Spain: 4 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2022)

Spain – known for the Siesta, the Paella dish & beaches.

It is also a popular travel destination for partying youngsters from all over Europe (especially countries where it is much colder than Spain, like Western Europe and Northern Europe).

While France gets the most visitors in Europe (86 million before the pandemic), Spain is a close second (81 million before the pandemic).

But that is understandable because the country has a lot to offer.

Besides the beaches and thrilling nightlife, the Gaudí-designed buildings, like La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, are stunning to look at.

The Mercado de la Boqueria market is a must-see too.

And let's not forget the many plazas and palaces, like Plaza de España and the Royal Palace of Madrid.

There is no reason to be bored in Spain. And if you are, shame on you 🤪.

Dealing with an expensive international roaming bill will certainly not be enjoyable because you forgot to turn off international roaming.

That feature can be expensive, which is why I always recommend getting local SIM cards, like a Spanish one, so that you can enjoy local rates.

Spanish SIM cards are not cheap, but the prices could be much worse.

You can get a Spanish SIM card for 10 EUR (10.30 USD) from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo. Orange also has two tourist SIM cards for 15 EUR (15.40 USD) and 25 EUR (25.70 USD). SIM cards are also sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

Special note for those from Ukraine: be sure to ask about special benefits for Ukrainians. Many mobile operators around Europe have waived fees for you or introduced exclusive plans, including free calls back to Ukraine. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

Yes, I know many Eastern European countries have much cheaper SIM cards.

Luckily, the cost of mobile data is low in Spain, which somewhat compensates for the higher-than-average SIM card prices.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Spain. Let's do this.

Original publication: 28th of January 2022. Last updated: 18th of September 2022.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Spain?

Anyone living in or visiting Spain can buy a Spanish SIM card from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo & many MVNO with no restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Spain).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Spain?

You can get a Spanish SIM card in Movistar, Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo stores. Grocery stores also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). They are also available at several airports, including Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

You can expect to pay the following for Spanish SIM cards:

• Movistar Spain: 10 EUR
• Orange Spain: 10 EUR
• Vodafone Spain: 10 EUR, 15 EUR, 20 EUR, 30 EUR & 40 EUR
• Yoigo: 10 EUR
• MVNOs (like Lycamobile Spain): being added later

The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targetting tourists:

• Orange Spain: 15 EUR (Holiday Pass 5) & 25 EUR (Holiday Pass 15)

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Can You Use Your Phone in Spain?

Spain uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Spain. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Spain, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Spain.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Spain or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Spain (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Spain

Spain has four mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – being added later) offering prepaid services:

• Movistar Spain (España)
• Orange Spain (España)
• Vodafone Spain (España)
• Yoigo

The following frequencies are used in Spain:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz-3700 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Spain, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Spain

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Spain. All Spanish mobile operators offer VoLTE, but not VoWiFi.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Spain (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Spain:

• Movistar Spain
• Orange Spain

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Spain:

• Vodafone Spain
• Yoigo

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Spain

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Spain since December 2020. It is available on the Movistar. Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo networks. Movistar, Vodafone & Yoigo allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR. Orange does not. The MVNOs do not have 5G NR access yet.

Best SIM Card in Spain

Spanish SIM Card Reviews

When I revisited Spain, I tried out four Spanish SIM cards again: Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain & Yoigo.

While I give my opinions and recommendations in this guide, I share my personal experiences in my reviews (else… they would not be reviews 🤪).

I recommend reading the reviews after deciding which Spanish SIM card will be the best for you, after reading more about the SIM card you are interested in, or after your personal comparison.

At the end of each SIM card section, I will remind you and link to the review of the said SIM card so that you can flow easily to the next part of your assessment.

Best eSIM in Spain

Orange Spain offers eSIMs to prepaid customers if you get its Orange Holiday Pass tourist offering – not for its regular offering. Movistar Spain, Vodafone Spain & Yoigo also offer eSIMs, but it is unclear if they are available to prepaid customers too.

I will ask the mobile operators about this March (2022) when I revisit Spain 🇪🇸😎.

As promised, I would ask the mobile operators if they offer eSIM to prepaid customers – they do not 😔.

Note that the Spanish mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can get travel eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly & Nomad.

Airalo has the Guay Mobile eSIMs:

You have these four options:

• Spain/Guay Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
• Spain/Guay Mobile 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
• Spain/Guay Mobile 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
• Spain/Guay Mobile 10 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

For Airalo eSIMs, the links above and below will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.

