# Dominican Republic telecommunications and technology policy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-telecommunications-and-technology-policy
> Updated: 2026-10-14T13:12:04.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Guido Gómez Mazara, president of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), has advocated for various technological and regulatory advancements in the Dominican Republic.

Initially, efforts focused on educational reform and digital inclusion. Mazara called for aligning education with the labor market, noting that over 70% of employment is concentrated in STEM fields. To bridge the digital divide, Indotel distributed 130,000 scholarships in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Big Data. Additionally, Mazara highlighted the role of digital technologies in creating inclusive smart cities and supporting accessibility for people with disabilities.

Following these initiatives, the focus expanded to national security. At the Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, Mazara called for stronger cybersecurity measures in both public and private sectors, citing 535.5 million attempted cyberattacks in the previous year. He noted that a bill has been submitted to the Dominican Congress to establish a formal legal framework for telecommunications and cybersecurity to protect economic growth.

Recent developments show progress in infrastructure and institutional integration. Indotel has secured approximately RD$44 million in technical assistance from Swedfund to develop a Master Plan for radio spectrum management for 2027–2031 and to regulate satellite services. To further social inclusion, Indotel announced RD$7.1 million in support for the Francina Foundation to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities.

Educational expansion continues through presidential proposals and institutional updates. President Luis Abinader has proposed converting the former Randa International commercial plaza into a technological campus for the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) to increase training in software development, AI, and cybersecurity. Simultaneously, the National Police, via the Higher Police Education Institute (IPES), is integrating geopolitics and AI into its curriculum to address modern security challenges.

## Claims

- The Fundación Francina held the VI International Congress of Urban Accessibility focused on the applications of artificial intelligence. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Over 70% of employment in the Dominican Republic is concentrated in STEM fields. (single source)
- Indotel has provided 130,000 scholarships in areas such as blockchain, IoT, Big Data, and artificial intelligence. (single source)
- RD$7.1 million was announced for Fundación Francina to strengthen accessibility and inclusion initiatives for people with disabilities. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: INDOTEL President calls for stronger cybersecurity in Dominican Republic

INDOTEL President Guido Gómez Mazara is calling for stronger cybersecurity measures and a new legal framework in the Dominican Republic following 535.5 million attempted cyberattacks last year.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indotel-president-calls-for-stronger-cybersecurity-in-dominican-republic

### 2026-10-13: Dominican Republic advances digital infrastructure and AI integration

The Dominican Republic is boosting its digital landscape through new spectrum management funding, AI-driven social inclusion initiatives, and proposals to expand technological education via ITLA.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indotel-head-promotes-stem-education-and-ai-for-inclusion

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