IoT connectivity in Colombia
Updated
In Colombia, we have not yet found a reliable source on permanent roaming. Of the 3 mobile operators we track there, 1 has switched off 2G and 0 3G, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
No reliable source found yet. See how we search in the permanent roaming guide.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claro Colombia | 2G | Planned | February 2023 | dplnews.com, crcom.gov.co Claro targeted full 2G switch-off by Feb 2023 (slipped from end-2022). A CRC letter (Jan 2025, data to Q2 2024) says Claro still reported 2G sites, down 22% over three years, so completion is not confirmed. |
| Claro Colombia | 3G | No plan announced | none | crcom.gov.co CRC (Feb 2026): no official 2G/3G shutdown schedule exists; operators set their own dates and must warn users six months ahead. No Claro 3G date found. |
| Movistar Colombia | 2G | No plan announced | none | crcom.gov.co, crcom.gov.co CRC (Jan 2025): Movistar still reported 2G sites, down 4.5% over three years; CRC (Feb 2026): no official shutdown schedule. Movistar Colombia was acquired by Millicom in 2026 and is migrating to the Tigo brand. |
| Movistar Colombia | 3G | No plan announced | none | crcom.gov.co, bluradio.com CRC: no official 2G/3G shutdown schedule; operators decide. Millicom bought Movistar Colombia in 2026 and the brand moves to Tigo from November 2026; no 3G date found. |
| Tigo | 2G | Switched off | 1 November 2022 | developingtelecoms.com, crcom.gov.co Tigo (Colombia Movil) confirmed its 2G network was switched off on 1 Nov 2022; CRC (Feb 2026) confirms Tigo has no 2G base stations nationwide. |
| Tigo | 3G | No plan announced | none | crcom.gov.co CRC (Feb 2026): no official 2G/3G shutdown schedule; operators decide. No Tigo 3G date found. |
What it means for IoT devices in Colombia
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- Private delivery works the same from Colombia: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Latin America
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is 2G switched off in Colombia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Claro Colombia: planned for 2023-02; Movistar Colombia: no shutdown plan announced; Tigo: switched off (2022-11-01).
When is 3G switched off in Colombia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Claro Colombia: no shutdown plan announced; Movistar Colombia: no shutdown plan announced; Tigo: no shutdown plan announced.