City in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Internet in Cali: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cali?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Granada and San Antonio have reliable wifi; few dedicated coworking spaces.
Getting online in Cali
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Claro, Movistar and Tigo in most buildings; 200–500 Mbps for about 80,000–130,000 COP a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Granada and San Antonio have reliable wifi; few dedicated coworking spaces. |
| 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) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cali?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Granada and San Antonio have reliable wifi; few dedicated coworking spaces.
Which SIM card should I get in Cali?
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.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.