PikoeSIM
Excellent
Colombia eSIM
Plans from€0.27
100 MB 7 days
Cartagena, Colombia
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Colombia only. The plan does not cover neighbouring countries, and reception depends on the listed local network. |
| Local networks | Movistar Colombia |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | The catalog's data plans run 100 MB to 20 GB of fixed total data across 7-, 15- and 30-day options. There is no daily reset; the allowance is for the whole validity period. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only, with no local phone number and no standard calls or SMS. WhatsApp, messaging and internet-calling apps run over your data allowance. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need an eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone. Check the exact model and regional variant before you buy. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Colombia.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Colombia
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Colombia
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.27 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Colombia data plan should I choose?
The best fit depends on trip length and usage. Staying 2 weeks, or 14 days, points to the 15-day plan, while a full month needs 30 days. The 100 MB and 500 MB plans cover only brief arrival tasks, so most tourists and people visiting family choose 1 GB to 5 GB for maps and messaging. A 3 GB plan costs €4.99 for 7 days or €5.36 for 15 or 30 days, and 10 GB for 30 days costs €17.42 when tethering or streaming video. On a short holiday or vacation, the smaller options work only if your maps are already downloaded.
Which network does this eSIM run on?
The plan runs on Movistar Colombia, the only listed network. It supports 4G and 5G where the network offers them, but your device and location decide the actual speed. No provider can promise best coverage everywhere, and a larger allowance does not improve reception.
Will the smallest allowances cover my trip?
The 100 MB and 500 MB options are small, affordable total allowances. They suit essential messages and a brief arrival connection when maps and bookings are already downloaded. Skip video, automatic photo backups and app updates on these plans, and buy a larger allowance if you expect to browse or watch YouTube regularly.
Is my phone compatible with this eSIM?
An eSIM is a virtual SIM card stored in the phone's settings, not a physical one. Check that your exact model and regional variant support eSIM and that the phone is network unlocked. On iPhone, No SIM restrictions appears under Settings, General, About when unlocked. Use the compatibility guide to check compatible phones on Android and iOS before you buy.
When do I install and activate the eSIM?
Instant installation is not a speed guarantee, so install over reliable Wi-Fi and keep the instructions before you travel. Follow the activation steps supplied with your plan; installing is not the same as starting the validity, and the trigger depends on those instructions. On arrival, enable the travel line and set it for mobile data.
Does WhatsApp work, and can I still get bank texts?
Your existing WhatsApp account works over the eSIM internet connection. These plans include no local phone number or SMS service, so bank verification texts still depend on your regular SIM, carrier and bank. Set up important apps before you travel and check home-carrier charges if you keep that line enabled.
Can I share my data with a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Turn the phone into a data hotspot when a laptop needs the connection, but pause cloud backups and large updates first. Every connected device draws from the same fixed allowance.
Is the data daily or unlimited?
There is no 1 day plan, so even a stopover of one day must buy a plan with a validity of 7 days, the shortest option. Each plan is a fixed total allowance, not unlimited data, and it does not reset each day. It is prepaid rather than a monthly subscription, so there is no contract that rolls over, but read the purchase terms before assuming a 'no contract' search covers refunds or renewals. 30 days is not always the same as one month, and extra gigabytes do not extend a shorter validity period.
How do I stop my regular SIM from roaming?
Set the travel eSIM as the data line, turn off automatic data switching and keep data roaming off on your regular SIM. Apply any roaming setting the travel eSIM requires only to that line. Calls and texts on your home number stay under your home carrier's terms.
What should I do if there is no internet after I arrive?
Confirm you are in Colombia, the travel line is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Follow the supplied APN and roaming instructions, then toggle airplane mode briefly or restart the phone. Move somewhere with better reception if the signal is weak, and keep the profile installed while you ask for help with your device model, location and order reference ready.
Can I top up or extend this plan?
Check online the options supplied with your order to see whether you can top up or reuse the profile. Do not assume a separate purchase extends your existing validity or carries over remaining data. Read the instructions for any new plan before installing it.
How do I get help or ask for a refund?
Keep your order reference and installation details for any support request. Refund eligibility depends on the purchase conditions, activation and use, so read the applicable policy before you buy. Leave the eSIM installed while a connection issue is investigated.
Using your eSIM in Colombia
A Colombia data plan for your route
One Colombia data plan covers arrival messages in Bogotá, a city route through Medellín and bookings on the Cartagena coast. Its features are a fixed allowance, hotspot support and no local phone number. Save the essentials before moving between cities.
Check the pricing against your route. The 100 MB and 500 MB plans are the cheapest options, sized for a brief arrival or an emergency connection. A 3 GB plan costs €4.99 for 7 days or €5.36 for 15 or 30 days, so the extra spend buys validity rather than data. For 5 GB and 10 GB, the 30-day and 7-day prices are the same, so the longer plan can be the best value only if your stay actually spans those days. That does not make it the best price for everyone; video and laptop use still need a data budget, and 10 GB for 30 days costs €17.42.
Plan for the road, not just the city.
The listed network is Movistar Colombia, with 4G and 5G support where available. Signal quality and speed shift with your device and location, so prepare maps and confirmations around stronger-signal areas rather than expecting 5G everywhere.
Keep the details close.Cartagena, Colombia
El Dorado: line up your pickup details first.
At El Dorado airport, use the connection to pull up your hotel address and confirm arrival with whoever is collecting you. The airport's taxi page links to a booking service and a reservation-status tool, so check your confirmation before walking outside.
In Bogotá, save the street address for each booking, not just the venue name. A hotel, a museum and a restaurant meeting can mean separate journeys, so pin the exact entrance and allow time to locate it.
An app that sends a verification text needs the phone number already registered with that app. This data-only eSIM provides internet but not a local SMS number, so finish essential account setup before departure.
Save before you goTaxi confirmation, the hotel address and any account access required on arrival.
Plan the city journey before you board.
Medellín's metro connects with Metrocable cable-car lines. Before a trip, check which station serves your destination and where to transfer, then save the route plus the final walk. A station name alone can leave you at the wrong exit.
If you book something around Comuna 13, ask the organiser for the exact meeting point and arrival instructions. Keep the booking on your phone and message them about delays while you still have a connection.
Sightseeing with maps and messages is a lighter data load than a day of video calls or laptop work. If you share data by hotspot, pause auto-updates on the connected device; those downloads come out of the same allowance.
Save before you goTransit route, the activity meeting point and the accommodation address.
Save the old-town meeting point and your boat return.
Cartagena's walled centre and Getsemaní are best explored on foot. Pin your accommodation entrance and pick a specific café or plaza for meeting friends, then keep a saved street map for the walk back rather than trusting reception on every narrow street.
For an island outing, confirm the departure dock, check-in steps and return plan with the operator. A hotel booking and a boat booking can name different meeting places, so save both before you set off.
Use data for practical updates and a few photos, then back up the full beach album on Wi-Fi. Good reception in Cartagena does not mean continuous service offshore, so keep the boat operator's instructions readable without internet.
Save before you goHotel entrance, boat confirmation, the dock pin and return instructions.
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