Internet access in Colombia
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Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or would be easier to buy 'pay and go' SIM card ? I am not going to use it for any social network or anything like that (except of SE Travel :) ). Google maps, general googling and highly possible online banking (from time to time) would be mostly used.
internet wifi colombia
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
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Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or would be easier to buy 'pay and go' SIM card ? I am not going to use it for any social network or anything like that (except of SE Travel :) ). Google maps, general googling and highly possible online banking (from time to time) would be mostly used.
internet wifi colombia
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
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asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
user3328469user3328469
1851210
What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
1
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20
add a comment |
Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or would be easier to buy 'pay and go' SIM card ? I am not going to use it for any social network or anything like that (except of SE Travel :) ). Google maps, general googling and highly possible online banking (from time to time) would be mostly used.
internet wifi colombia
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
13.8k742107
asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
user3328469user3328469
1851210
Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or would be easier to buy 'pay and go' SIM card ? I am not going to use it for any social network or anything like that (except of SE Travel :) ). Google maps, general googling and highly possible online banking (from time to time) would be mostly used.
internet wifi colombia
internet wifi colombia
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
13.8k742107
asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
user3328469user3328469
1851210
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
13.8k742107
asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
user3328469user3328469
1851210
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
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edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
13.8k742107
edited Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
blackbird
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asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
user3328469user3328469
1851210
asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
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1851210
asked Feb 17 '16 at 16:38
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1851210
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What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
1
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20
add a comment |
What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
1
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20
What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
1
1
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20
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In the big cities, there is a sufficient number of trendy cafes and restaurants, not just aimed at tourists, that offer free wifi. But, most 'regular' joints, targeting Colombians, won't have wifi.
So, if you only occasionally need to be online, you're probably good to go. If you need to be able to go online when you want to, you should look into a local sim.
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
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I can now share my experience... There was no need to buy any local SIM cards as WiFi is almost everywhere: hotels, hostels, B&Bs, restaurants and buses (long distance ones). Just to remind you, be sure your mobile is fully charged and definitely have power bank handy (especially on the bus).
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
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answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
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Just buy a colombian prepaid simcard. Major carriers (Claro, Movistar or Tigo). I have used Movistar and Tigo, and I could recommend movistar. It has LTE, and the coverage and signal strength are good.
Movistar offers 7 (US $4.50) and 30 days plans (US $ 13), so is the cheaper and most convenient option here.
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
add a comment |
In the major cities, Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena etc you will find lots of free hotspot places like restaurants, pubs and bars. Even if you don't see hotspot advertised then feel free to ask the waiter for the logon details. Unlike in other countries most hotspots don't require any online registration, simply select the network and add the password for immediate unlimited access. If you are planning to travel about or want internet access in the street then a prepaid sim is your best bet, these are not locked so should be available to use on any cell phone. Again rural areas might suffer from weak mobile signal and hence poor internet but in most towns and cities you will get good coverage. I would recommend Claro and Movistar as the best providers.
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
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In the big cities, there is a sufficient number of trendy cafes and restaurants, not just aimed at tourists, that offer free wifi. But, most 'regular' joints, targeting Colombians, won't have wifi.
So, if you only occasionally need to be online, you're probably good to go. If you need to be able to go online when you want to, you should look into a local sim.
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
19.6k5078
add a comment |
In the big cities, there is a sufficient number of trendy cafes and restaurants, not just aimed at tourists, that offer free wifi. But, most 'regular' joints, targeting Colombians, won't have wifi.
So, if you only occasionally need to be online, you're probably good to go. If you need to be able to go online when you want to, you should look into a local sim.
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
19.6k5078
add a comment |
In the big cities, there is a sufficient number of trendy cafes and restaurants, not just aimed at tourists, that offer free wifi. But, most 'regular' joints, targeting Colombians, won't have wifi.
So, if you only occasionally need to be online, you're probably good to go. If you need to be able to go online when you want to, you should look into a local sim.
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
19.6k5078
In the big cities, there is a sufficient number of trendy cafes and restaurants, not just aimed at tourists, that offer free wifi. But, most 'regular' joints, targeting Colombians, won't have wifi.
So, if you only occasionally need to be online, you're probably good to go. If you need to be able to go online when you want to, you should look into a local sim.
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
19.6k5078
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
19.6k5078
answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
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answered Feb 18 '16 at 9:15
MastaBabaMastaBaba
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I can now share my experience... There was no need to buy any local SIM cards as WiFi is almost everywhere: hotels, hostels, B&Bs, restaurants and buses (long distance ones). Just to remind you, be sure your mobile is fully charged and definitely have power bank handy (especially on the bus).
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
add a comment |
I can now share my experience... There was no need to buy any local SIM cards as WiFi is almost everywhere: hotels, hostels, B&Bs, restaurants and buses (long distance ones). Just to remind you, be sure your mobile is fully charged and definitely have power bank handy (especially on the bus).
