Altice Dominicana S.A.
Altice Dominicana is a Dominican telecommunications operator offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, cable television and related communications services.
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Overview
Altice Dominicana S.A. is a telecommunications operator serving the Dominican Republic and the local operating business associated with the Altice group. Its activities span mobile communications, fixed-line voice, broadband internet, cable and high-definition television, video-on-demand and related communications services. The business is historically rooted in Tricom, a Dominican telecommunications company that originated from San Isidro Teleport in 1988 and progressively expanded from international communications into nationwide fixed-line, mobile and pay-television services. The company became an important challenger in the Dominican telecommunications market during the 1990s. In 1990, it reached an agreement with the Dominican government to provide communications services nationwide. It subsequently entered international long-distance services, connected its telephone exchanges with those of CODETEL, introduced paging and mobile products, and expanded residential and business-line installation. Its development was supported by a 40% investment from Motorola in 1993, intended to improve local and international infrastructure. Tricom also built a significant consumer brand portfolio. In 1995 it introduced Efectiva, described as the country's first long-distance prepaid card, and in 1997 launched Amigo, identified as the Dominican Republic's first prepaid wireless provider. The company also created TRICOM USA to provide long-distance services to the Hispanic community in New York City. By 1999, Tricom had reached 300,000 customers, was described as a leader in mobile communications and served a substantial share of the country's landlines. The company was the first Dominican business to list shares on a United States stock exchange when it placed common stock on the New York Stock Exchange in 1998. It was later delisted in 2004. During the early 2010s, Tricom pursued a major network modernization program, including a hybrid fiber-coaxial buildout and the deployment of 4G LTE. It launched video-on-demand service in March 2013, followed shortly afterward by LTE services for modems and mobile phones. Altice became associated with the Dominican business in 2013. In the same year, Altice acquired Orange's Dominican unit from France Télécom-Orange for a reported US$1.435 billion. The combination of the Orange and Tricom operations was approved and finalized in 2017. The former Orange and Tricom brand names were then retired, and their cellular networks were integrated into the Altice network. The business subsequently adopted the Altice name for its Dominican services. Altice Dominicana's current service scope is therefore the result of both organic development and consolidation. It combines the legacy Tricom fixed-line, cable and mobile infrastructure with the assets and network presence associated with Orange Dominican Republic. Its principal market remains the Dominican Republic, where it competes as an integrated communications provider for residential, business and mobile customers. Public reference material identifies the main service categories and historical milestones but does not provide sufficiently reliable current information for this entry about subscriber totals, annual revenue, detailed network specifications, current executives or a corporate website.
History
Altice Dominicana traces its operating history to San Isidro Teleport, established in 1988 in connection with Zona Franca de San Isidro. The business was later renamed Tricom. In 1990, it reached an agreement with the Dominican Republic to provide communications services nationwide, establishing the foundation for a broader telecommunications operation rather than a narrowly regional service. On May 20, 1992, Tricom began implementing long-distance call centers and entered the international long-distance market. The company attracted strategic investment in 1993, when Motorola acquired a 40% stake. The investment was intended to strengthen Tricom's local and international infrastructure. On November 17, 1994, Tricom and CODETEL interconnected their telephone exchanges, enabling a large expansion of residential telephone-line installations. Tricom then added paging, paging-related services and mobile products to its portfolio. In 1995, Tricom introduced Efectiva, described in the reference material as the Dominican Republic's first long-distance prepaid card. In 1996, it implemented Motorola digital telephone services, which supported faster installation of residential and business lines. The company launched Amigo in 1997, identified as the country's first prepaid wireless provider, and created TRICOM USA to serve the Hispanic community in New York City with long-distance services. Tricom reached a significant capital-markets milestone in 1998 by placing 5,700,000 common shares on the New York Stock Exchange. It was described as the first Dominican company listed on a United States stock market. By 1999, it had reached 300,000 customers, had become a leading mobile communications provider and was serving 68% of the country's landlines according to the cited historical account. The company was delisted from the NYSE in 2004. The business entered a new network-investment phase in 2012. On June 5, Tricom announced a hybrid fiber-coaxial network buildout covering multiple cities and resort areas, including Bayahibe, Bonao, Casa de Campo, La Romana, La Vega, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís, Santiago and Santo Domingo. On July 4, it announced plans for a 4G LTE deployment. In March 2013, Tricom launched video on demand, followed by LTE for modems on March 18 and LTE for mobile phones on May 2. Altice became connected with the Dominican operation in 2013. On November 27 of that year, Orange sold its Dominican unit to Altice for a reported US$1.435 billion. The acquisition created the basis for combining Orange's Dominican assets with Tricom. The merger was approved and finalized on November 21, 2017. Orange and Tricom were subsequently retired as commercial brands, while the two cellular networks were integrated into an Altice network and services began operating under the Altice name. Today, Altice Dominicana represents the consolidated Dominican telecommunications business of the Altice group. Its historical service base includes fixed-line voice, mobile communications, broadband internet and cable television, including HDTV and video-on-demand capabilities. It operates in a single national market, the Dominican Republic. Public information used for this dossier does not establish a complete list of current officers, current subscribers, present financial results, or a verified official website, so those details remain unspecified.
- 2017
Orange and Tricom are consolidated under Altice
[1]The merger is approved and finalized; the Orange and Tricom names are retired and the cellular networks are integrated under the Altice brand.
