tech
April 17, 2026
Connecting to Advance
Minister of Information and Communications Technologies
TL;DR
- Colombia is among the top seven OECD countries with the highest increase in fiber optic participation in fixed broadband connections.
- Between 2023 and 2024, Colombia was the third OECD country with the highest annual growth in fiber optics.
- Approximately 5,800 kilometers of new fiber optic network were added, with a national total exceeding 25,000 kilometers.
- Average download speeds in Colombia's main cities are comparable to or exceed the OECD average and have more than doubled in recent years.
- 100% of municipalities have 4G coverage, with 79% of mobile connections being 4G.
- 5G network deployment has reached 14.2% of mobile connections in less than two years, with speeds comparable to fixed internet.
- Colombia has over 3,000 5G base stations distributed in 184 municipalities.
- The OECD report suggests Colombia has built a solid foundation but faces challenges in ensuring quality, competition, and inclusion in the digital environment.