Town in Santander, Colombia
Internet in San Gil: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Gil?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostels and cafés have wifi for messaging and light work; no real coworking.
Getting online in San Gil
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common in the centre, usually 100–300 Mbps for about 80,000–120,000 COP a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hostels and cafés have wifi for messaging and light work; no real 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 | $40,000–70,000 ($12–21) |
Coworking in San Gil
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 Gil?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostels and cafés have wifi for messaging and light work; no real coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in San Gil?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.