Town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Internet in Cabarete: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cabarete?
Median fixed broadband in Dominican Republic is 74 Mbps and mobile is 126 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and bar wifi is common and decent in the centre; ask about generators, as power cuts are frequent.
Getting online in Cabarete
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Claro and Altice in many apartments; about 1,500–3,000 DOP a month, but connection quality varies by street. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and bar wifi is common and decent in the centre; ask about generators, as power cuts are frequent. |
| Outages | Frequent short power cuts; some cafés use generators |
| Tourist SIM | Claro or Altice prepaid SIM at the airport or brand stores, with passport; monthly data packs are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Altice |
| Monthly data plan | RD$500–1,200 ($8–20) |
Coworking in Cabarete
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Caribbean
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 74 Mbps | 126 Mbps |
| Haiti | 49 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cabarete?
Median fixed broadband in Dominican Republic is 74 Mbps and mobile is 126 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and bar wifi is common and decent in the centre; ask about generators, as power cuts are frequent.
Which SIM card should I get in Cabarete?
Claro or Altice prepaid SIM at the airport or brand stores, with passport; monthly data packs are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Dominican Republic?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.