Colombia

Yes, as long as you have an eSIM-capable iPhone that is carrier-unlocked. That covers the iPhone XS, XR and every model since, including the SE (2020) and newer. After buying, you scan the QR code we email you to add the Colombia eSIM as a second line, then keep your usual SIM in place for calls and texts. Because it is a data-only travel eSIM, you get mobile internet in Colombia without swapping your physical SIM or paying roaming fees. If you are unsure whether your iPhone is unlocked, your carrier can confirm in a minute, and our 24/7 support team is happy to check compatibility before you travel.

It does, provided the handset is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. That includes the Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, the Z Fold and Z Flip range, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Android models from other brands. You install the Colombia eSIM by scanning the QR code we send by email, then set it as your data line while your normal SIM keeps your number for calls. The setup gives you prepaid data and mobile internet across Colombia with no roaming charges. Older or network-locked phones may not support eSIM, so if you are not certain, contact our 24/7 team and we will confirm your model works before you leave home.

Your Colombia eSIM connects to the Movistar network, one of the country's established mobile operators. This gives you reliable, fast prepaid data across major destinations including Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, so you can map routes, message and browse the moment you land. As a data-only travel eSIM it carries your mobile internet, while WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps handle calls and texts over that connection. You do not choose or configure the network manually; the eSIM registers automatically on Movistar when you first arrive and switch it on. The result is dependable coverage in the places most visitors spend their time, with no roaming fees and a single upfront plan.

Coverage on the Movistar network is strongest in and around Colombia's big hubs like Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, where you can expect fast, steady data. It also reaches many smaller towns, coffee-region spots near Salento, and popular routes along the Caribbean coast toward Santa Marta and Tayrona. As with any mobile internet, signal can thin out in remote Andean valleys, deep jungle and parts of the Amazon, so treat connectivity there as a bonus rather than a guarantee. For trips into truly off-grid corners of Colombia, download offline maps before you go. Our 24/7 support can advise on what to expect for your specific itinerary so your travel eSIM keeps you connected where it matters.

Setup takes just a few minutes. After purchase we email you a QR code; on your phone, open the eSIM or mobile data settings, choose to add a plan, and scan that code to install the Colombia eSIM. Installing does not start the clock. Your validity and data only begin when you first connect to the Movistar network in Colombia, so nothing is wasted beforehand. Once you land, switch on the eSIM line, enable data roaming for that line only, and you are online. Keep your normal SIM as the primary line for your usual number. The whole process is self-service, and if anything looks unfamiliar our 24/7 team can walk you through it step by step.

Yes, and we recommend it. You can scan the QR code and install your Colombia eSIM at home on stable Wi-Fi, well before your flight. Installing it early does not use up any data or validity. The plan only starts counting once the eSIM first connects to the Movistar network after you arrive in Colombia. That means you step off the plane at Bogota's El Dorado or Cartagena's Rafael Nunez airport, turn the eSIM line on, and have mobile internet straight away, with no hunting for a tourist SIM kiosk. Setting it up in advance also gives you time to contact our 24/7 support if you have any questions, so you land fully prepared and connected.

For most travellers, yes. A Colombia travel eSIM gives you a flat, prepaid rate that you know upfront, so there are no surprise roaming charges or per-megabyte fees when you get home. Traditional roaming from your home carrier can cost many times more for the same usage, and it is hard to predict. With our eSIM you simply pick a data plan, pay once, and use it across Colombia. If you run low, you add another plan or top up rather than overpaying for a big bundle in advance. You keep your normal number on your main SIM for anything essential, and let the eSIM carry your data. It is a clear, budget-friendly alternative to roaming or a local tourist SIM.

It depends on how you travel. For a week of light use in Colombia, mostly maps, messaging and occasional browsing around Bogota or Cartagena, a smaller eSIM plan is usually enough. If you stream music, upload photos and videos from Medellin's nightlife or share lots of stories, plan for more generous data. As a rough guide, heavy social media and video use can run a few gigabytes per day, while careful users on hotel Wi-Fi in the evenings get by on much less. The good news is you are not locked in. Start with a plan that fits your trip, and if you run low you simply top up with another, so you only pay for the mobile internet you actually use.

Yes to both. Your Colombia eSIM is data-only, and WhatsApp runs entirely over that data connection, so you can message and make voice or video calls as normal throughout your trip. The same applies to FaceTime, iMessage and other VoIP apps. Meanwhile your usual phone number stays active on your primary SIM, since the eSIM sits alongside it as a second line on your dual-SIM phone. The trick is to turn off data roaming on your home line so it does not rack up charges, and let the eSIM handle all your mobile internet. That way friends and family still reach you on WhatsApp, you keep your number for anything important, and you avoid roaming fees in Colombia.

Yes, personal hotspot and tethering are supported on your Colombia eSIM. You can share your connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion's phone, which is handy for working from a cafe in Medellin or getting everyone online from one plan in a Cartagena apartment. Just remember that anything you tether draws from the same data allowance, so hotspot use, especially video calls or large downloads, can use it up faster than browsing alone. Switch the hotspot off when you do not need it to make your prepaid data last. If you do run low, you can top up with another plan at any time, keeping your group connected without resorting to expensive roaming.

The best travel eSIM for Colombia is one that runs on a strong local network, installs in minutes and saves you from roaming fees, which is exactly what this plan offers. It connects to the Movistar network for fast, reliable prepaid data across Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena and many points between, so you are online from the moment you arrive. You install it by scanning a QR code before you fly, keep your normal number on your main SIM, and use WhatsApp and FaceTime over the data connection. Hotspot sharing is included, the rate is flat and known upfront, and you can top up if you need more. With 24/7 support behind it, it is a simple, dependable alternative to a tourist SIM.