Colombia – known for its landscapes, large variety of birds & coffee.
The country is also infamous for being the largest producer of a certain white substance that sounds close to Coca-Cola.
Besides that, it is a popular travel destination.
The country hosts majestic rainforests, like the Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona.
Or you can explore old cities from Indigenous Tribes, like the Lost City.
Perhaps snorkeling or sunbathing at an island, such as the Rosario Islands, is something for you.
Maybe you are into the nightlife scene? If so, Bogotá has plenty of clubs for you to enjoy.
As you can see, there is plenty of things to see and do in Colombia, which you probably want to share online.
Before you do so, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.
That is why you are better off getting local prepaid SIM cards, like a Colombian one, so that you can take advantage of local rates.
Luckily for you, SIM cards and mobile data rates are low in Colombia.
You can get a Colombian SIM card for 3000 COP (0.75 USD) to 60 000 COP (15.10 USD – includes a plan) in the mobile operator stores. But SIM cards are often priced at 5000 COP – 7000 COP (1.25 USD – 1.75 USD). Only Claro sells SIM cards at Bogotá-El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Original publication: 2nd of March 2020. Last updated: 29th of February 2024.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Colombia?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Colombia, I recommend going with Claro or Tigo (Une). Claro has the best overall coverage (mostly 2G & 3G). Tigo (Une) is the best mobile operator overall with the fastest speeds, most extensive 4G/LTE coverage and availability & network performance.
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Colombia has three mobile operators and three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services that are easily accessible to travelers:
- Claro Colombia
- Movistar Colombia
- Tigo Colombia
- WOM Colombia (+Avantel)
- Móvil Éxito (Tigo Colombia MVNO)
- Virgin Mobile Colombia (Movistar Colombia MVNO)
In this guide, I will stick to the mobile operators and the most popular MVNOs, all in bold above, to limit the length of this guide (but also not to overwhelm you with all the options available).
But if you are interested in getting a SIM card from one of the unbolded MVNOs, you would have to do the research yourself for the time being. I stopped actively testing and reviewing MVNOs to spend time reviewing travel eSIMs instead, like the ones for Colombia.
Anyone 18 years or older living in or visiting Colombia can buy a Colombian SIM card with no real restrictions, but you do have to comply with the Colombian SIM card registration regulations.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Which, in this case, is only showing your passport at the point of sale.
Where Can You Buy a Colombian SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can get a Colombian SIM card in Claro, Movistar, Tigo, Avantel, WOM, Éxito (for Móvil Éxito) & Virgin Mobile stores. Some Colombian airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay the following for Colombian SIM cards:
- Claro Colombia: 5000 COP
- Movistar Colombia: 3000 COP
- Tigo Colombia: 5000 COP, 10 000 COP & 20 000 COP (with plans)
Note that Colombian SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date COP (Colombian Peso) to your currency (let's say USD – US Dollar) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between COP and USD (US Dollars):
- 100 COP = 0.025 USD
- 1000 COP = 0.25 USD
- 10 000 COP = 2.50 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Colombia
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Currently, only Movistar Colombia offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Colombia's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at a Colombian airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Colombia.
In my Colombia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Colombian SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Latin (Central- and South) America-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Colombia SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Colombia eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Colombia:
- Airalo: Hartonet (Colombia only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin (Central- and South) America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Colombia
- Holafly: Colombia & South America (14 countries in Central- and South America) – options include unlimited data
- Nomad: Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Colombia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).
Colombian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Claro Colombia, Movistar Colombia & Tigo Colombia and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that said, let's see what Colombia offers us.
Claro Colombia
Claro Colombia, just Claro, is the largest mobile operator in Colombia.
In 2013, Claro merged with Comcel. This merger made the two companies become the largest mobile operator then, which is still the same.
While the Comcel brand has not been used for almost a decade, some still somehow refer to Claro as Comcel.
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700 MHz (Band 4), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Claro Colombia
Claro has the best coverage in Colombia.
However, its 4G/LTE reception is behind Tigo Colombia's.
Many parts of the country are covered by 2G or 3G only… or not at all.
Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Claro's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Claro Colombia
You can buy a Claro SIM card for 5000 COP with 1000 COP credit in Claro stores. It is possible to get a Claro SIM card at Bogotá-El Dorado International Airport ( the Techport store) at inflated prices.
Claro
Dial *611# to access the Claro menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Claro has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Colombia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Claro.
Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Latin American countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Colombia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Hartonet (Colombia only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Colombia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Colombia & South America (14 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Colombia & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Colombia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Claro.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Colombia
Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Colombia.
