SIM Cards in Spain: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

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 (10.70USD) from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo. Orange also has two tourist SIM cards for 15 EUR (16.05 USD) and 25 EUR (26.75 USD). SIM cards are also sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

If you are flying into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

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: 28^th of January 2022. Last updated: 1^st of March 2024.

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What is the Best SIM Card in Spain?

So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?

Spain has four mobile operators and seven Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:

• Movistar Spain
• Orange Spain
• Vodafone Spain
• Yoigo
• Digi Mobil Spain (Movistar Spain MVNO)
• Lebara Spain (Orange Spain & Yoigo/MásMóvil MVNO)
• Llamaya (Yoigo/MásMóvil MVNO)
• Lobster Spain (Movistar Spain MVNO)
• Lycamobile Spain (Yoigo/MásMóvil MVNO)
• MásMóvil Spain (Yoigo/MásMóvil MVNO)
• Simyo Spain (Orange Spain MVNO)

In this guide, I will stick to the mobile operators and the most popular MVNOs, all in bold above, to limit the length of this guide (but also not to overwhelm you with all the options available).

But if you are interested in getting a SIM card from one of the unbolded MVNOs, you would have to do the research yourself for the time being. I stopped actively testing and reviewing MVNOs to spend time reviewing travel eSIMs instead, like the ones for Spain.

Anyone living in or visiting Spain can buy a Spanish SIM card with no real restrictions, but you do have to comply with the Spanish SIM card registration regulations.

Which, in this case, is only showing your passport (or European Union ID if you have one) at the point of sale.

Where Can You Buy a Spanish SIM Card (+Costs)?

You can get a Spanish SIM card in Movistar, Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo stores. Grocery stores also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). Some Spanish airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).

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

• Movistar Spain: 10 EUR & 25 EUR
• Orange Spain: 10 EUR
• Vodafone Spain: 10 EUR, 15 EUR, 20 EUR, 30 EUR & 40 EUR
• Yoigo: 0.01 EUR (but it has to be purchased with a plan)
• Lebara Spain: 5 EUR, 10 EUR, 15 EUR & 20 EUR
• Lycamobile Spain: 5 EUR, 10 EUR, 15 EUR & 20 EUR

The following Spanish mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

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

Note that SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.

Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date EUR (Euro) to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates.

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

• 1 EUR = 1.05 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.70 USD
• 100 EUR = 107 USD

But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.

(Travel) eSIMs for Spain

In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.

Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.

As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.

Currently, Orange, Vodafone & Yoigo offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.

But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Spain's SIM card registration regulations.

Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at a Spanish airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Spain.

In my Spain eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Spanish SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.

Moreover, Europe-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).

In this Spain SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Spain eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.

But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Spain:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)

Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:

• Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
• Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
• Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
• Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)

Once again, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).

Spanish Prepaid SIM Cards Explored

Below, I will guide you through Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain, Yoigo, Lebara Spain (MVNO) & Lycamobile Spain (MVNO), 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 said, let's see what Spain offers 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 (n78)
• 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) produced by Speedtest:

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)) produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Movistar Spain

You can get a Movistar SIM card for 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit or 25 EUR with 25 GB of data and 150 local minutes in Movistar stores. Movistar SIM cards are not sold at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) or Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

If you are flying into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

While Movistar does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Spain, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Movistar.

Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).

In my Spain eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

Once again, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Movistar.

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

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

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Spain

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

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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	International Minutes	Validity
5 EUR	Línea Adicional Prepago 5	5 GB	20 minutes	N/A	28 days
10 EUR	Prepago Plus	10 GB	Unlimited	200 minutes	28 days
15 EUR	Prepago Premium	20 GB	Unlimited	400 minutes	28 days
20 EUR	Prepago Total	35 GB	Unlimited	N/A	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	Navega	1 GB	7 days
10 EUR	Navega+	4 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 (again) 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 Spain 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) produced by Speedtest:

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) produced by Speedtest:

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).

