OECD Digital Connectivity Review of Colombia

By OECD

Digital connectivity is central to Colombia's economic and social development ambitions. Over the past decade, Colombia has undertaken significant reforms and investments to modernise its communications markets. These efforts have delivered measurable progress in fibre deployment, mobile broadband expansion and service affordability. Despite these gains, Colombia continues to lag regional peers and OECD benchmarks, and long standing structural gaps remain. This report examines the evolution of Colombia's communication sector and identifies the key constraints shaping current broadband market outcomes in the midst of an evolving digital landscape. While fixed broadband quality has improved, with fibre networks expanding, overall penetration remains low and adoption gaps persist, particularly in rural areas. Mobile network performance falls short of OECD standards, and regional disparities remain. High market concentration and uneven investment patterns in both fixed and mobile segments continues to limit competition and consumer choice, with ongoing shifts in the number of mobile players. The report outlines a forward-looking policy agenda to strengthen competition, sustain investment in next generation digital infrastructure, and reduce persistent divides in high-quality connectivity at affordable prices. It also underscores the importance of regulatory agility in a connectivity environment increasingly shaped by over-the-top services and online platforms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9264878246
• ISBN13: 9789264878242
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: OECD
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"