The following top-ups with bonuses are available:
To top up your Claro SIM card, you would dial *106*VoucherCode# or *611# and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *106*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *611# or #724 to check your Claro balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Claro (Colombia)/My Claro (Colombia) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Colombia
Claro has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Paquetes Todo Includio/All Inclusive Packages (combo)
- Paquetes de Datos/Data Packages
- Paquetes de Apps/App Packages (data for apps)
All Claro plans can be activated by dialing *611#.
I will list all the prices in COP (Colombian Peso).
To convert COP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Paquetes Todo Includio (All Inclusive Packages) – Claro Colombia
The Paquetes Todo Includio (All Inclusive Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Paquetes Todo Includio can be activated by dialing *611#:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 COP | 50 MB | Unlimited 2 | 50 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 4000 COP | 400 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 7000 COP | 1.4 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 days |
| 8000 COP | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 11 500 COP | 3.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 11 500 COP | 10 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 21 500 COP | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 days |
| 21 500 COP | 20 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 15 days |
| 31 500 COP | 12 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 31 500 COP | 30 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 41 500 COP | 18 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 100 000 COP | 80 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 WhatsApp only
Paquetes de Datos (Data Packages) – Claro Colombia
The Paquetes de Datos (Data Packages) are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
Paquetes Todo Includio can be activated by dialing *611# and selecting option 1:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 COP | 200 MB | Unlimited 2 | 1 day |
| 2000 COP | 400 MB | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 4000 COP | 800 MB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 7000 COP | 2 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 WhatsApp only
Paquetes de Apps (App Packages) – Claro Colombia
The Paquetes de Apps (App Packages) are data plans for Instagram, Snapchat, Waze, WhatsApp & YouTube individually.
The following Paquetes de Apps (App Packages) are available:
| Price | Data | App | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 COP | Unlimited | Waze | 24 hours |
| 2500 COP | Unlimited | 24 hours | |
| 3000 COP | Unlimited | YouTube | 1 hour |
| 3000 COP | Unlimited | Waze | 7 days |
| 9000 COP | Unlimited | 15 days | |
| 15 000 COP | Unlimited | 7 days | |
| 18 000 COP | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Claro Colombia
- Name: Internet Claro
- APN: internet.comcel.com.co
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Movistar Colombia
Movistar Colombia, just Movistar, is the second-largest mobile operator in Colombia.
It purchased the state-owned Colombia Telecommunications way back in 2006.
Movistar, as a brand, is active in Central America, South America & Spain.
Movistar uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4), 1900 MHz (Band 2), 2600 MHz (Band 38)
This is what you will learn about Movistar:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Movistar SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Movistar Colombia
Movistar has decent coverage throughout Colombia.
Many parts of the country are covered by 2G or 3G only… or not at all.
Below is Movistar's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Movistar's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Movistar Colombia
You can buy a Movistar SIM card for 3000 COP in Movistar stores. Movistar does not sell SIM cards at Bogotá-El Dorado International Airport.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Movistar eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Colombia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Movistar (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Colombia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Colombia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Hartonet (Colombia only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Colombia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Colombia & South America (14 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Colombia & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Colombia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Movistar for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Colombia
Movistar top-up vouchers are sold in Movistar stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Colombia.
To top up your Movistar SIM card, you would dial *611# and follow the instructions. The same shortcode can be used to check your balance.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *106*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also top up and check your balance on the App Mi Movistar Colombia/My Movistar Colombia app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Colombia
Movistar has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- IlimiDatos/Unlimited Data (combo)
- Paquetes Todo En Uno/All In One Packages (combo)
- Libres Paquetes /Free Packages (combo)
- Navega/Browse (data)
All Movistar plans can be activated by dialing *611#.
I will list all the prices in COP (Colombian Peso).