For an in-depth analysis of the Airalo Guay Mobile eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Spain eSIMs Compared guide.

Or you can get Spain eSIMs from Nomad.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps), such as getting 3 USD off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Nomad Spain eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Spain eSIMs Compared guide.

Finally, you can get Spain eSIMs from Holafly if you prefer unlimited data plans and do not mind paying a bit more for this advantage:

• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 5 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 10 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 15 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 20 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 30 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 60 days
• Spain unlimited data eSIM for 90 days

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Spain eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Spain eSIMs Compared guide.

With these eSIMs, you can skip Spain's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Spain!

TIP: check out my Best Spain eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparion of several eSIMs for Spain

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in Spain and these other countries:

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review (tested in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain)

Holafly and Nomad also have eSIMs covering all of the European Union (and more).

But honestly, the Eurolink eSIM is superior (but you can consider the Holafly Europe eSIM if you want unlimited data in 30+ countries – just do not forget about code PHONETRAVELWIZ if you go with Holafly).

TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Spain and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Spain eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Spain.

Best International/Travel SIM Card for Spain

If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Spain, I recommend going with SimCorner's Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America & South America – all in one SIM card.

You have these four options:

1. Europe Travel SIM card with 7 GB for 30 days (includes calls)
2. Europe & UK Travel SIM card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls, SMS & data use in Asia, Central America & South America)
3. UK and Europe Travel SIM card with 100 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS)
4. Europe Data SIM card with 12 GB for 60 days (includes data use in Asia, Central America & South America)

• Check out my SimCorner Europe Travel SIM cards review (12 GB & 100 GB SIM cards – tested in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain)

The SimCorner Europe SIM cards can be used in Spain and the following other countries:

Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!

SIM Card Registration in Spain

SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Spain. It will be done at the point of sale.

EU Roaming in Spain

Spain is part of the European Union (EU).

Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Spain.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Spanish SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.

However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).

In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.

Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Spain or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Spanish SIM Cards

Spain and the Spanish mobile operators have largely adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.

However, some plans have an EU/EEA roaming cap.

Moreover, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.

If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply. You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.

Using Spanish SIM Cards in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Ceuta & Melilla

The Balearic Islands, often known as just Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca & Menorca (on the east of Spain), the Canary Islands (often known as just Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife), Ceuta & Melilla are part of Spain.

While the Balearic Islands are just on the east of mainland Spain (southeast of Barcelona and east of Valencia) and are soldom mistaken for not being part of Spain – even though they are an autonomous community.

However, the Canary Islands are closer to Morocco (on the west), Mauritania & perhaps Senegal too than to Spain.

But these islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife, are also part of Spain, although they are also an autonomous community of the country.

Then we have Ceuta and Melilla. Both enclaves are not in mainland Spain. Instead, they are attached to Morocco.

Cueta is closer to Tangier than Málaga – one of the larger cities of Spain near the enclave.

The same counts for Melilla. It is easier to get to Nador, or Berkane or Oujda for that matter, than Alería or Málaga because there is a sea (Alboran Sea) between Melilla and the aforementioned cities.

Why do I mention all of this? Because even though these islands or enclaves may sometimes be forgotten to be part of Spain by some travelers, they may think they need other SIM cards for these islands or enclaves.

But that is, luckily, not the case. The Spanish mobile operators (Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain, Yoigo & the MVNOs) are active in Ceuta, Formentera, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Mallorca, Melilla, Menorca & Tenerife.

Meaning that if you bought your Spanish SIM card in mainland Spain, you could use them as if you were in Barcelona/Madrid – you will not be roaming on those islands or enclaves.

The same counts if you buy your SIM card in Ceuta and head to Barcelona later.

Note that the network performance on the Canary Islands, Ceuta & Melilla is worse compared to mainland Spain, but you should still be fine.

Spain Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Spain

Spain uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just €. For example, 25 EUR = €25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 EUR = 1.15 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.75 USD
• 100 EUR = 107.50 USD

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Spanish Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain, Yoigo & many MVNOs that will be added later, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices & availability
• Recharge / top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Spain has to offer to us.

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Movistar Spain (Movistar España)

Movistar Spain (Movistar España), just Movistar, is the largest mobile operator in Spain.

Movistar, by Telefónica Móvil, used to be a state-owned telecommunications operator, but it has retained its #1 position.

Movistar, as a brand, is active in Central America, South America & Spain.

Movistar uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Movistar:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Movistar SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Movistar Spain

Movistar has extensive coverage throughout Spain.

Movistar has the best 4G/LTE coverage experience as Orange Spain.

