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Colombia eSIM
A 5 GB Colombia eSIM costs £16.99 for 30 days on Claro and movistar with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.
In Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena, WhatsApp handles the messages and Uber, inDrive or DiDi handles the rides. Your eSIM runs on Claro or movistar, so those apps and your maps stay close at hand all trip long.
- 5G and 4G
- 2 networks: Claro, movistar
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Colombia eSIM in two questions
Which Colombia eSIM plan do I need?
From Bogotá to Cali, your route and trip length decide which plan fits.
- A three-day city break in Bogotá: 1 GB a day for 3 days fits standard use, with maps, social media and some music.
- A fortnight touring Colombia: 10 GB for 30 days fits standard use, whether you go from Medellín to Cartagena or on to Cali.
- A month-long stay in Medellín: 20 GB for 30 days fits standard use across the full month, so you can settle in properly.
- A week in Colombia and a neighbour: for standard use, 5 GB for 30 days suits Colombia, and the South America bundle covers 20 countries if you cross a border.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest one lasts 30 days.
All 36 Colombia eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 500 MB · 7 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £3.66 / €4.33 / $4.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $14.99 | £3.66 / €4.33 / $5.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £16.99 / €20.99 / $21.99 | £3.40 / €4.20 / $4.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £3.10 / €3.70 / $4.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £57.99 / €69.99 / $75.99 | £2.90 / €3.50 / $3.80 | Choose |
| Per day | 1 day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £13.49 / €15.99 / $17.49 | £13.49 / €15.99 / $17.49 | £13.49 / €15.99 / $17.49 | £19.99 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £38.99 / €46.49 / $50.49 |
| 1 GB a day | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £20.49 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £40.99 / €48.99 / $52.99 |
| 2 GB a day | £5.99 / €7.99 / $7.99 | £17.99 / €21.99 / $22.99 | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.49 | £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49 |
| 3 GB a day | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.49 | £114.49 / €136.99 / $148.49 |
Networks your Colombia eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Colombia.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Claro, movistar | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Belgium, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Colombia and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Colombia?
Your eSIM joins Claro or movistar in Colombia, and it can use 5G as well as 4G. Your phone picks between them by itself, so there is no network to choose. Cities and main roads are well covered, but signal can be patchy in the mountains, jungle and remote areas.
Your data reaches the internet through Belgium, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more on the IP address help page. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance is used.
How much data do you need in Colombia?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £17.99 / €21.99 / $22.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £16.99 / €20.99 / $21.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £20.49 / €24.99 / $26.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £40.99 / €48.99 / $52.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49
How to set up your Colombia eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Claro and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Colombia: data tips
- Arriving: Land at El Dorado in Bogotá, José María Córdova in Medellín or Rafael Núñez in Cartagena, then switch your eSIM on. Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line so your maps and messages can run.
- Getting around: Set up Uber, inDrive and DiDi before you leave home, then book rides in Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Santa Marta and Cali.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp and your home number working with your eSIM.
- Networks: Your eSIM connects to Claro or movistar, on 5G or 4G. Most plans can be topped up if you need more data.
- Data: Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB a week. Heavy use with streaming and hotspot is about 12.6 GB a week.
Colombia eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Colombia?
Colombia eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £16.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Colombia eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Claro and movistar in Colombia, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Colombia eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Colombia, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Colombia eSIM?
Yes. Most Colombia plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Colombia plans route your data through Belgium, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Colombia are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Colombia?
Yes, Colombia has 5G as well as 4G, so a 5G phone can use it wherever the network offers it. Where 5G isn't available, your phone uses 4G, which still handles maps, messages and photos.
Does Uber work with an eSIM in Bogotá?
Yes. Uber, inDrive and DiDi are the ride apps to have ready. Turn on your eSIM's data when you land at El Dorado, Bogotá (BOG), and you can order a ride to your hotel.
Can I use WhatsApp in Colombia?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to set up for Colombia, and your eSIM's data carries your messages and photos as you go about your day. Keep data switched on, and you can message friends back home without a second thought.
Which eSIM covers Colombia and the Caribbean?
The Caribbean eSIM covers 25 countries, and Colombia is one of them, so one eSIM can cover your Caribbean trip too. If you're mostly in South America, the South America eSIM covers 20 countries, Colombia included.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot in Colombia on an eSIM?
Yes, you can share your eSIM's data with a hotspot. Heavy days with streaming and hotspot use add up quickly, so keep an eye on your allowance when you share.
Ready for Colombia?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.