I bought the 30 days plan esim for Colombia and tried to activate it upon arrival without success. I had to buy another esim from another company which worked right away and for 1 week. After several exchanges, the esim finally was activated. BUT, everytime I needed WIFI to connect to the network and get data. I told them the problem and asked for refund since I never was able to use it. They refused. So you buy an esim to get data but to get data you need wifi to connect to the network.
Worst experience with esim, especially if you need it to move around in cities like Bogota.

Jul 9, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Alexused in Colombia 🇨🇴

Unfortunately Global eSIM is not working 98% of the time. Only 3G and nothing loads.

May 25, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Philippeused in Colombia 🇨🇴

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

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

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

In Colombia, travelers have access to 120 eSIM providers and 3600 prepaid data plans, offering a wide variety of options to suit different needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Colombia?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Colombia are offered by several providers. Firsty provides a zero‑price, 1‑day unlimited option, though the service is ad‑supported and the speed is capped at 256 kbps; speed throttling is common for other unlimited options. Truely, Yesim, and Roamify all offer unlimited data plans ranging from about 1 to 30 days, with 5G coverage and the possibility of tethering, but each plan specifies that speed may be throttled during high‑traffic periods. Prices for these unlimited plans start at zero dollars for Firsty and go up to roughly $116.97 for a 30‑day plan with Yesim, putting the overall price range for unlimited Colombian eSIMs from $0 to $116.97, depending on the provider and validity period selected.

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

In Colombia, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing infrastructure for travel eSIMs are:

Claro: A subsidiary of América Móvil, Claro is the largest mobile service provider in Colombia, offering extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of services.
Movistar: Operated by Telefónica, Movistar is a major player in the Colombian telecommunications market, providing comprehensive mobile services across the country.
Tigo: Part of Millicom International Cellular, Tigo offers mobile services with a significant presence in Colombia, including voice, data, and digital solutions.
WOM: A newer entrant in the Colombian market, WOM provides mobile services and has been expanding its network infrastructure to enhance coverage.

Additionally, Colombia hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), such as Virgin Mobile and Móvil Éxito. These MVNOs offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Colombia?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capability are available for Colombia. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, LinkeSIM, and TravelKon offer plans that cover inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound or outbound SMS. Their phone numbers use foreign dialing codes: the majority of plans use +1 (the US/Canada code) and a few use +33 (the French code), so the numbers are not local Colombian (+57) numbers.

The plans vary in data allowance from 1 GB to 20 GB, in validity from 7 days to 365 days, and in price from $5.50 USD for a 1 GB 7‑day package to about $105 USD for a 20 GB 365‑day premium package. These options are suitable for travelers who need a local phone number for calls and texts while visiting Colombia, though the number will be issued under a different country code.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 27, 2026