Dominican Republic Telecom

There are likely opportunities for U.S. companies to provide 5G-related equipment, like core network components and radio access components  such as base stations and antenna arrays. The recently published 5G tender (005-2021) is a spectrum auction and may not draw the attention of many U.S. companies. 

Upgrading DR’s telecommunications industry has been one of the main proposals of the country’s new President (inaugurated in August 2020), and his team has been taking the steps needed to make it a reality. In February 2021, President Abinader publicly stated that by 2022, the GoDR will have invested over 30 million dollars in the telecommunications sector, the main drivers of these investments being 5G and the transition from analogue to digital television. Also, President Abinader, shortly after his inauguration, announced that Chinese investments will not be allowed in strategic sectors, specifically mentioning ports, airports, and telecommunications.

The winner of the 5G spectrum tender will be announced in Q4 2021, so these opportunities could become a reality in 2022.

If you need any further information, please contact the US Commercial Service Santo Domingo, at the US Embassy.
Contact: Javier Suarez, Commercial Specialist at javier.suarez@trade.gov