Below, you have the coverage maps of Movistar in mainland Spain + the Balearic Islands (consisting of Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca & Menorca) and in the Canary Islands on the west of Morocco (consisting of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife):

Below are the coverage maps of Movistar of Cueta (south of Gibraltar and north of Morocco (on the left (desktop)/top (mobile)) and of Melilla (north/northeast of Morocco (on the right (desktop)/bottom (mobile)):

SIM Card Price – Movistar Spain

You can get a Movistar SIM card for 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit in Movistar stores. Movistar SIM cards are not sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

It is also possible to get a Movistar eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card (or 14.50 EUR if you change from a physical SIM card to an eSIM).

However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.

I will ask Movistar about this March (2022) when I revisit Spain 🇪🇸😎.

I asked – Movistar eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.

Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Spain (Guay Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

For Airalo eSIMs, the links above will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Spain eSIMs from Nomad.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!

• Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Spain eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Spain and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB, 5 GB & 10 GB variants are chosen the most).

TIP: check out my Best Spain eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Spain.

Note that Movistar offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Movistar SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 8 months (no top-up for 8 months or no activity for 8 months).

However, your Movistar SIM card will enter into a passive state after not topping up for 6 months, allowing only for receiving incoming calls and SMS and making calls to emergency services.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Spain

Movistar has two data-featured packages: Plans (combo) and Add-Ons (data).

Plans – Movistar Spain

The Plans, which may not be called plans but have no clear name, are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.

Call 1200 to activate Plans:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Validity
5 EUR	Línea Adicional Prepago 5	5 GB	20 minutes	28 days
10 EUR	Prepago Plus	21 GB	40 minutes	28 days
15 EUR	Prepago Premium	45 GB	100 minutes	28 days
20 EUR	Prepago Total	75 GB	150 minutes	28 days

Add-Ons – Movistar Spain

The Add-Ons are data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

Call 1200 to activate Add-Ons.

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
2 EUR	Bono Extra 200 MB	200 MB	7 days
5 EUR	Browse+	1 GB	28 days

EU Roaming – Movistar Spain

You can use your Movistar allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Movistar does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

My Review – Movistar Spain

I had the chance to try out Movistar in March 2022.

While it is still the largest mobile operator, it actually does not offer anything special – especially compared to its competitors.

However, Movistar is always a safe bet if you plan on visiting rural Spain.

You can read my Movistar review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Movistar Spain

• Name: Movistar Internet
• APN: movistar.es

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Orange Spain (Orange España)

Orange Spain (Orange España), just Orange, is the second-largest mobile operator in Spain.

Orange, as a company, is active in other countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe & the Middle East.

Orange uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Orange:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Orange SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Orange Spain

Orange has extensive coverage throughout Spain.

It has the best 4G/LTE coverage experience together with Movistar Spain.

Below, you have the coverage maps of Vodafone Spain in mainland Spain + the Balearic Islands (consisting of Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca & Menorca) and in the Canary Islands on the west of Morocco (consisting of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife):

Below are the coverage maps of Vodafone Spain of Cueta (south of Gibraltar and north of Morocco on the left) and of Melilla (north/northeast of Morocco on the right):

SIM Card Price – Orange Spain

You can get an Orange SIM card, called SIM Mundo, for 10/20 EUR with 10/20 EUR credit in Orange stores. Orange SIM cards are also sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Holiday Pass – Orange's tourist offering.

The following two Orange Holiday Passes are available:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming Data	Local/International Minutes	Validity
15 EUR	Holiday Pass 5	“Unlimited”, 30 GB high-speed	8.5 GB	50 minutes	5 days
25 EUR	Holiday Pass 15	“Unlimited”, 60 GB high-speed	14 GB	100 minutes	15 days

The Orange Holiday Passes are available as eSIM – regular Orange prepaid SIM cards are not available as eSIM.

Note that Orange offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Orange SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 7 months (no top-up for 7 months or no activity for 7 months).

However, your Orange SIM card will enter into a passive state after not topping up for 6 months, allowing only for receiving incoming calls and SMS and making calls to emergency services.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Orange Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Orange Spain

Orange has three data-featured plans:

• Plans (combo)
• Holiday Passes (combo for the tourist SIM card)
• Alta Bono (data add-on)

Plans – Orange Spain

The Plans, which may not be called plans but have no clear name, are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Text the Activation Code to 1470 to activate Plans:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming Data	Local/EU Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
8.95 EUR	Navega	7 GB	4.5 GB	N/A	28 days	GO NAVEGA
9.95 EUR	Go Walk	10 GB	5.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO WALK
14.95 EUR	Go Run	20 GB	8.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO RUN
19.95 EUR	Go Fly	35 GB	11 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO FLY

Holiday Passes – Orange Spain

The Holiday Passes are combo plans with data and minutes for the Orange Holiday tourist SIM cards.

