Beach town in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Internet in Punta Cana: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Punta Cana?
Median fixed broadband in Dominican Republic is 74 Mbps and mobile is 126 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel, mall and café wifi is usually fine; there is little coworking, so most remote workers rely on rentals.
Getting online in Punta Cana
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Claro and Altice in most condos and villas; roughly 1,500–3,000 DOP a month for 100+ Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel, mall and café wifi is usually fine; there is little coworking, so most remote workers rely on rentals. |
| Outages | Power cuts and dips during storms and heavy summer demand |
| 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 Punta Cana
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 Punta Cana?
Median fixed broadband in Dominican Republic is 74 Mbps and mobile is 126 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel, mall and café wifi is usually fine; there is little coworking, so most remote workers rely on rentals.
Which SIM card should I get in Punta Cana?
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.
More about Punta Cana
Going to Punta Cana solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Punta Cana meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.