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Dominican television has been an essential pillar in the lives of citizens, and the main television channels in the Dominican Republic reflect the evolution and diversity of this medium over the years.
Since its inception in 1952 with "La Voz Dominicana", the country has experienced a notable development in the television industry, offering a wide range of content that includes information, entertainment, and culture.
Dominican channels have known how to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing audience, integrating modern technologies and digital platforms to maintain their relevance. Below, we present a review of the main television channels in the Dominican Republic, their characteristics and contributions to the national media landscape:
Main Television Channels in the Dominican Republic
Teleantillas (Channel 2)
Founded in 1979, it offers varied programming that includes sports, series, soap operas, youth and news programs.
- Address: Autopista Duarte, Km 7 1/2, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-567-7751
- Web: teleantillas.com.do
4RD (Channel 4)
Formerly known as CERTV, this public channel focuses on the dissemination of values and educational programming.
- Address: Calle Dr. Tejada Florentino No.8, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-689-2121
- Web: certv.gob.do
Telemicro (Channel 5)
Since its founding in 1986, this channel stands out for its extensive coverage and varied programming for all audiences.
- Address: Calle Mariano Cesteros #1, Gazcue, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-689-0555
- Web: telemicro.com.do
Antena Latina (Canal 7)
Inaugurated in 1999, this channel introduced new technologies to Dominican television, with content that captured massive audiences.
- Address: Calle Hipólito Herrera Billini, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-532-0700
- Web: antena7.com.do
Color Visión (Channel 9)
This channel, owned by the Bermúdez Family, offers a continuous programming of information and entertainment.
- Address: Calle Emilio A. Morel esquina Luis Pérez, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-566-5875
- Web: colorvision.com.do
Microvisión (Canal 10) (La Vega)
Microvisión was founded on November 20, 1999, by Heriberto Medrano Basora (Cuqui) in the province of La Vega. It covers the entire Central Cibao area: La Vega, Santiago, Espaillat, Sánchez Ramírez, Duarte, and Salcedo. Today, it has ventured into the world of cable television.
Address: Avenida Imbert #6, La Vega
Phone: 809-573-3746 / 809-242-1011
Web: http://microvision.com.do/
Telesistema (Canal 11)
Since 1976, it has focused on offering diverse programming that includes children's shows, news programs, soap operas, and movies.
- Address: Av. 27 de Febrero No.52, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-563-6661
- Web: telesistema11.com.do
Telenord (Canal 12) - San Francisco de Macorís
It began operations in September 1994, offering varied programming with interviews, analysis, and entertainment. Its focus is to provide a high-quality telecommunications system for the northeast of the country.
- Address: San Francisco de Macorís
- Phone: 809-588-6233, ext. 205
- Web: telenord.com
Telecentro (Canal 13)
Founded on August 20, 1972, as Tele Inde, it is currently part of the Telemicro Media Group. It offers diverse programming with rebroadcasts from other channels.
- Address: Calle Mariano Cestero esquina Enrique Henriquez, Santo Domingo, R.D.
- Phones: 809-689-0555 / 829-254-2238
- Web: telecentro.com.do
Digital 15 (Channel 15)
This channel began its operations on July 15, 1998 with an initial focus on soap operas and movies, evolving to include live shows and television series.
- Address: Calle Mariano Cesteros #1 esquina Enrique Henriquez, Gazcue, Santo Domingo D.N.
- Phone: 809-689-0555
Cinevisión (Canal 19)
An independent UHF channel that combines news and opinion in its programming.
- Address: Avenida Simón Bolívar #217, Plaza Juan Dauhajre, Santo Domingo, R.D.
- Phone: 809-616-2463
- Web: canal19.do
Telefuturo (Canal 23)
Specializing in information and opinion, it offers a varied schedule that includes children's, sports, cultural, and musical programs.
- Address: Avenida 27 de Febrero #371, almost corner of Doctor Defilló, Ensanche Quisqueya, Santo Domingo, D.N.
- Phone: 809-472-2266
- Web: telefuturo.com.do
Teleuniverso (Canal 29) - Santiago
Since its founding, this channel focuses on educating, entertaining, and informing the public of Santiago and its surroundings. It offers 47 weekly programs with 19 hours of daily programming.
- Address: Santiago
- Phone: 809-241-0066
- Web: teleuniversotv.com
Supercanal (Channel 33)
Founded in the year 2000, Supercanal offers programming that combines current news, entertainment, and variety. It is recognized for its quality content and national reach.
- Address: Avenida Luperón No.46, Santo Domingo, R.D.
- Phone: 809-531-3333
- Web: supercanal.com
CDN (Channel 37)
Launched in 1996, this channel is known for its news coverage, sports programs, and special broadcasts.
- Address: Avenida Dr. Fernando Arturo Defilló No.4, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-683-8100
- Web: cdn.com.do
Televida (Channel 41)
Founded by the Catholic Church in 1995, this channel promotes family and educational values through enriching programming.
- Address: Expreso V Centenario #1, Santo Domingo.
- Phone: 809-685-4100
- Web: televida.org.do
Amé 47 (Canal 47)
Part of the López Comunicaciones Group, Amé 47 has maintained a youthful identity since its founding in 1995. In 2013, after an alliance with CBS, the channel was digitized to improve its transmission and programming.
- Address: 1015 Abraham Lincoln Street, Óptica López building, 2nd level, Piantini, Santo Domingo, D.N.
- Phone: 809-549-4747
