1 GB
Valid for 7 days
$5.99
$5.99 per GB
eSIM for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic hosted 11.6 million visitors in 2025, a record, and most of them discovered the same thing on day one. Resort Wi-Fi works in the lobby and dies at the pool, the beach and the excursion bus. The free e-ticket you filled in before flying lives on your phone as a QR code. So does everything else: the Uber to Bávaro, the WhatsApp thread with the catamaran guide, the Saona boat pickup time.
A FairSIM eSIM for the Dominican Republic connects to Claro, the network that covers about 98% of the tourist zones, or Altice, at the wholesale rate. It is installed before you leave, so it works from the arrivals hall at Punta Cana, where there is no SIM shop and Uber wants a data connection before it shows you a car.
It also skips the local rule. A Dominican SIM is registered to your name and passport number, often with a photo taken at the counter. A travel eSIM roams instead of registering, and each person on the trip can hold their own plan from one app.
Dominican Republic eSIM plans
Wholesale rates in US dollars, with nothing added at checkout. Buy in the FairSIM app and the plan is on your phone in seconds.
How long is your trip?
All plans. Pick a trip length to narrow the list.
- Get it in the app for Dominican Republic
3 GB
Valid for 30 days
Get it in the app for Dominican Republic$11.99
$4.00 per GB
- Best value
10 GB
Valid for 30 days
Get it in the app for Dominican Republic$29.99
$3.00 per GB
Unlimited
Valid for 15 days
Get it in the app for Dominican Republic$49.99
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Coverage in Dominican Republic
- 4G LTE
- 5G
- ClaroMarket leader with the widest network, about 98% of tourist zones and the best rural coverage. 5G in Santo Domingo, Santiago and Punta Cana since 2025. The usual host for travel eSIMs.
- AlticeSecond network, strong in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, thinner on back roads. 5G launched in Santo Domingo and La Romana in 2026.
- VivaSmallest network, 4G in the cities, gaps in Samaná and the mountains. Rarely used by travel eSIMs.
Typical speed: About 48 Mbps median download (Ookla, December 2025). On 4G expect 25 to 35 Mbps on Claro in the Punta Cana hotel zone, with 5G well above 100 Mbps in the capital.
Continuous 4G from Punta Cana to Cap Cana, in Santo Domingo, La Romana, Puerto Plata and Las Terrenas. The Cordillera Central, Jarabacoa's trails, Bahía de las Águilas and the Haitian border drop to patchy on every network.
How much data do you need in Dominican Republic?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Punta Cana all-inclusive week
Resort days, a Saona catamaran, a buggy tour and one night in Bávaro.
Why data matters: WhatsApp with excursion operators, Uber to Bávaro or the mall, Google Maps, the exit e-ticket QR code, and Instagram from a beach the resort Wi-Fi does not reach.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 6 GB
- 30 days
- 12 GB
Santo Domingo city and culture
The Zona Colonial, the Malecón, the metro and merengue nights.
Why data matters: Uber for every ride, Google Maps, restaurant bookings on WhatsApp, translation, and a way home from the Malecón at night.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Samaná, Las Terrenas and whale season
Whale boats, El Limón waterfall and the quietest beaches on the island.
Why data matters: Boat and waterfall bookings over WhatsApp, a rental car with navigation on mountain roads, and weather radar in the wet months.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 6 GB
- 30 days
- 12 GB
Puerto Plata and Cabarete kite trip
The north coast for wind, surf and the cable car up Isabel de Torres.
Why data matters: Hourly wind forecasts, kite school WhatsApp groups, Uber from the airport, and photo uploads from the beach bar.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 6 GB
- 30 days
- 12 GB
Cruise stop in Amber Cove, Taino Bay or La Romana
Six to eight hours ashore.
Why data matters: Maps back to the ship, WhatsApp with shore guides, and no ship Wi-Fi bill.
- 7 days
- 1 GB
- 14 days
- 3 GB
- 30 days
- 5 GB
Remote work from Las Terrenas or Cabarete
A month by the beach with a laptop.
Why data matters: Hotspot when the villa Wi-Fi drops with the power, video calls, cloud sync, and top-ups in the app.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
What your home carrier charges in Dominican Republic
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Dominican Republic start at $5.99 and never bill per day.
US and Canadian day passes only bill on days you use data, but a resort week still adds about $84 for a US line or C$126 for a Canadian one.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon (US) | TravelPass at $12 per day, 5 GB high-speed then 3G speeds | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| AT&T (US) | International Day Pass at $12 per day | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| T-Mobile (US) | Included at 256 kbps on most plans; 5 GB high-speed on Go5G Plus, 15 GB on Go5G Next | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| Rogers (Canada) | Roam Like Home at C$18 per day | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| EE (UK) | About £7.50 per day, with only about 500 MB of data included per day | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| Orange (France) | Pass Voyage Monde at €29.99 for up to 25 GB over 31 days | from $5.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
- 1
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
- 2
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
- 3
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Dominican Republic
Fill in the free e-ticket at eticket.migracion.gob.do between 72 and 24 hours before each flight. Screenshot the QR code; the form is needed on the way out too.
