Island in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
Internet in San Andrés: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Andrés?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotels and cafés have wifi but speeds drop with rain; no established coworking.
Getting online in San Andrés
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in Centro and many hotels, usually 100–300 Mbps for about 100,000–160,000 COP a month; supply can vary around the island. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotels and cafés have wifi but speeds drop with rain; no established coworking. |
| 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 in San Andrés
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in San Andrés?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotels and cafés have wifi but speeds drop with rain; no established coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in San Andrés?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.