Scam alert! Do not use Global eSIM.

My girlfriend and I went to Colombia and we chose Global eSIM. Don’t do that, whatever the price. In Bogota, the biggest city in the country, it wasn’t working 95% of the time. We tried to get explanations from them, but they just don’t care. Worst company ever.

Feb 27, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Stéphanie used in Colombia

Cartagena works okay, Medellin works very well, but do not buy for Bogota… Customer service is a big mess!!! 6-7 emails just to get useless nonsense that’s already in the help center, and I have to repeat everything and confirm tons of times… In short, 5 days without service in the largest capital city of Colombia — a real joke!!! Definitely don’t buy!!! Now I’m trying to get a refund… already at 5 emails… A scam!

Feb 23, 2025

Airhub

Mused in Colombia

Bought the 7GB eSIM. Really slow and unstable with frequent connection drops. Would not recommend.

Feb 10, 2025

Airalo

Nussyused in Colombia

Great experience, truly local. Downloaded and was online once I landed. I was in Bogota, Suesca, Cartagena. Always good speed and local number. Thanks!

Jan 25, 2025

Airhub

Vused in Colombia

Bought 2x 7GB eSIMs. It worked on Claro but paid for 7GB and they both stopped working at 5 GB.

Support quickly reactivated one but not the other.

eSIMdb coupon did not work. It looked like it applied but when I paid with Visa card it was the full amount.

Also eSIM provider is Plus in Poland so internet is in Polish and you get annoying EU pop ups on Google and every site.

Local Claro SIM is much cheaper, faster, and no hassles.

Jan 4, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Valdson juniorused in Colombia

I’m facing a very bad experience with GlobaleSIM in Colombia ! Since I was in Bogota, I had a terrible connection and the data wasn’t working… I’m in Cartagena and the speed is very slow, only 3G connection and just for a couple minutes because the connection breaks every time, and took 5 minutes or more to get back connected

I get in contact with the support, I did what they said but at the end, they said that they can do nothing to improve the connection.

Nov 15, 2024

Jetpac

Mused in Colombia

Wonderful quick and easy just make sure you activate when you land.

Aug 6, 2024

GlobaleSIM

Mused in Colombia

Not working and also customer response is very slow. If you need it to work quickly choose another service.

Aug 6, 2024

Maya Mobile

Suriused in Colombia

Bad! I added extra data to my sim. Did not receive it. When I asked for help I got a chat bot telling me that they will email me whitin 2-3 hours!

May 8, 2023

eSIM2Fly

acmused in Colombia

After paying 36€, this esim is not working, technical/customer support does not reply after 24h, they did not provide any phone number for sms/calls & they spam sms messages in thai language…

Dec 25, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Colombia?

Colombia offers several mobile network options for travelers utilizing eSIM technology. The major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) include:

Claro, a leading telecommunications provider offering extensive nationwide coverage.
Movistar, known for its 4G and 5G network infrastructure and digital services.
WOM, a relatively newer operator focused on providing competitive data plans and coverage.
Avantel, a provider specializing in corporate and individual mobile solutions.
ETB, a telecommunications company offering a range of services including mobile connectivity.

In addition to these major carriers, several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operate in Colombia, such as Virgin Mobile and Oui Mobile. However, the majority of travel eSIMs are typically powered by the infrastructure of these larger MNO networks to ensure reliable service throughout the country.

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Colombia, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Currently, there are over 80 travel eSIM brands offering service in Colombia, with a selection of over 1700 prepaid data plans available. This represents a wide variety of options, making it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: April 23, 2025