Capital city in Bogotá Capital District, Colombia
Internet in Bogotá: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bogotá?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Chapinero, Usaquén and Chicó have good wifi; coworking spaces offer dual lines and reliable fibre.
Getting online in Bogotá
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre widely available from Claro, Movistar and Tigo; 300–900 Mbps costs roughly 90,000–170,000 COP a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Chapinero, Usaquén and Chicó have good wifi; coworking spaces offer dual lines and reliable fibre. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $40,000–80,000 ($12–24) |
Coworking spaces in Bogotá
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Chapinero, Parque 93 and Usaquén | — |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Bogotá?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Chapinero, Usaquén and Chicó have good wifi; coworking spaces offer dual lines and reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Bogotá?
Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage.
Can I use an eSIM in Colombia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Bogotá?
Yes: WeWork.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.