Long-distance rates apply when calling from within North America to the Dominican Republic, even though it's the same as calling any other North American number.Make sure to check your provider's rates when you call the DR.To place a call from outside of North America, you need to know the exit code for your country.You can use an internet service or phone app to make calls for free.
Step 1: To call the DR, you should check with your phone service provider.
The DR is part of the North American Numbering Plan, which means you can call from a cell phone or landline in North America the same way you would call any other American number.The calls to the Dominican Republic are still billed as long distance.The NANP includes Canada, the USA, several US overseas territories, and islands in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean.
Step 2: If you are calling from a country outside the NANP, dial an exit code.
To call out of a country, you need to dial a specific number.If you want to call the DR from a country that has an exit code, you can search online.If you are calling from Europe, dial "00" first.You can find exit codes at How to Call Abroad.
Step 3: First you need to dial 1 on your phone.
The country code for the DR is 1 and is similar to the one in North America.If you want to dial the rest of the numbers, you need to press 1 on the cell phone's keypad.If you are calling from a number outside of North America, you should put a "+" in front of the "1" for the call to work.
Step 4: You can call the number with the 3-digit area code.
The DR has 3 area codes.The person you want to call has the area code.If you don't know an area code, you can check it out at howtocallabroad.com.
Step 5: The person you want to call will have a 7-digit number.
The DR numbers have 7 digits and are the same as any other number in North America.To complete the call, dial the 7-digit number.A sample call to the DR would be: "1 809 555 5555."
Step 6: If you want to avoid long-distance fees, purchase an international calling card.
You can find a calling card at a box store with a low per minute rate to the Dominican Republic.The per minute rate is on the back of most cards.If you want to reach the number in the DR, you will have to dial it first.
Step 7: If you want to call a number in the DR, use Skype.
You can use Skype to make international phone calls to cell phones.Pick the Dominican Republic from the menu and enter the number you want to call.You can find the rates to call the DR on the website.You can purchase plans to make calls.You can call anywhere in the world with the monthly plans.You can use the mobile app or the desktop app to make free calls to other Skype users.You don't need to add them to your account.
Step 8: You can call the DR for an inexpensive or free option.
Users who have installed the app on their phones can make free calls.Purchase credits to make calls in the Dominican Republic.You can either buy a credit package or a calling plan for the best rates.
Step 9: For a fee, you can call other users of the messaging service in the DR.
You can add the whole number if you want to reach the person in the DR.Go to the application and search for the contact.It will only work to call people who have downloaded the app.You should be able to call almost anyone, because most people all over the world are usingWhatsApp.
Step 10: It's possible to make free calls with the help of Google Hangouts.
You can use the mobile app or open the Hangouts sidebar in Gmail.When you find the person you want to call, click on their name and then call.The names of multiple people can be checked to start a group call.You can start a call if you can't find the person you want to call, then click on "add people" at the top to get a link to send to anyone.