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Internet in Medellín: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
231 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Medellín?

Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in Poblado and Laureles cafés and coworking; heavy rain occasionally cuts neighbourhood service.

Getting online in Medellín

Details
Home fibreFibre from Claro, Tigo, Movistar and EPM/UNE is widespread; 300–600 Mbps costs roughly 90,000–150,000 COP a month.
Cafés and coworkingGood wifi in Poblado and Laureles cafés and coworking; heavy rain occasionally cuts neighbourhood service.
Tourist SIMPrepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersClaro, Movistar, Tigo
Monthly data plan$40,000–80,000 ($12–24)

Coworking spaces in Medellín

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

SpaceAreaDay pass
WeWorkEl Poblado—

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Medellín?

Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in Poblado and Laureles cafés and coworking; heavy rain occasionally cuts neighbourhood service.

Which SIM card should I get in Medellín?

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 Medellín?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.