# Colombia eSIM — Instant Data from $7.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for Colombia (ISO CO). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $7.00 - Pricing tier: 7 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $7.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $14.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $42.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $105.00 ## Network & carriers - Claro — 4G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Bogotá — local time 2026-08-26T13:52:48-05:00, sunrise 2026-08-26T10:51:17.834Z / sunset 2026-08-26T23:04:45.907Z - Medellín — local time 2026-08-26T13:52:48-05:00, sunrise 2026-08-26T10:56:11.817Z / sunset 2026-08-26T23:11:54.942Z - Cartagena — local time 2026-08-26T13:52:48-05:00, sunrise 2026-08-26T10:52:39.907Z / sunset 2026-08-26T23:14:34.653Z - Cali — local time 2026-08-26T13:52:48-05:00, sunrise 2026-08-26T11:02:03.779Z / sunset 2026-08-26T23:13:41.460Z - San Andrés — local time 2026-08-26T13:52:48-05:00, sunrise 2026-08-26T11:15:51.454Z / sunset 2026-08-26T23:41:06.859Z ## Data situation Colombia is one of the cheapest countries in the world for mobile data — locals pay roughly $0.20 per gigabyte on average, ranking 10th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study. That affordability comes from active competition between Claro, Movistar, and Tigo across the country's major cities. Free Wi-Fi is easy to find on top of that: nearly all accommodations plus most cafés, restaurants, and malls in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena offer it at no charge, usually after asking staff for the password. Coverage and Wi-Fi reliability both thin out quickly once you leave the main cities for rural areas or smaller towns, which is where a dependable eSIM matters most for maps, translation, and staying reachable. - Local price per GB: $0.20/GB average for locals (rank 10 of 237 countries, cable.co.uk / BestBroadbandDeals Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Widely available — most hotels, hostels, cafés, restaurants, and shopping malls in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena offer complimentary Wi-Fi, though you'll typically need to ask staff for the password. - Paid Wi-Fi: Rare as a standalone product — commercial Wi-Fi in tourist areas is almost always bundled free with a stay or purchase rather than sold separately; government-sponsored public hotspots exist in some cities but are slower and less reliable. ## International airports - BOG — El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá) — https://eldorado.aero/ - MDE — José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín / Rionegro) — https://mdeairport.com/ - CTG — Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) — https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/en/ - CLO — Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (Cali) — https://www.aerocali.com.co/ - ADZ — Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (San Andrés) — https://www.aerooriente.com.co/ ### Travel advisories - UK FCDO: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Colombian law requires SIM registration by passport for prepaid lines, but the process is light for tourists: a passport alone is enough — no Colombian cédula, tax ID (NIT), local address, or bank account required. Staff at a carrier store handle the registration and insert the SIM, with the whole process budgeted at about 15 minutes. Airport kiosks are available at Bogotá's El Dorado and Medellín's José María Córdova airports, but airport SIMs typically carry a 20-30% markup over city prices, so many travelers buy in town instead. Foreign phones also need IMEI registration to keep working past about 30 days on a local network — a non-issue for most trip lengths, and one an eSIM installed before departure sidesteps entirely since it isn't tied to that in-country registration process. - KYC requirements: Passport only — no Colombian cédula, tax ID (NIT), local address, or bank account needed to register a prepaid SIM as a foreigner; staff complete the registration in-store. - Wait time: Fast — budget about 15 minutes in a carrier store for registration and SIM insertion. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 2.5/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types A, B — 110V, 60Hz - No alternative plugs will also fit in type A sockets - Type A plugs will also fit in type B sockets - Emergency numbers: police 123, ambulance 123, fire 123 - Calling code: +57 - Driving side: right - Tipping: Generally not expected — but appreciated _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Does my Jetogo eSIM work in Cartagena, Medellín, and on islands like San Andrés?** Yes. Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and San Andrés all have solid 4G coverage from Colombia's major carrier networks, so your eSIM works the same in each of these tourist hubs. **Do I need my passport or a local ID to use my Jetogo eSIM in Colombia?** No. Colombian law requires passport-based registration for SIMs bought from a local carrier in-country, but that requirement doesn't apply to an eSIM installed before you fly — it's already active when you land. **Will my phone get blocked in Colombia if I use a Jetogo eSIM instead of a local SIM?** No. Colombia's IMEI blocking rule targets phones running on a locally registered SIM past about 30 days without registration. Since a Jetogo eSIM isn't a Colombian-carrier SIM, it falls outside that in-country registration requirement. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. 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