Claro Colombia presented its 5G network balance at the end of 2025, noting it captured 68.4% of national traffic for this technology. In 24 months, the company connected 50 cities and deployed over 2,200 base stations. It also progressed on 5G auction obligations, linking 233 rural educational institutions with fiber optics.
Claro Colombia has led the 5G rollout in the country, according to its balance at the end of 2025. In just 24 months, the company connected 50 cities and activated over 2,200 base stations supporting this network. This progress enabled Colombia to enter the Global 5G Experience Report for the first time, due to improvements in download speeds and voice app call quality.
According to the latest Mobile Services Data Flash from the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC), 68.4% of Colombia's 5G traffic runs through Claro's network, ahead of Movistar's 15.9% and Tigo's 15.7%. Over 5 million Claro customers use this technology. Additionally, nPerf confirmed Claro as the best operator for overall experience for the second consecutive year, while Ookla praised its mobile network and coverage.
"This unprecedented technological evolution reflects our higher purpose: making a better Colombia possible. Our 5G network, along with fiber optics, datacenters, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence, boosts the country's competitiveness, businesses, government, and people," stated Rodrigo de Gusmao, president of Claro Colombia.
In 2025, Claro expanded coverage to 30 additional cities, including Bello and Apartadó in Antioquia, Tunja in Boyacá, and Quibdó in Chocó, among others. Regarding obligations from the 5G auction, the company completed Goals 1 and 2 for installation and commissioning. For Goal 3, it achieved 50% progress, with final deliveries scheduled for February 26 and March 5, 2026, per resolutions 0496 and 0495. By December 2025, it connected 233 rural educational institutions with fiber optics in 13 departments, reaching 74% project progress.
Claro allocated over US$10 million to enhance connectivity in Chocó with fiber optics and 5G, helping to bridge digital gaps in rural areas.