Hurricane season is June to November. Coastal towers can drop for hours, so keep offline copies of bookings, boarding passes and the hotel address.
Uber works in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. Resort lobbies block UberX pickups, so walk to the main gate, and expect an airport surcharge at PUJ.
Keep the phone out of sight on the Malecón at night and in Santo Domingo traffic, where snatchings from motorbikes happen at red lights.
Prices in the resort zone are quoted in US dollars, in pesos in town. A currency app on data saves you a bad rate at the beach.
Download the offline map of the whole island. Addresses outside the capital are landmarks, not street numbers, and the Samaná mountain roads have no signal.
Punta Cana's arrivals hall has no SIM shop. An eSIM installed at home is the only way to have data before the taxi negotiation.
Combining the DR with a Miami stopover or a Caribbean cruise? The North America plan covers the United States, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the Bahamas too.
Apps you will actually use
- WhatsApp excursions, drivers, villa hosts and dive shops all answer here.
- Uber UberX and Uber Select in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata; resort lobbies block UberX pickups, so meet at the gate.
- Google Maps download the whole island offline before a road trip; addresses are landmarks outside the capital.
- E-Ticket (Migración) the free entry and exit form; keep the QR code as a screenshot for both directions.
- Apple Pay and a contactless card resorts, malls and Santo Domingo restaurants take cards; colmados and beach vendors want pesos.
- Google Translate the Spanish offline pack for menus and taxi fares.
- PedidosYa food delivery in Santo Domingo, Santiago and Punta Cana.
- Windy or the NHC app hurricane tracking from June to November; check it every morning.
At Punta Cana airport UberX does pick up, with an airport surcharge, but drivers cancel and the meeting point moves; a pre-booked transfer is the calmer option after a long flight.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Every resort, hotel and mall has free Wi-Fi, and it is usually fine in the lobby and the room. It fades at the pool, on the beach and on excursion buses, and it crawls when 800 guests stream at once. Santo Domingo cafés are reliable; colmados and beaches are not.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Dominican Republic?
Claro prepaid is very cheap: about US$2 to US$3 for 3 to 5 GB, plus the SIM. The SIM is registered to your name and passport number, and most stores take your photo at the counter. Punta Cana airport has no official operator shop, so the nearest counters are Claro and Altice at BlueMall, a short ride away. Santo Domingo airport has both, open until about 8 pm.
For a resort week that hardly justifies the detour. A FairSIM eSIM runs on Claro or Altice at the wholesale rate, is installed before you fly, and each traveller in the family gets their own plan without a queue or a passport photo.
Good to know before you land in Dominican Republic
- Currency
- Dominican peso (RD$, DOP); US dollars widely accepted in resort areas
- Plug type
- Type A and B (flat two-pin)
- Voltage
- 110 V, 60 Hz
- Emergency number
- 911 for all services
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Claro and Altice both support eSIM, and any unlocked eSIM iPhone connects. FairSIM installs in one tap and activates on your first connection on the island.
Which network will my FairSIM eSIM use in the Dominican Republic?
Plans connect to Claro or Altice. Claro has the widest coverage and the best signal on road trips; Altice matches it in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. The app shows the network for each plan.
Is there 5G in the Dominican Republic?
Yes, on Claro in Santo Domingo, Santiago and parts of Punta Cana, and on Altice in the capital and La Romana. Most travel eSIMs run on 4G LTE, which is plenty for maps, WhatsApp and video at the beach.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot?
Most FairSIM plans support Personal Hotspot; the app confirms it per plan. Useful when the villa Wi-Fi goes down with the power.
Do I still need the e-ticket if I have an eSIM?
Yes, everyone does. The e-ticket is the immigration form, not a phone thing. It is free, takes five minutes online, and the QR code is checked on arrival and departure.
Should I install the eSIM before or after landing?
Install it at home on Wi-Fi in one tap, keep it off, then enable data on it when you land. Validity typically starts on the first connection in the Dominican Republic.
Can I make calls and use WhatsApp?
WhatsApp calls and messages work fully over data, and that is how excursions and drivers are booked. There is no Dominican number, so keep your home SIM for SMS codes.
How much data for 7, 14 or 30 days?
Resort week: 3, 6 and 12 GB. Santo Domingo or a north-coast road trip: 5, 10 and 20 GB. Remote work with hotspot: 10, 20 GB, then unlimited. Top up in the app at any time.
Local SIM or travel eSIM for the Dominican Republic?
A Claro SIM is a few dollars but needs a store, your passport and a photo, and Punta Cana airport has no counter. A travel eSIM is set up before departure and works from the arrivals hall on the same network.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer. iOS 17.4 or later unlocks the one-tap install with no QR code. Check the full list on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
Traveling beyond Dominican Republic?
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