Compare the best eSIM plans for Colombia
Internet from the moment you land in Bogotá
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $1.29
- 3400+ plans compared
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$1.29
Cheapest plan
3400+
Colombia plans
25+
Providers available
5G/4G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Colombia
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eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
CO
1,11€
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
CO
1,35€
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
CO
1,50€
Billion Connect
1 GB
1 day
CO
1,59€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
CO
1,46€
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
CO
1,73€
eSIM for Colombia at a glance
From
€5.20
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Claro, Movistar, Tigo, WOM
Dense 4G/5G in cities, weak in Amazon and Pacific
SIM registration
Required for local SIM
Travel eSIM skips the CRC/MinTIC process
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Colombia: everything you need to know
Colombia has roughly 75% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 95% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Four carriers share the market: Claro (~50% share), Movistar (~25%), Tigo (~15%) and WOM (entered in 2021, ~10%). Commercial 5G is live in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla since 2023 (Claro and Tigo).
- ●Excellent 4G/5G in Bogotá (Zona Rosa, Chapinero, La Candelaria, Usaquén, Salitre, El Poblado), Medellín (El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, La Estrella), Cartagena (Centro, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, Manga), Cali (San Antonio, Granada, San Fernando), Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Salento (Quindío). Very good on Bogotá-Medellín, Bogotá-Cali, Cartagena-Santa Marta-Barranquilla, Coffee Triangle highways. Patchier in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Ciudad Perdida trek: signal at Mamey/Machete Pelao villages, NONE during 4 jungle days), Tatacoa (signal in village, weak in desert), Cocora (Salento OK, weak in valley), Amazon (Leticia: 4G, deep: NONE), Pacific (Chocó/Bahía Solano/Nuquí: 3G/EDGE only), Llanos (4G in towns, weak on the pampas).
- ●Average mobile speed ~25–50 Mbps download in Bogotá per Ookla (Q1 2025), peaking 300+ Mbps on 5G.
- ●Mandatory SIM registration (CRC/MinTIC law) for physical SIMs : passport required. An international travel eSIM avoids the paperwork.
- ●Great for Cabify, Uber, Didi and inDriver (Bogotá/Medellín taxis, careful in remote areas: Beat too), Google Maps, offline Maps.me (essential for Ciudad Perdida, Cocora, Tatacoa, Amazon), Booking, WhatsApp (universal), Nequi and Daviplata (mobile banking EXTREMELY widespread, accepted in 80% of shops), Mio (Cali BRT) / Transmilenio (Bogotá) / Metro (Medellín), Avianca/Latam Colombia (essential domestic flights for Cartagena, San Andrés, Leticia, Bahía Solano).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Colombia, ITU DataHub: Colombia, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, CRC (telecom regulator)
eSIM pricing in Colombia: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Colombia is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,798 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.21 €/GB
Plans compared
1,798
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
114 / 215
Colombia is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Colombia?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Colombia, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 0.64 €/GB | 1.11 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Billion Connect | 0.89 €/GB | 1.59 € | 1 d | Yes | — |
 GoMoWorld | 1.14 €/GB | 3.99 € | 7 d | Yes | — |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| AbesteSIM | 1.35 €/GB | 1.35 € | 7 d | Yes | — |
| BNESIM | 1.46 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Colombia
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/co
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Colombia?
Yes across the country except remote areas. International eSIMs connect to Claro, Movistar or Tigo on landing at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), Medellín (MDE), Cartagena (CTG), Cali (CLO) or San Andrés (ADZ).
Do I need an eSIM if I have a European plan?
Colombia is not in EU inclusive roaming. Out-of-plan data is very expensive (3–10€/MB). A travel eSIM at 5–12€ for 5 GB is much better.
How much data for 3 weeks in Colombia?
For Bogotá + Medellín + Cartagena + Tayrona + Ciudad Perdida + Salento + Cali, plan 6–15 GB : Google Maps, offline Maps.me, WhatsApp, Cabify/Uber, Nequi, Booking, cloud photos, navigation and streaming in hostels. Offline Maps.me essential.
Is there signal at Ciudad Perdida and in the Amazon?
Ciudad Perdida : NONE during the 4-5 day trek (signal at Mamey trailhead, up to Machete Pelao). Mandatory guide with radio. Amazon (Leticia) : 4G in Leticia town, NONE deep in Amacayacu jungle — guided trips with radio.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Colombia eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Colombia, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Colombia is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,798 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Colombia is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Colombia sits at position 114 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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