Does my cell phone work in Punta Cana?

To be able to use your mobile phone in the Dominican Republic you must have a device that is compatible with the frequencies used by our networks: 2G (1900 MHz network). 3.5G (850 MHz network). 4G LTE (1700 MHz - 2100 MHz)



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Keep your phone in airplane mode to avoid high roaming charges. To use DR minutes you need DR SIM card which requires unlocked phone and trip to store ( with passport) to get. It looks like that service that you provided the link for is only to put minutes on Dominican phones.

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How to Avoid International Roaming Charges
  1. Call your cellular provider before you depart. ...
  2. Track usage while traveling to avoid big surprises. ...
  3. Use Wi-Fi for calling and data usage. ...
  4. Text instead of e-mail. ...
  5. Go incommunicado.


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The Dominican Republic charges at USD $20 departure tax that must be paid before leaving the airport. The departure tax may have been included in your package price and we recommend you speak with your Tour Operator/Travel Agent to clarify. Money: Dominican peso is the currency used in the Dominican Republic.

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Airplane Mode turns off your device's ability to connect to cellular networks (meaning it can no longer send or receive calls or texts, or use data). As it is no longer accessing local cellular networks, it will not be charged roaming fees (caused by your device connecting to networks outside its home region).

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Departure tax to leave the Dominican Republic is US$20. Scheduled airlines include this charge in the price of the tickets.

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Baggage is declared upon arrival on the island and when you depart. Do NOT bring illegal drugs, animal products and agricultural items. CURRENCY: The Peso is the National currency of the Dominican Republic.

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