Colombia's telecommunications landscape features Claro (América Móvil), Movistar, Tigo and WOM. In major metropolitan areas including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena, 4G LTE and growing 5G networks provide stable connectivity.
Colombia enforces mandatory handset IMEI registration rules for local SIM cards to combat mobile theft. Short-term travellers using international travel eSIMs roam without registering their handset IMEI with local authorities.
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Lowest price
$3.50
$1.17/day
SimOptions1 GB for 3 days
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$8.99
$0.30/day
WiiLine3 GB for 30 days
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$3.50
$0.50/day
Airhub1 GB for 7 days
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$4.80
$4.80/day
eSIMXUnlimited for 1 day
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SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
AirhubPrices checked Source: airhubapp.com (opens in a new tab)
Virgin Connect RoamPrices checked Source: roam.virginconnect.com (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
Virgin Connect RoamPrices checked Source: roam.virginconnect.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
AirhubPrices checked Source: airhubapp.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 12, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $27.507 days (unlimited) | $48.5015 days (unlimited) | $92.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $13.503 days (unlimited) | $28.507 days (unlimited) | $51.5015 days (unlimited) | $100.5030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $5.507 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (2 GB) | $12.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $6.007 days (1 GB) | $6.007 days (1 GB) | $12.0015 days (3 GB) | $12.0030 days (1 GB) |
| Saily | $19.995 days (unlimited) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $12.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $12.003 days (unlimited) | $4.807 days (1 GB) | $57.0015 days (unlimited) | $11.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $8.9930 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $3.503 days (1 GB) | $17.507 days (5 GB) | $43.9015 days (20 GB) | $100.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (4 GB) | $4.997 days (4 GB) | $12.9930 days (15 GB) | $12.9930 days (15 GB) |
| Jetpac | $27.003 days (unlimited) | $62.007 days (unlimited) | $186.0021 days (unlimited) | $11.0030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $4.707 days (1 GB) | $4.707 days (1 GB) | $10.3015 days (3 GB) | $10.4030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $22.0015 days (5 GB) | $35.0030 days (8 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $4.707 days (1 GB) | $4.707 days (1 GB) | $10.3015 days (3 GB) | $10.4030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (2 GB) | $10.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $9.9030 days (4 GB) | $9.9030 days (4 GB) |
| Roamix | $6.457 days (1 GB) | $6.457 days (1 GB) | $13.7015 days (3 GB) | $14.0030 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $12.993 days (unlimited) | $5.997 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $8.9930 days (3 GB) |
Handset IMEI registration rules
Colombia's Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (MinTIC) and the CRC mandate that mobile handsets using local Colombian SIM cards register their IMEI within a designated window or risk network blocking. Short-term travellers using international travel eSIMs operate as roaming subscribers and are exempt from domestic IMEI registration.
Source: MinTIC — Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones
Mountain topography and departmental coverage
Colombia's Andean terrain creates distinct coverage variations across valleys and mountain passes. Claro maintains the most extensive cellular network across rural departments, coffee country (Eje Cafetero) and coastal highways. Movistar and Tigo deliver fast urban data but fade faster in isolated national parks.
Source: MinTIC — Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones
Urban safety and digital connectivity
Having continuous cellular data upon landing at El Dorado (BOG) in Bogotá or José María Córdova (MDE) in Medellín is essential for ordering verified rideshare transport and avoiding unauthorized airport street taxis.
Source: MinTIC — Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Not named |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Not named |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Not named |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | movistar, Claro |
| WiiLine | Claro Colombia, TIGO/Colombia Movil |
In our check on 26 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Colombia was SimOptions's colombia 1 gb, 3 days at $3.50. For a week or more, the cheapest was Airhub at $3.50 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $8.99 (WiiLine). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
No. Short-term visitors using travel eSIMs roam through international agreements and are not required to register their device IMEI with Colombian operators. The registration requirement applies only to phones using domestic physical Colombian SIM cards.
Claro provides the widest geographic coverage across Colombia, particularly on inter-city highways and rural departments. Movistar and Tigo offer competitive 4G and 5G performance inside major cities like Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena.
Yes. Colombia does not restrict VoIP applications. WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom voice and video calls function normally over mobile data.
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