eSpeedz Dominican Republic eSIM plans start at $17.99 and connect to Altice, one of the country's main mobile networks, covering Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata and the Samaná Peninsula towns. Your QR code arrives by email in minutes, you install it before you fly, and the plan starts when you connect in the DR.
Resort wifi stops at the lobby. Take your data to the beach, on the catamaran to Saona and out to dinner in Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial.
A lot of DR trips start and end at an all-inclusive in Punta Cana or Bávaro, and it's tempting to assume the resort wifi will cover you. It usually does in the lobby and your room. It's less dependable at the far end of a big property, on an excursion bus, or when you're trying to find the friend who booked the next resort over. Leaning on a US carrier's daily roaming pass for a week by the pool adds up, while a prepaid eSIM is one fixed cost.
Rides are where data matters most. Uber works well in Santo Domingo, and Las Américas airport has signposted Uber pickup zones. Punta Cana is more complicated. Local taxi groups are strong there, and app drivers can't simply pull up at the terminal curb, though the Uber app does let you request a licensed taxi from Punta Cana airport. Either way, you'll want working data the moment you land. Excursion companies, private drivers and restaurants mostly confirm everything by WhatsApp.
If you head to the Samaná Peninsula, expect signal in Las Terrenas and Samaná town, but not at some of the best spots. Playa Rincón, Playa Frontón and the El Limón waterfall trail have little to no coverage. That's part of their charm, just download offline maps and agree on your pickup time with your driver or boat captain before you lose signal.
Plans run on Altice in the Dominican Republic. Data-only, prepaid, no contract. Prices in USD.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic 3GB | 3GB | 15 days | $17.99 |
| Dominican Republic 3GB | 3GB | 30 days | $18.99 |
| Dominican Republic 5GB | 5GB | 30 days | $27.99 |
| Dominican Republic 10GB | 10GB | 30 days | $51.99 |
| Dominican Republic 20GB | 20GB | 30 days | $104.99 |
Prices checked October 1, 2026. All prices in USD, one-time payment.
| Network | Altice |
|---|---|
| Phone number | Not included. Data only, your regular number keeps working for calls and texts |
| Validity starts | When the eSIM first connects in the Dominican Republic, not when you buy or install it |
| Delivery | QR code by email, usually in about 3 minutes |
| Top-ups | Available |
| Phone needed | eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked |
Plans run on Altice in the Dominican Republic. Popular stops for travelers:
A week at a Punta Cana resort with WhatsApp, a few rides and social posts from the beach usually fits in 3GB, since the resort wifi handles the heavy stuff. If you're moving around, staying in Santo Domingo or road-tripping to Samaná, 5GB for a week or two is more comfortable. Remote workers, heavy video posters and anyone sharing a hotspot with a partner should look at 10GB or 20GB.
December to April is the most popular time, with drier, slightly cooler weather and calm seas. From roughly mid-January to March, humpback whales gather in Samaná Bay, and whale watching trips run from Samaná town. Hurricane season runs from June through November and is most active from about August to October, so travel insurance is worth considering then.
Sources: migracion.gob.do · prnewswire.com · uber.com · realestatelasterrenas.com · esimahora.com. Information checked October 2026. Entry rules and fees change, so confirm with official sources before you travel.