- 2013
Video-on-demand and LTE launches
[1]Tricom launches video on demand, LTE for modems and LTE for mobile phones.
- 2013
Altice acquires Orange's Dominican unit
[1]Altice acquires Orange's Dominican operation for a reported US$1.435 billion.
- 2012
Hybrid fiber-coaxial and LTE investment plans
[1]Tricom announces a hybrid fiber-coaxial buildout and plans for a 4G LTE network in the Dominican Republic.
- 2004
NYSE delisting
[1]Tricom is delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
- 1999
Reaches 300,000 customers
[1]Tricom reaches 300,000 customers and is described as a mobile communications leader serving 68% of the country's landlines.
- 1998
NYSE listing
[1]Tricom places 5,700,000 common shares on the New York Stock Exchange and becomes the first Dominican company listed on a United States stock exchange.
- 1997
Amigo prepaid wireless service launches
[1]The company launches Amigo, identified in the reference material as the country's first prepaid wireless provider.
- 1995
Efectiva prepaid card launches
[1]Tricom introduces Efectiva, described as the Dominican Republic's first long-distance prepaid card.
- 1994
Telephone exchanges are interconnected
[1]Tricom and CODETEL connect their telephone exchanges, supporting large-scale residential-line installation and subsequent expansion into paging and mobile services.
Products and positioning
Integrated telecommunications and pay-television operator
telecommunications
Mobile telecommunications services
Mobile voice and related wireless communications services for consumers and businesses in the Dominican Republic. The mobile business includes the historical Tricom and Orange network bases, which were integrated during the transition to the Altice brand. The reference material also records Tricom's introduction of prepaid wireless service and later deployment of LTE for mobile phones.
fixed telecommunications
Fixed-line voice services
Residential and business fixed-line telephone services developed from Tricom's nationwide communications operation. The company interconnected its exchanges with CODETEL in 1994, enabling broad residential-line installation, and later used digital telephone technology to accelerate line deployment. Current plan names and technical specifications are not established by the cited material.
internet access
Broadband internet access
Internet access for residential and other customers delivered through the operator's fixed telecommunications infrastructure. The cited reference describes residential bandwidth of up to 300 Mbit/s, although no date or current product catalogue is supplied. The service forms part of Altice Dominicana's integrated communications portfolio.
pay television
Cable and HDTV television
Subscription television delivered through the company's cable network, including a major high-definition television service. This activity operated historically under the Telecable Nacional and Tricom names before the transition to Altice branding. Specific channel packages, pricing and current platform details are not specified in the available reference.
digital television · 2013
Video-on-demand
A video-on-demand service launched by Tricom in March 2013, extending its cable television offering with on-demand audiovisual access. The launch made Tricom the second Dominican provider identified in the reference material to introduce such a service. Current availability and product naming are not documented here.
prepaid telecommunications · 1995
Efectiva
A long-distance prepaid card introduced by Tricom in 1995. It is described in the historical reference as the first long-distance prepaid card made available in the Dominican Republic. The service is a historical product and its current status is not documented.
prepaid mobile telecommunications · 1997
Amigo
A prepaid wireless offering launched by Tricom in 1997 and described as the first prepaid wireless provider in the Dominican Republic. It represents an early consumer-focused mobile product in the company's development. The reference material does not establish whether the Amigo name remains in use.
Brand decisions
2017
Consolidation of Orange and Tricom operationsM&ABackground
Following Altice's acquisition of Orange's Dominican unit, the group pursued the integration of Orange and Tricom's local operations and networks.
Action taken
The merger was approved and finalized on November 21, 2017. Orange and Tricom were retired as commercial brands, and their cellular networks were integrated under Altice.
Aftermath
The Dominican business began using Altice as its principal service brand and operated as a consolidated telecommunications provider.
2013
Launch of video-on-demand serviceProduct launchBackground
Tricom was expanding beyond traditional cable television into interactive and on-demand video services.
Action taken
The company launched a video-on-demand service in March 2013.
Aftermath
The launch broadened the operator's television proposition and positioned it among the Dominican providers offering on-demand video.
2013
Acquisition of Orange's Dominican operationM&ABackground
Altice was expanding its telecommunications presence in the Caribbean and sought to combine Orange's Dominican assets with its existing Tricom-related business.
Action taken
Altice acquired Orange's Dominican unit for a reported US$1.435 billion.
Aftermath
The acquisition led to a later merger of the Orange and Tricom operations and the eventual retirement of both legacy brands.
Reported acquisition price. US$1.435 billion (2013 transaction announcement)
2012
Hybrid fiber-coaxial network expansionStrategyBackground
Tricom sought to expand and modernize its fixed network across major cities and resort areas in the Dominican Republic.
Action taken
The company announced a hybrid fiber-coaxial buildout covering locations including Santo Domingo, Santiago, La Romana, La Vega and several other cities and resort areas.
Aftermath
The announcement formed part of Tricom's broader fixed-network and broadband development before its later consolidation under Altice.
2012
Decision to deploy 4G LTEGeneration changeBackground
The Dominican telecommunications market was moving toward higher-speed mobile connectivity and Tricom announced an LTE investment program.
Action taken
Tricom announced plans to build a 4G LTE network, followed by LTE launches for modems and mobile phones in 2013.
Aftermath
The company became an early LTE provider in the Dominican Republic, including an early mobile-phone LTE launch.
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