How can I avoid roaming charges in Dominican Republic?


How can I avoid roaming charges in Dominican Republic?

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.


Does roaming include calls and texts?

This is known as roaming or roam like at home. Your calls (to mobile and fixed phones), text messages (SMS) and data use (web browsing, music and video streaming etc.) are charged at domestic rates, i.e. the same price as calls, texts and data within your home country.


How can I avoid phone charges in Dominican Republic?

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.


Will I be charged for roaming in Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic is situated in the most expensive region for roaming fees. $7.2 per day is the cost, which may be excessive for some, especially if they don't want to travel much.