SoloSquareGuides Meet people in PereiraMeet people

City in Risaralda, Colombia

Internet in Pereira: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
231 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Pereira?

Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is generally good in Pinares and Circunvalar; few real coworking spaces exist.

Getting online in Pereira

Details
Home fibreFibre from Claro, Movistar and Tigo in most apartments; 300–600 Mbps for roughly 80,000–140,000 COP a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and mall wifi is generally good in Pinares and Circunvalar; few real coworking spaces exist.
OutagesOccasional outages in heavy rain
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 in Pereira

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Pereira?

Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is generally good in Pinares and Circunvalar; few real coworking spaces exist.

Which SIM card should I get in Pereira?

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.

More about Pereira

Going to Pereira solo?

SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Pereira meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.

See plans in Pereira

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 Spotted something out of date?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.