eSIM for Medellín
Your days start when you land, not when you pay
- Installs in minutes
- Keep your number
- Share data with other devices (hotspot)
- No roaming fees
- Secure payment with Stripe
Medellín sits in a narrow valley and is stitched together by a metro, cable cars up the hillsides and a great deal of ride-hailing. Between El Poblado, Laureles and the neighbourhoods above them, which line or which car you want is something you check on a phone rather than guess.
Expect data for ride-hailing and metro routing, for translation if your Spanish is still starting out, and for a hotspot if you are one of the many people working from here rather than passing through. The same eSIM covers the rest of Colombia, Cartagena included.
This is an eSIM for Colombia. It works everywhere in the country, Medellín included — there is no Medellín-only plan, and you would not want one. See all Colombia plans
Medellín data plans
5 plansEvery plan, every price, in one place. GB (gigabytes) is the amount of mobile data in the plan. Pick the size you want and check out.
Not sure how much data you need?Answer 3 quick questions and we'll point you to the exact plan.
Your days start when you land, not when you pay. Validity begins the moment the eSIM connects to a network in Medellín — install it at home without losing a single day.
Up to 5 of the same plan in one payment.
What you get with VamosData eSIM
- Data only
use your favourite apps with a fast, reliable connection - Hotspot & tetheringshare your data with a laptop or other devices
- No hidden feesthe price you see is all you pay, no roaming surcharges
- Top-up availableadd more data without buying a new eSIM
Medellín eSIM coverage
2 local networks- movistar3G/4G/5G
- Claro3G/4G
Top speed each local network supports — actual speed varies with coverage and location.
How to install your Medellín eSIM
- 1Buy your plan and receive the QR code by email instantly.You also have it in your user area.
- 2Install before you flyOn your phone go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3Turn on data roaming on your eSIM when you arrive in Medellín. It is just a phone setting and costs nothing extra: your plan already covers it.
Travel guides for Medellín
Practical guides from our blog about staying connected in Medellín.
FAQs for your travel eSIM
Is this eSIM only for Medellín?
No. It is an eSIM for Colombia, and it works across the whole country, Medellín included. That is deliberate: plans are sold per country, so you stay connected when you leave Medellín instead of losing data at the edge of town.
Will my phone work with the Medellín eSIM?
Any eSIM-compatible phone bought in the last few years (iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3 or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, etc.) works with our Medellín travel eSIM. Use our compatibility checker if you are unsure.
When does the Medellín eSIM start counting?
Validity starts the moment your travel eSIM connects to a network in Medellín, not when you buy it. You can install it before your trip without losing days.
Do I keep my regular number while using the Medellín eSIM?
Yes. Your physical SIM stays active for calls and SMS on your normal number. The Medellín eSIM only handles mobile data, so WhatsApp, maps and apps all run on your eSIM data.
Can I tether or use a hotspot in Medellín?
Yes, every Medellín eSIM plan allows tethering and personal hotspot, so you can share your eSIM data with a laptop or another device.
What happens if I run out of eSIM data in Medellín?
Top it up from your account: open the eSIM and tap Top up. The extra data is added to the same eSIM — no new QR to scan and no shop to visit. If your plan doesn't support top-ups or has already expired, buy a new Medellín plan instead.
Is the Medellín eSIM refundable?
If you haven't installed your eSIM (installing means scanning the QR) or activated it, and the plan hasn't expired, we refund it in full: contact support with your order number. Once it is installed or activated it can't be refunded because you changed your mind — but if it isn't working, contact us and we'll sort it out.