Dominican Republic eSIM
Prepaid Dominican Republic travel data from $4.99 USD (1 GB, 7 days). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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Plan details · 1 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Network type
- 3G/4G/5G
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Check plan terms
- Top-up
- Available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Dominican Republic — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Dominican Republic eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 20 fixed-data Dominican Republic plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 30 days. Prices start at $4.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $2.00/GB on the 20GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $8.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 11 of the 25 Dominican Republic data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Dominican Republic eSIM cost?
A Dominican Republic eSIM from Wanderly costs $4.99 for 1GB (7 days), $12.99 for 5GB (30 days) and $39.99 for 20GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $4.99/GB at 1GB against $2.00/GB at 20GB.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, Dominican Republic's data-only plans have a median of $3.32 per GB, above the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 126 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $4.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 15 days | $8.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 30 days | $12.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $21.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 3GB | 15 days | $8.99 | $3.00 |
| 5GB | 30 days | $12.99 | $2.60 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $21.99 | $2.20 |
| 20GB | 30 days | $39.99 | $2.00 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices checked November 10, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare Dominican Republic with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇩🇴 About eSIMs in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is well covered where travelers actually go. The main networks are Claro and Altice (formerly Orange). Some current plans list Orange and a few list Claro, so check the plan details if you want a particular one. Expect the strongest signal in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Samaná and Las Terrenas, and more variable signal on the highways between them.
Resort Wi-Fi is the reason most people underestimate their data needs — it is often slow, capped, or unusable by the pool. A modest eSIM plan removes that problem entirely and keeps maps and rideshare working when you leave the resort for Saona, Los Haitises or a day in the Colonial Zone.
For a week of maps, WhatsApp and photo uploads, 3–5 GB is usually enough; 10 GB if you stream or work. Installation by QR code takes a few minutes, so you can be set up before you land at PUJ or SDQ.
How to activate your eSIM in Dominican Republic
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it. The QR code usually arrives by email within minutes.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt PUJ, SDQ or POP, toggle airplane mode, set the DR eSIM as your data line and enable Data Roaming for it.
- 4Test before the transferOpen Google Maps or WhatsApp. Working data makes resort transfers and driver coordination far easier.
Dominican Republic eSIM FAQ
Which carriers does it use?
It depends on the plan. Some current Dominican Republic plans list Orange, and a few list Claro. The plan details show the network where one is named, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Will it work at my resort in Punta Cana?
Yes. The Bávaro–Punta Cana corridor has strong 4G/5G, which is usually faster and more reliable than resort Wi-Fi.
Does it cover Haiti?
No. A Dominican Republic plan stops at the border. Use a regional Caribbean plan if your trip includes other islands.
How much data for a week?
3–5 GB covers maps, WhatsApp and daily photos. Choose 10 GB or more if you stream video.
Do I keep my home number?
Yes — our Dominican Republic plans carry data only, so your primary line stays active for calls and SMS. Plans that include calling, texting and their own number exist for many other destinations, but not for the DR yet.
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