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
add a comment |
I can now share my experience... There was no need to buy any local SIM cards as WiFi is almost everywhere: hotels, hostels, B&Bs, restaurants and buses (long distance ones). Just to remind you, be sure your mobile is fully charged and definitely have power bank handy (especially on the bus).
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
I can now share my experience... There was no need to buy any local SIM cards as WiFi is almost everywhere: hotels, hostels, B&Bs, restaurants and buses (long distance ones). Just to remind you, be sure your mobile is fully charged and definitely have power bank handy (especially on the bus).
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:46
pnuts
27.1k368166
27.1k368166
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
user3328469user3328469
1851210
answered May 4 '16 at 14:05
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1851210
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Just buy a colombian prepaid simcard. Major carriers (Claro, Movistar or Tigo). I have used Movistar and Tigo, and I could recommend movistar. It has LTE, and the coverage and signal strength are good.
Movistar offers 7 (US $4.50) and 30 days plans (US $ 13), so is the cheaper and most convenient option here.
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
add a comment |
Just buy a colombian prepaid simcard. Major carriers (Claro, Movistar or Tigo). I have used Movistar and Tigo, and I could recommend movistar. It has LTE, and the coverage and signal strength are good.
Movistar offers 7 (US $4.50) and 30 days plans (US $ 13), so is the cheaper and most convenient option here.
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
add a comment |
Just buy a colombian prepaid simcard. Major carriers (Claro, Movistar or Tigo). I have used Movistar and Tigo, and I could recommend movistar. It has LTE, and the coverage and signal strength are good.
Movistar offers 7 (US $4.50) and 30 days plans (US $ 13), so is the cheaper and most convenient option here.
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
Just buy a colombian prepaid simcard. Major carriers (Claro, Movistar or Tigo). I have used Movistar and Tigo, and I could recommend movistar. It has LTE, and the coverage and signal strength are good.
Movistar offers 7 (US $4.50) and 30 days plans (US $ 13), so is the cheaper and most convenient option here.
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
answered Mar 15 '16 at 5:09
IAmJulianAcostaIAmJulianAcosta
7991920
7991920
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
add a comment |
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
thanks for your answer, internet access it is going to be more important than I thought.
– user3328469
Mar 15 '16 at 8:38
add a comment |
In the major cities, Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena etc you will find lots of free hotspot places like restaurants, pubs and bars. Even if you don't see hotspot advertised then feel free to ask the waiter for the logon details. Unlike in other countries most hotspots don't require any online registration, simply select the network and add the password for immediate unlimited access. If you are planning to travel about or want internet access in the street then a prepaid sim is your best bet, these are not locked so should be available to use on any cell phone. Again rural areas might suffer from weak mobile signal and hence poor internet but in most towns and cities you will get good coverage. I would recommend Claro and Movistar as the best providers.
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
add a comment |
In the major cities, Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena etc you will find lots of free hotspot places like restaurants, pubs and bars. Even if you don't see hotspot advertised then feel free to ask the waiter for the logon details. Unlike in other countries most hotspots don't require any online registration, simply select the network and add the password for immediate unlimited access. If you are planning to travel about or want internet access in the street then a prepaid sim is your best bet, these are not locked so should be available to use on any cell phone. Again rural areas might suffer from weak mobile signal and hence poor internet but in most towns and cities you will get good coverage. I would recommend Claro and Movistar as the best providers.
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
add a comment |
In the major cities, Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena etc you will find lots of free hotspot places like restaurants, pubs and bars. Even if you don't see hotspot advertised then feel free to ask the waiter for the logon details. Unlike in other countries most hotspots don't require any online registration, simply select the network and add the password for immediate unlimited access. If you are planning to travel about or want internet access in the street then a prepaid sim is your best bet, these are not locked so should be available to use on any cell phone. Again rural areas might suffer from weak mobile signal and hence poor internet but in most towns and cities you will get good coverage. I would recommend Claro and Movistar as the best providers.
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
In the major cities, Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena etc you will find lots of free hotspot places like restaurants, pubs and bars. Even if you don't see hotspot advertised then feel free to ask the waiter for the logon details. Unlike in other countries most hotspots don't require any online registration, simply select the network and add the password for immediate unlimited access. If you are planning to travel about or want internet access in the street then a prepaid sim is your best bet, these are not locked so should be available to use on any cell phone. Again rural areas might suffer from weak mobile signal and hence poor internet but in most towns and cities you will get good coverage. I would recommend Claro and Movistar as the best providers.
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
answered Aug 22 '17 at 21:28
Benjamin AptsColombiaBenjamin AptsColombia
311
311
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What do you mean by hotspot, a free public wifi ? or internet cafe ?
– blackbird
Feb 17 '16 at 16:56
I was rather thinking about free public access. I is it something I can rely on? How often will I see 'Free WiFi' sign in Colombian cities?
– user3328469
Feb 18 '16 at 8:57
1
I would recommend getting a VPN service if you are going to rely on public/free wifi a lot especially if you plan to do online banking.
– Nomad Guy
Mar 20 '16 at 20:20