DriftAmericas Reference

Colombia
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Colombia, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for Colombia shown on this page use Movistar, Tigo, Claro and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorMovistar
Local SIM$8-20
Operators in our plans3

Claro by far the widest network with the best national reach.

47 MSI76 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Colombia, by underlying operator.

Movistar: 46% (33 plans) Tigo: 36% (26 plans) Claro: 18% (13 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • Movistar46%
  • Tigo36%
  • Claro18%

Network at a glance

Movistar is the network most travellers lean on in Colombia. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 47, placing it on the slower side regionally. Median data price has eased from $4.29 per GB in June 2026 to $3.66 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Colombia, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Movistar#3
Owner
Telefónica
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2024
Plans we carry
33
Tigo#2
Owner
Millicom
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2024
Plans we carry
26
Claro#1
Owner
América Móvil
Network
4G
5G
5G since 2021
Plans we carry
13

Common questions

Which operator is best in Colombia?

Movistar offers the widest reach for most travellers. Claro by far the widest network with the best national reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Colombia have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Colombia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8-20. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Colombia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Colombia. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Colombia run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.