{"id":44836,"date":"2024-01-05T13:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T17:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/?p=44836"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:25:09","slug":"internet-wifi-et-couverture-telephonique-en-colombie-guide-pratique-pour-les-voyageurs","status":"publish","type":"travel-guide","link":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage\/internet-wifi-et-couverture-telephonique-en-colombie-guide-pratique-pour-les-voyageurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet, Wifi and phone coverage in colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Aper\u00e7u g\u00e9n\u00e9ral de la connectivit\u00e9<\/h2>\n<h3>Zones urbaines vs. rurales<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Major Cities (Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn, Cartagena, Cali):<\/strong> In these hubs, you can expect reliable and relatively fast 4G\/LTE coverage. Wi-Fi is also widespread in hotels, cafes, and public spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smaller Towns &amp; Rural Zones:<\/strong> As you venture further afield, connectivity can become inconsistent. You may find 3G or slower speeds, and dependable Wi-Fi might be limited to your accommodation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote\/Natural Areas (e.g., Amazon, La Guajira, mountain trekking routes):<\/strong> In these beautiful, wild landscapes, you should prepare for little to no mobile signal or internet access. We encourage you to embrace these moments as a &#8220;digital detox.&#8221; It is crucial to download all necessary maps, documents, and entertainment before entering these regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>D\u00e9finir les attentes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>While Colombia&#8217;s digital infrastructure is improving rapidly, internet speeds may not always match what you are used to at home, particularly for uploading files or photos.<\/li>\n<li>Les pannes de courant peuvent survenir occasionnellement, en particulier dans les zones plus rurales, ce qui affectera naturellement la connectivit\u00e9. Un peu de patience est tr\u00e8s utile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Options du t\u00e9l\u00e9phone portable<\/h2>\n<h3>Utiliser votre op\u00e9rateur national (itin\u00e9rance internationale)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenance :<\/strong> This is the simplest option, as your phone will work with your existing number as soon as you land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co\u00fbt :<\/strong> Be aware that roaming can be very expensive. Data, call, and text charges can accumulate quickly if you do not have a specific international plan.<\/li>\n<p>    &#8211; <\/p>\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Contact your mobile carrier *before* you travel. Inquire about their international roaming packages for Colombia, understand the daily or monthly rates, and ensure your plan is enabled for international use to avoid surprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Acheter une carte SIM colombienne locale (recommand\u00e9)<\/h3>\n<p>Pour la plupart des voyageurs, c'est le moyen le plus \u00e9conomique et le plus fiable de rester connect\u00e9. Il vous fournit un num\u00e9ro local et un acc\u00e8s \u00e0 des forfaits de donn\u00e9es abordables.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong> Your phone must be &#8220;unlocked,&#8221; meaning it is not restricted to your home carrier. You can ask your provider to unlock it for you before your trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Principaux fournisseurs :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Claro:<\/strong> Generally considered to have the most extensive and reliable coverage, making it a strong choice if you plan to visit rural areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tigo &amp; Movistar:<\/strong> These are strong competitors with excellent coverage, often offering very competitive data packages, particularly in urban centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>O\u00f9 acheter :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airport:<\/strong> Kiosks at major international airports like El Dorado in Bogot\u00e1 offer immediate convenience, though prices may be slightly higher.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official Carrier Stores:<\/strong> Visiting an official store in any city is the most reliable way to get your SIM card set up correctly by professional staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supermarkets &amp; corner stores:<\/strong> Major chains like <strong>\u00c9xito<\/strong> and many small shops sell SIM cards and top-up credit (known as a &#8220;recarga&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What You&#8217;ll Need:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Votre passeport. Une copie physique ou une photo claire sur votre t\u00e9l\u00e9phone est g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement requise pour l'enregistrement.<\/li>\n<li>Le t\u00e9l\u00e9phone dans lequel vous utiliserez la carte SIM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process:<\/strong> Simply purchase the SIM card and then buy a data package (&#8220;paquete de datos&#8221;) that suits your needs. Store staff are typically very helpful and can assist with the activation process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Utilisation d'une eSIM<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Une eSIM est une carte SIM num\u00e9rique qui vous permet d'activer un forfait de donn\u00e9es cellulaires aupr\u00e8s d'un fournisseur sans avoir besoin d'une carte SIM physique.