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Energy:
Electricity is distributed by the government,
which provides part of the total energy consumption and also hires
private providers. The electric power is 110/220 volt cycles. Installing
a source of alternative energy, such as generators or inverters,
is highly recommended as a precaution in case of energy failure.
Mass Media:
In the Dominican Republic we count
with more than 200 radio stations with a wide modulate frequency
(AM) and Modulate Frequency (FM) and 7 television station (VHF)
that broadcast national wide through channels: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
and 13.
In addition, there are UHF and many cable companies with
near 100 international channels from USA, Latin America and Europe.
Cable TV is quite inexpensive compared to other countries. The average
monthly cost is approx. US$35, and if fees are paid annually there
will be a percent discount.
The Dominican press and publishing have
several newspapers that are distributed by subscription, sold in
newsstand or even free of charge. The majority of national newspapers
have Internet access. The most important are: Listín Diario,
Diario Libre, Hoy,
El Caribe, Clave and El Nacional.
Telephony:
The Country has a privileged geographic position in benefit of the telecommunication
services that facilitates a clear and effective transmission via
telephone, mobile, fax, cable, internet or other technologies, with
a high end quality, compared to developed nations. Telecommunication
is very advanced, with many multinational enterprises and different
services to choose from. Among others we may mention: Codetel and
Claro (Owned by American Movil), Orange,
Tricom, Viva
and Onemax.
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