The following Holiday Passes are available:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming Data	Local/International Minutes	Validity
15 EUR	Holiday Pass 5	30 GB	8.5 GB	50 minutes	5 days
25 EUR	Holiday Pass 15	60 GB	14 GB	100 minutes	15 days

Alta Bono Add-On – Orange Spain

The Alta Bono Add-On is a data plan with 500 MB for 4 EUR. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.

Text ALTA BONO 500 to 1470 to activate Alta Bono.

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
4 EUR	500 MB	Until plan expires	ALTA BONO 500

EU Roaming – Orange Spain

You can use your Orange allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – Orange Spain

I had the chance to try out Orange in March 2022.

While it is not the largest mobile operator in Spain, it does have crazy-fast 4G/LTE speeds.

Moreover, its (tourist) offerings are competitive and attractive.

It may be my favorite Spanish SIM card 😳.

You can read my Orange review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Orange Spain

• Name: Orange Internet
• APN: orangeworld
• Username: orange
• Password: orange

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Vodafone Spain (Vodafone España)

Vodafone Spain (Vodafone España), just Vodafone, is the third-largest mobile operator in Spain.

However, it has the best 5G NR network performance.

Vodafone, as a company, is active in Africa (mostly as Vodacom), Asia, Europe, the Middle East & Oceania.

Vodafone uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3700 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Vodafone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Vodafone Spain

Vodafone has extensive coverage throughout Spain.

It also has the best 4G/LTE availability.

Below, you have the coverage maps of Vodafone in mainland Spain (on the left (desktop)/top (mobile)) + the Balearic Islands (consisting of Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca & Menorca) and in the Canary Islands on the west of Morocco (consisting of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife – on the right (desktop)/bottom (mobile)):

Below are the coverage maps of Vodafone of Cueta (south of Gibraltar and north of Morocco (on the left (desktop)/top (mobile)) and of Melilla (north/northeast of Morocco (on the right (desktop)/bottom (mobile)):

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Spain

You can get a Vodafone SIM card starting from 10 EUR to 40 EUR (with plans) in Vodafone stores. Vodafone SIM cards are also sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) at inflated prices.

It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.

I will ask Vodafone about this March (2022) when I revisit Spain 🇪🇸😎.

I asked – Vodafone eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.

Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Spain (Guay Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

For Airalo eSIMs, the links above will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Spain eSIMs from Nomad.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!

• Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Spain eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Spain and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB, 5 GB & 10 GB variants are chosen the most).

TIP: check out my Best Spain eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparion of several eSIMs for Spain.

Note that Vodafone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Vodafone SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 7 months (no top-up for 7 months or no activity for 7 months).

However, your Vodafone SIM card will enter into a passive state after not topping up for 6 months, allowing only for receiving incoming calls and SMS and making calls to emergency services.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Spain

Vodafone top-up vouchers are sold in Vodafone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Spain.

To top up your Vodafone SIM card, call 22132 and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.

Dial *134# to check your Vodafone balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Vodafone (España) app (Android/iOS).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Spain

Vodafone has two data-featured plans: Prepago/Prepaid (combo) and Vodafone Pass (social media add-ons).

Prepago (Prepaid) Plans – Vodafone Spain

The Prepago (Prepaid) Plans are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	Romania Minutes	International Minutes 1	Validity
10 EUR	Vodafone Prepago S	12 GB	7 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	N/A	Shared with off-net call allowance	28 days
15 EUR	Vodafone Prepago M	20 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	800 minutes	28 days
20 EUR	Vodafone Prepago L	35 GB	13 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	28 days
30 EUR	Vodafone Prepago Xl	45 GB	20 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	28 days
40 EUR	Vodafone Prepago XXL	55 GB	25 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	28 days

¹ to Argentina (fixed), Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile (fixed), China, Colombia, Costa Rica (fixed), Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco (fixed), Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan (100 minutes for S plan, 200 minutes for M plan), Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (fixed), Romania, Russia (fixed), Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey (200 minutes), the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay (fixed) & Venezuela (fixed)

Vodafone Pass – Vodafone Spain

The Vodafone Passes are data plans for chat, maps, music streaming, social & video streaming apps.

