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SIP Trunking for Dominican Republic Call Centers

Nearshore BPO solution with bilingual capabilities, ultra-low latency (35-65ms), and US time zone alignment. Get US DIDs and toll-free numbers for your Dominican call center operations.

Built for Nearshore DR-US Voice Traffic

Everything your Dominican Republic nearshore call center needs to serve US customers with exceptional voice quality.

US DIDs & Toll-Free Numbers

Local numbers in every US area code plus toll-free 800/888/877/866/855/844 numbers. Your Dominican-based agents present a US presence to every caller.

Ultra-Low Latency (35-65ms)

Among the closest to the US geographically. Typical round-trip latency of 35-65ms allows for G.711 codec without bandwidth concerns. Nearly domestic-level voice quality from your nearshore location.

G.711 Codec Support

Proximity to the US allows full G.711 quality without the bandwidth constraints of overseas locations. Crystal-clear audio quality for premium customer experience.

US Time Zone Alignment

AST (UTC-4) is only 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time during EST and aligned with EDT in summer. Perfect for real-time customer support and sales operations with no overnight shifts required.

SIP Registration & IP Auth

Connect via SIP registration (username/password) or IP authentication (static IP whitelist). Both methods supported simultaneously for flexible deployment.

Bilingual Workforce Support

Leverage the Dominican Republic's Spanish/English bilingual workforce. Strong cultural ties with US through large Dominican diaspora ensures natural communication with American customers.

Use Cases for Dominican BPOs

How Dominican Republic nearshore call centers use IPComms SIP trunking to serve US customers.

Bilingual Customer Support

US toll-free and local numbers forwarded to your Dominican call center via SIP. Handle both English and Spanish-speaking customers from Santo Domingo or Santiago with near-domestic latency.

Nearshore Outbound Sales

Local presence dialing to US customers during US business hours. Time zone alignment means no overnight shifts. STIR/SHAKEN signed for maximum deliverability and answer rates.

Back-Office & Collections

Handle sensitive financial communications with US customers using bilingual agents. Low latency ensures smooth conversations for complex account discussions and payment arrangements.

Dominican Republic: Premier Nearshore BPO Destination

The Dominican Republic offers a compelling nearshore alternative with bilingual capabilities, competitive costs, and exceptional connectivity to the US. IPComms provides the SIP trunking infrastructure that connects Dominican BPO operations to US customers.

Major BPO Hubs

  • Santo Domingo: Capital and main BPO center with largest infrastructure
  • Santiago de los Caballeros: Second city with growing BPO presence

Key Advantages

  • Growing free trade zone infrastructure
  • Strong cultural ties with US through large diaspora
  • Competitive labor costs with bilingual workforce

Technical Specifications

Dominican Republic-US SIP trunk configuration details for your technical team.

Codec Configuration

1

G.711 ulaw (Recommended)

64 kbps per call. Proximity to US allows full quality without bandwidth constraints. Crystal-clear audio for premium customer experience.

2

G.729 (Optional)

8 kbps per call. Available as fallback codec, though typically unnecessary given excellent DR-US connectivity.

Network & Authentication

Authentication Methods

SIP registration (username/password) or IP authentication (static IP whitelist). Both supported simultaneously.

Typical Latency

35-65ms round-trip from Dominican Republic to US. Among the lowest internationally, enabling near-domestic voice quality.

Optimized Routing

Traffic routed through US PoPs with optimized Caribbean network paths for minimum latency and maximum reliability.

Since 2002

One of the longest-operating SIP trunk providers in the US

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Uptime SLA with geo-redundant US infrastructure

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Technical support from real SIP/VoIP engineers

Dominican Republic SIP Trunking FAQ

The Dominican Republic offers a compelling nearshore alternative with bilingual Spanish/English capabilities, competitive labor costs, US time zone alignment (AST/UTC-4, close to EST), and ultra-low latency (35-65ms) - among the closest to the US. Major hubs in Santo Domingo and Santiago de los Caballeros provide growing free trade zone infrastructure and strong cultural ties with the US through a large Dominican diaspora.

Typical round-trip latency from the Dominican Republic to the US is 35-65ms, among the lowest of any international call center location. This proximity allows Dominican call centers to use G.711 codec for maximum audio quality without bandwidth concerns. The DR's geographic closeness to the US mainland provides nearly domestic-level voice quality.

Yes. Dominican Republic call centers can obtain US toll-free numbers (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844) and local DIDs from any US area code through IPComms SIP trunking. These numbers are delivered via SIP, allowing your Dominican-based agents to make and receive calls using US phone numbers. Business verification is required for toll-free numbers.

The Dominican Republic is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone (AST), which is UTC-4 year-round (no daylight saving time). This is only 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time during EST and aligned with EDT during summer. This close time zone alignment makes the DR ideal for real-time US customer support and sales operations.

Connect Your Dominican Republic Call Center

Get US phone numbers and carrier-grade SIP trunking for your Dominican nearshore BPO operations. No contracts, no minimums.