

1. Getting Internet at Home — To get internet at home, a person would need to choose a provider and select a plan. They would then need to sign a contract and pay any necessary installation fees.
2. Setting Up Mobile Internet — To set up mobile internet, a person would need to purchase a data plan from their mobile provider and activate it on their device.

Costs

• Monthly internet plans: varies by provider and speed
• Mobile data plans: varies by provider and data allowance
• Internet installation fees: €100-€500

Timelines

• Time to set up home internet: 1-7 business days
• Time to activate mobile internet: varies by provider

Required documents

• Government-issued ID
• Proof of address

Common mistakes

• Assuming internet access is available everywhere, when in fact it may be limited in rural areas.
• Not researching providers and plans carefully before signing up.

What these figures do not cover

These indicators describe national access and take-up. Provider names, plan prices, speeds in a given city and how to sign up are not covered here.