To convert COP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
IlimiDatos (Unlimited Data) – Movistar Colombia
The IlimiDatos (Unlimited Data) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate IlimiDatos by dialing *611#:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 COP | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 30 minutes |
| 2500 COP | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 1 hour |
| 5000 COP | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 2 hour 30 minutes |
| 10 000 COP | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 23 000 COP | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
Paquetes Todo En Uno (All In One Packages) – Movistar Colombia
The Paquetes Todo En Uno (All In One Packages) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Paquetes Todo En Uno plans can be activated by dialing *611#:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 COP | 400 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 7000 COP | 2 GB | Unlimited + 800 MB Youtube | Unlimited | 10 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 8000 COP | 3 GB | Unlimited + 1.2 GB Youtube | Unlimited | 15 minutes | Unlimited | 8 days |
| 10 500 COP | 4 GB | Unlimited + 1.6 GB Youtube | Unlimited | 20 minutes | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 15 500 COP | 5 GB | Unlimited + 2 GB Youtube | Unlimited | 45 minutes | Unlimited | 15 days |
| 16 000 COP | 6 GB | Unlimited + 2.4 GB Youtube | Unlimited | 45 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 21 000 COP | 10 GB | Unlimited + 5 GB Youtube + 5 GB Instagram & TikTok | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 25 000 COP | 12 GB | Unlimited + 6 GB Youtube + 6 GB Instagram & TikTok | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 31 000 COP | 13 GB | Unlimited + 6.5 GB Youtube + 6.5 GB Instagram & TikTok | Unlimited | 250 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 41 000 COP | 19 GB | Unlimited + 9.5 GB Youtube + 9.5 GB Instagram & TikTok | Unlimited | 350 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 63 000 COP | 30 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 90 days |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Waze & WhatsApp
2 to the United States & Venezuela
The Libres Paquetes (Free Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate Libres Paquetes (Free Packages) by dialing *611#:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 990 COP | 65 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 54 990 COP | 90 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited 3 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 65 990 COP | 125 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Waze & WhatsApp
2 + 100 minutes to Venezuela
3 + 150 minutes to Venezuela
4 + 500 minutes to Venezuela
The Navega (Browse) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Navega plans can be activated by dialing *611#:
| Price | Data | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 COP | N/A | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 2000 COP | 50 MB | Unlimited | 1 days |
| 4900 COP | 1.1 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 13 900 COP | 5 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 40 000 COP | 20 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Movistar Colombia
- Name: Movistar Internet
- APN: internet.movistar.com.co
- Username: movistar
- Password: movistar
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
Tigo Colombia, just Tigo but officially Colombia Móvil and formerly Tigo Une, is the third-largest mobile operator in Colombia.
Its actual name is Colombia Móvil, but it does business as Tigo (Colombia).
In 2014, Tigo and UNE merged into one company, becoming Tigo Une.
However, the Une part has been dropped from its branding since 2019.
Tigo uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Tigo:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Tigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
Tigo has decent coverage throughout Colombia.
It is one of the mobile operators with the best 4G/LTE coverage.
However, it is still not nationwide – many parts of the country are covered by 2G or 3G only… or not at all.
Below is Tigo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Tigo's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
You can buy a Tigo SIM card for 5000 COP, 10 000 COP & 20 000 COP in Tigo stores and from select resellers (ARA & Drogas La Rebaja). Tigo does not sell SIM cards at Bogotá-El Dorado International Airport.
The following SIM cards are available:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 COP | 500 MB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 10 000 COP | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 20 000 COP | 2 GB | Unlimited | 15 days |
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Tigo Colombia has no eSIMs.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Colombia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Tigo.
Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Colombia in my Colombia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Hartonet (Colombia only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Colombia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Colombia & South America (14 countries) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Colombia & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Colombia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Tigo for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
Tigo top-up vouchers are sold in Tigo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Colombia.
With top-ups from 2000 COP, you get top-up bonuses with data, Facebook and WhatsApp data & local minutes.
The following top-up bonuses are available:
| Top-Up | Data | Facebook & WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 COP – 2999 COP | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
| 3000 COP – 4999 COP | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 5000 COP => | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
To top up your Tigo SIM card, you would dial *111# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *10# to check your Tigo balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Tigo (My Tigo) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
Tigo has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Paquetigos de Corta Duración/Short Term Packages (combo)
- Paquetigos Con Reses Sociales Ilimitadas/Packages with Unlimited Social Media (combo)
- Paquetigos Cargados de Datos/Data Loaded Packages (combo – yes, really)
- 2×1 Plans (combo)
I will list all the prices in COP (Colombian Peso).
To convert COP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Paquetigos de Corta Duración (Short Term Packages) – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
The Paquetigos de Corta Duración (Short Term Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for one or two days.
The following Paquetigos de Corta Duración are available:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 COP | 500 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 3000 COP | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 2 days |
The Paquetigos Con Reses Sociales Ilimitadas (Packages with Unlimited Social Media) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Paquetigos Con Reses Sociales Ilimitadas are available:
| Price | Data | Facebook & WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 COP | 350 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 6000 COP | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 days |
| 7000 COP | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 10 000 COP | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 20 000 COP | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 days |
| 30 000 COP | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
Paquetigos Cargados de Datos (Data Loaded Packages) – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
The Paquetigos Cargados de Datos (Data Loaded Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can choose one of the following Paquetigos Cargados de Datos:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 COP | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 10 000 COP | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 20 000 COP | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 15 days |
| 30 000 COP | 12 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
2×1 Plans – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
The 2×1 Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can choose one of the following 2×1 Plans:
| Price | Data | Facebook & WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 000 COP | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 days |
| 20 000 COP | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Tigo Colombia (Formerly Tigo Une/Colombia Móvil)
- Name: Tigo Web
- APN: web.colombiamovil.com.co
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Colombia
Getting a SIM card from Claro or Tigo would do you well when considering a Colombian SIM card.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.