If you are flying into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

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 Data	Local/International Minutes	Validity
15 EUR	Holiday Pass 5	“Unlimited”, 30 GB 1	15 GB	50 minutes	5 days
25 EUR	Holiday Pass 15	“Unlimited”, 60 GB 1	25 GB	100 minutes	15 days

¹ +unlimited data @ 2 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)

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

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Spain, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Orange (in some cases).

Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Spain or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Spain eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Orange for now.

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

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

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Orange Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Orange Spain

Orange has three data-featured prepaid plans:

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

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

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 Data 1	Local/EU Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
10 EUR	Go Walk	25 GB	10 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO WALK
15 EUR	Go Run	50 GB	15 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO RUN
20 EUR	Go Fly	100 GB	20 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	28 days	GO FLY

¹ for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway

Holiday Passes – Orange Spain

The Holiday Passes are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes for the Orange Holiday tourist SIM cards.

The following Holiday Passes are available:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/International Minutes	Validity
15 EUR	Holiday Pass 5	“Unlimited”, 30 GB 1	15 GB	50 minutes	5 days
25 EUR	Holiday Pass 15	“Unlimited”, 60 GB 1	25 GB	100 minutes	15 days

¹ +unlimited data @ 2 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)

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:

¹ has been removed on the 24th of April 2022 because the United Kingdom left the European Union

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 (again) 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 Spain 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)) produced by Speedtest:

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)) produced by Speedtest:

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 if you do not pay attention.

If you are flying into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

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

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

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Spain

Vodafone has one data-featured prepaid plan: Prepago/Prepaid. It is a combo bundle with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data 3	Local Minutes	Romania Minutes	International Minutes 6	Validity
10 EUR	Vodafone Prepago S	25 GB 1	10 GB	Unlimited 4, 5	N/A	Shared with off-net call allowance	28 days
15 EUR	Vodafone Prepago M	50 GB 1	14 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	800 minutes	28 days
20 EUR	Vodafone Prepago L	100 GB 2	19 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	300 minutes	28 days
30 EUR	Vodafone Prepago XL	120 GB 2	28 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	28 days
40 EUR	Vodafone Prepago XXL	150 GB 2	37 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	28 days

¹ data is doubled (so if your given data is 25 GB, it becomes 50 GB instead; if 50 GB, then 100 GB, and so on)
² +40 GB
³ can also be used in the United States
⁴ to other Vodafone Spain prepaid numbers only
⁵ +300 off-net minutes
⁶ 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), the 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)

EU Roaming – Vodafone Spain

You can use your Vodafone allowances in the following EU/EEA member states (+extras) 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 (again) 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 Spain review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Spain

• Name: Vodafone Internet
• APN: airtelwap.es
• Username: wap@wap
• 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) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
• 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, 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:

However, click here to see Yoigo's official coverage map.

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) or Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

If you are flying into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

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

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Spain, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Yoigo.

Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).

In my Spain eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

Once again, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Yoigo.

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

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yoigo

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yoigo

Yoigo has one data-featured prepaid plan: Tarifas Móvil Prepago (Mobile Prepaid Tariffs). It includes data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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

Price	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Validity
9.90 EUR	N/A	Unlimited	1 month
10 EUR	25 GB	Unlimited	1 month
15 EUR	50 GB	Unlimited	1 month
20 EUR	100 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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Lebara Spain (España)

Lebara Spain (España), just Lebara, is a MásMóvil (Yoigo) MVNO.

Lebara, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various European countries, Australia & Saudi Arabia.

To learn about Lebara’s frequencies, jump back to Yoigo’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).

This is what you will learn about Lebara:

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

Coverage – Lebara Spain

Lebara is a MásMóvil (Yoigo) MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Yoigo network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lebara, jump to the Yoigo Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Lebara.

SIM Card Price – Lebara Spain

You can get a Lebara SIM card for 5 EUR, 10 EUR, 15 EUR, or 20 EUR with the same value in credit or with a plan from Lebara resellers, including grocery stores, gas stations & electronic shops.

The following four Lebara starter packs are available:

Price	Credit
5 EUR	5 EUR
10 EUR	10 EUR
15 EUR	15 EUR
20 EUR	20 EUR

You will also find SIM cards for the same prices with a plan instead of credit (although you can use your starter credit to purchase a plan too).