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong> Your phone must be eSIM compatible. Most newer models from major brands support this technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avantages :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Vous pouvez acheter et installer votre forfait de donn\u00e9es en ligne *avant* m\u00eame de quitter votre domicile, ce qui vous garantit une connexion d\u00e8s votre arriv\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<li>Il vous permet de conserver votre carte SIM principale dans votre t\u00e9l\u00e9phone, ce qui est utile pour recevoir des appels ou des SMS sur votre num\u00e9ro personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Popular Providers:<\/strong> Des services comme <strong>Airalo<\/strong>, <strong>Holafly<\/strong>, and <strong>Nomad<\/strong> specialize in providing temporary data plans for travelers. You purchase a plan for your destination country through their app or website and follow simple instructions to install the eSIM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Acc\u00e8s Wi-Fi<\/h2>\n<h3>H\u00f4tels, Auberges et Locations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>La grande majorit\u00e9 des h\u00e9bergements dans les villes et les villes touristiques \u00e9tablies offrent le Wi-Fi gratuit pour les clients.<\/li>\n<li>Soyez conscient que la qualit\u00e9 et la vitesse peuvent varier consid\u00e9rablement d'un endroit \u00e0 l'autre. Si une connexion Internet rapide et fiable est essentielle pour votre travail ou votre communication, nous vous sugg\u00e9rons de consulter les avis r\u00e9cents des clients ou de contacter directement votre h\u00e9bergement pour vous renseigner sur leur service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Wi-Fi public<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cafes, Restaurants, and Malls:<\/strong> Wi-Fi is widely available in these establishments throughout urban areas. Access typically requires a password from the staff or agreeing to terms on a login page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Parks &amp; Squares:<\/strong> Some larger cities have government-sponsored free Wi-Fi hotspots. These can be useful but are often slower and less reliable than private networks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security Warning:<\/strong> We strongly advise against accessing sensitive personal information, such as online banking or credit card details, when connected to any public, unsecured Wi-Fi network. For enhanced security, consider using a VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conseils et outils pratiques<\/h2>\n<h3>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger les cartes hors ligne<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Avant votre voyage, ou lorsque vous disposez d'une bonne connexion Wi-Fi, utilisez des applications comme Google Maps ou Maps.me pour t\u00e9l\u00e9charger les cartes des villes et r\u00e9gions que vous visiterez.<\/li>\n<li>Cette \u00e9tape simple vous permet de naviguer, de trouver votre h\u00f4tel ou de rechercher des attractions sans avoir besoin d'une connexion de donn\u00e9es. Elle est inestimable dans les r\u00e9gions \u00e9loign\u00e9es et constitue \u00e9galement un excellent moyen de pr\u00e9server vos donn\u00e9es mobiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WhatsApp est essentiel<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>WhatsApp est le moyen de communication principal et le plus omnipr\u00e9sent en Colombie, tant pour les affaires personnelles que professionnelles.<\/li>\n<li>Il est utilis\u00e9 pour tout, de la confirmation des r\u00e9servations aupr\u00e8s des h\u00f4tels et des voyagistes \u00e0 la communication avec les chauffeurs de taxi et \u00e0 l'organisation de rencontres avec de nouveaux amis.<\/li>\n<li>Assurez-vous d'avoir l'application install\u00e9e et configur\u00e9e sur votre t\u00e9l\u00e9phone avant votre arriv\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consid\u00e9rez un VPN (r\u00e9seau priv\u00e9 virtuel)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La s\u00e9curit\u00e9 :<\/strong> A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, creating a secure, private connection. This makes it much safer to use public Wi-Fi networks in cafes, airports, and hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acc\u00e8s :<\/strong> It can also allow you to access streaming services or websites from your home country that may be otherwise unavailable or &#8220;geo-blocked&#8221; in Colombia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explorez les essentiels de la connectivit\u00e9 en Colombie, des meilleurs op\u00e9rateurs mobiles aux astuces Wi-Fi.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":46050,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Internet, Wifi and phone coverage in colombia","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore Colombia's connectivity essentials, from top mobile operators to Wi-Fi tips.","_seopress_robots_index":""},"tags":[452,26614,25730,26564,25737,26560,26563],"article-type":[24794],"collection":[27469,27148],"continent":[24758],"country":[11],"class_list":["post-44836","travel-guide","type-travel-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-colombia","tag-internet","tag-internet-access","tag-phone-coverage","tag-signal","tag-transport","tag-wifi","article-type-practical-information","collection-colombia-birdwatching-tour","collection-colombia-photo-tour-roadbooks","continent-south-america","country-colombia"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel-guide\/44836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel-guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/travel-guide"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44836"},{"taxonomy":"article-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article-type?post=44836"},{"taxonomy":"collection","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/collection?post=44836"},{"taxonomy":"continent","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/continent?post=44836"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=44836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}