The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) has approved a resolution that significantly increases the minimum speed requirements for broadband internet services in the country. The decision, outlined in Resolution 148-2024, aims to accelerate internet connectivity and foster a more competitive digital landscape.
The Dominican Republic now joins other Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Chile, and Peru, in adopting higher broadband speed requirements. The faster internet access is expected to stimulate economic growth by supporting sectors such as e-commerce and digital services. The new standards are likely to encourage ISPs to invest in network infrastructure upgrades and expand coverage.
Under the new regulations, the minimum download speed for fixed broadband services has been raised from 4 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 30 Mbps, while upload speeds must now be...
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