What's blocked in Colombia
All major apps work; the gambling regulator got Reddit blocked for several days in June 2024, and Cali lost connectivity during 2021 protests.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Colombia right now.
Not offered in Colombia
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Colombia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Colombia are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Freedom House rates Colombia Partly Free (64/100). In early June 2024 at least two ISPs blocked Reddit for several days, reportedly on the gambling regulator Coljuegos's order, and Coljuegos also blocked Bitcoin sites and The Independent. NetBlocks recorded internet disruption in Cali during the May 2021 national strike.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Colombia?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Colombia?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Colombia right now. All major apps work; the gambling regulator got Reddit blocked for several days in June 2024, and Cali lost connectivity during 2021 protests.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Colombia?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Colombia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Colombia?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Colombia?
Our picks for Colombia are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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