Vodafone Passes can be activated on the Mi Vodafone (España) app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
2 EUR	Chat Pass	Unlimited 1	28 days
3 EUR	Maps Pass	Unlimited 2	28 days
3 EUR	Music Pass	Unlimited 3	28 days
3 EUR	Social Pass	Unlimited 4	28 days
8 EUR	Video Pass	Unlimited 5	28 days

¹ for Blackberry Messenger, IM Line, Kakao Talk, Line, Telegram, Viber, WeChat & WhatsApp
² for Endomondo, Google Earth, Google Maps, Here, iCoyote, Runtastic, TomTom, TripAdvisor & Waze
³ for Apple Music, Deezer, Napster, SoundCloud, Spotify & Tidal
⁴ for AdoptaUnTio, Badoo, eDarling, Facebook, Flickr, Grindr, Instagram, LinkedIn, Meetic, Periscope, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr & Twitter
⁵ for Amazon Video, Clan RTVE, Dailymotion, Filmin, Fox News, Fox Sports, HBO, Movistar TV, Netflix, Orange TV, Rakuten, RTVE Móvil, Twitch, Vevo, Vimeo, Vodafone TV Online, YouTube, YouTube Gaming & YouTube Kids

EU Roaming – Vodafone Spain

You can use your Vodafone allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – Vodafone Spain

I had the chance to try out Vodafone in March 2022.

While it may not be the most popular Spanish SIM card at the moment, it does have a grat 5G NR network.

In fact, I managed to get the fastest 5G NR speed until then with Vodafone Spain 😳.

But then I went to Australia and got a download speed of 1000+ Mbps with Optus💀.

You can read my Vodafone review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Spain

• Name: Vodafone Internet
• APN: airtelwap.es
• Username: [email protected]
• Password: wap125

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Yoigo

Yoigo is the smallest mobile operator in Spain.

It is also the newest mobile operator in the country, which entered the Spanish market in 2006.

Until this day, Yoigo still has to catch up with its competitors in terms of coverage and speeds.

However, it has always remained the cheapest of the Big Four (Yoigo has only 1 million customers less than Vodafone Spain and about 1.5 million less than Orange Spain).

Yoigo uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Yoigo:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Yoigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Yoigo

Yoigo has the worst coverage in Spain.

However, it does have cellular reception in most places throughout the country.

Below is Yoigo's 2G and 3G coverage map:

Then we have the Yoigo 4G/LTE coverage map:

Finally, we have Yoigo's 5G NR coverage map, which is not available to prepaid customers (yet):

Below, you have the coverage maps of Yoigo in mainland Spain + the Balearic Islands (consisting of Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca & Menorca) and in the Canary Islands on the west of Morocco (consisting of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife – on the right produced by Speedtest:

Below are the coverage maps of Yoigo of Cueta (south of Gibraltar and north of Morocco and of Melilla (north/northeast of Morocco produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Yoigo

You can get a Yoigo SIM card for 0.01 EUR in Yoigo stores, but you always have to purchase it with a plan (between 9.90 EUR and 35 EUR). Yoigo SIM cards are not sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

It is also possible to get a Yoigo eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.

I will ask Yoigo about this March (2022) when I revisit Spain 🇪🇸😎.

I asked – Yoigo eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.

Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Spain (Guay Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

For Airalo eSIMs, the links above will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Spain eSIMs from Nomad.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD off (even on top of current promotions)!

• Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Spain eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Spain and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB, 5 GB & 10 GB variants are chosen the most).

TIP: check out my Best Spain eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparion of several eSIMs for Spain.

Note that Yoigo offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yoigo

Yoigo top-ups are sold in Yoigo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Spain.

To top up your Yoigo SIM card, tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.

Dial #111# to check your Yoigo balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Yoigo (My Yoigo) app (Android/iOS).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yoigo

Yoigo has one data-featured plan: Tarifas Móvil Prepago (Mobile Prepaid Tariffs). It features data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.

Tarifas Móvil Prepago can be activated on the Mi Yoigo app:

Price	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Validity
9.90 EUR	100 MB	Unlimited	1 month
10 EUR	10 GB	Unlimited	1 month
15 EUR	20 GB	Unlimited	1 month
20 EUR	35 GB	Unlimited	1 month
35 EUR	150 GB	N/A	1 month

EU Roaming – Yoigo

You can use your Yoigo allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Yoigo does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Yoigo

• Name: yoigo navegador
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Spain

Getting a SIM card from Movistar, Orange, or Vodafone would do you well when considering a Spanish SIM card.