Dial *123# or text Mi Número to 22333 to see your Lebara phone number.

Lebara has no eSIMs.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Spain because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lebara.

Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Spain in my Spain eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lebara for now.

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lebara.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lebara Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Spain

Lebara has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Todo Includio/All Inclusive. It is a combo bundle with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate Nacional:

Price		EU/EEA Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
7 EUR	7 GB	6.42 GB	Unlimited	100 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	INCLUDIO7
10 EUR	25 GB	9.18 GB	Unlimited	500 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	INCLUDIO10
15 EUR	50 GB	13.77 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	INCLUDIO15
20 EUR	100 GB	18.37 GB	Unlimited	2000 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	INCLUDIO20
30 EUR	150 GB	27.55 GB	Unlimited	2000 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	INCLUDIO30

¹ to Argentina (fixed), Australia (fixed), Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil (fixed), Bulgaria, Canada (fixed), Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica (fixed), Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica (fixed), Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel (fixed), Italy, Japan (fixed), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco (fixed), the Netherlands, New Zealand (fixed), Norway, Panama (fixed), Paraguay (fixed), Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (fixed), Romania, Russia (fixed), Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (fixed), Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay (fixed) & Venezuela (fixed)

EU Roaming – Lebara Spain

You can use your Lebara 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.

APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Spain

• Name: Lebara ES
• APN: gprsmov.lebaramobile.es

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Lycamobile Spain (España)

Lycamobile Spain (España), just Lycamobile, is a MásMóvil (Yoigo) MVNO.

Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.

To learn about Lycamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Yoigo’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).

This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:

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

Coverage – Lycamobile Spain

Lycamobile is a MásMóvil (Yoigo) MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Yoigo network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile, jump to the Yoigo Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Lycamobile.

SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Spain

You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 5 EUR, 10 EUR, 15 EUR, or 20 EUR with the same value in credit or with a plan from Lycamobile resellers, including grocery stores, gas stations & electronic shops.

The following four Lycamobile starter packs are available:

Price	Credit
5 EUR	5 EUR
10 EUR	10 EUR
15 EUR	15 EUR
20 EUR	20 EUR

You will also find SIM cards for the same prices with a plan instead of credit (although you can use your starter credit to purchase a plan too).

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Spain because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lycamobile.

Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Spain in my Spain eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Guay Mobile (Spain only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Spain & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Spain, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Spain eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lycamobile for now.

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Spain

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Spain

Lycamobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: Combo & Nacional (combo).

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Combo Plans – Lycamobile Spain

The Combo plans are, as the name suggests, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate Combo:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes 2	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
5 EUR	Lyca Globe 5	6 GB	4.59 GB	100 minutes 1	shared with local minutes	100 SMS	28 days	700
10 EUR	Lyca Globe 10	20 GB	9.18 GB	Unlimited	400 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	701
15 EUR	Lyca Globe 15	50 GB	13.77 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	702
20 EUR	Lyca Globe 20	100 GB	18.37 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	703

¹ +unlimited on-net minutes
² to Andorra (fixed), Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica (fixed), Croatia (fixed), Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica (fixed), the Dominican Republic (fixed), Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar (fixed), Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel (fixed), Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco (fixed), the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan (up to 400 minutes), Panama (fixed), Paraguay (fixed), Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia (fixed), Singapore, Slovakia (fixed), Slovenia (fixed), South Africa (fixed), South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (fixed), Thailand, Turkey (fixed), the United Kingdom, the United States (fixed), Uruguay (fixed) & Venezuela (fixed)

Nacional Plans – Lycamobile Spain

The Nacional (National) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate Nacional:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
5 EUR	Ilimitado 5	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days	705
10 EUR	Daily 10	1 GB/day (28 GB)	0.33 GB/day (9.24 GB)	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days	800
20 EUR	Daily 20	2 GB/day (56 GB)	0.65 GB/day (18.2 GB)	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days	802

EU Roaming – Lycamobile Spain

You can use your Lycamobile 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.

APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Spain

• Name: Lycamobile ES
• APN: data.lycamobile.es
• Username: lmes
• Password: plus

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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