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eSIM Spain

5G · Movistar, Orange

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Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

7 days

15 days

30 days

180 days

Good to know

Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

Before you go

Spain eSIM: what to expect.

Plans for Spain range from 1 to 50 GB and 7 to 180 days, plus day plans with a fixed daily allowance. You pay once. No contract, no roaming bill.

Networks and speed

  • NetworksMovistar and Orange
  • SpeedUp to 5G on both networks. Where there is no 5G, you connect over 4G/LTE.
  • Internet runs viaFrance / Netherlands / United KingdomDepending on the plan. Banking or streaming apps may treat you as being there.

Which plan for your trip

Our pick · 1 week5 GB · 30 days$8.09About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this planOur pick · 2 weeks10 GB · 30 days$12.29About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this plan

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for $7.29: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for Spain.

Tips for Spain

  • The Balearic and Canary Islands are part of Spain, so Spain plans work there too.
  • Gibraltar is British and has its own networks, so a Spain plan does not cover it. The Europe plan does.
  • SIM card from another EU country? EU rules let you roam in Spain at home prices, within fair-use limits. An eSIM makes sense if your data abroad is limited or your SIM is from outside the EU.
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Questions

Which networks does the Spain eSIM use?

Movistar (5G) and Orange (5G). Which one your phone uses depends on the plan and on where you are.

Does the Spain eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, 5G on Movistar and Orange. Your phone needs to support 5G; where there is no 5G signal, it uses 4G/LTE.

Will my phone work with the Spain eSIM?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to one carrier. Most iPhones from the XS and XR onwards do, as do recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Check yours in our list of eSIM phones.

Does the Spain eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is data only: no phone number, no calls or SMS. Your own SIM stays in your phone, so WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your usual number.

How much data do I need for a week in Spain?

About 0.7 GB a day covers maps, messages, social media and some video, so around 5 GB for a week. Our pick for one week: 5 GB · 30 days for $8.09.

What is the cheapest Spain eSIM?

1 GB · 7 days for $3.69 is the lowest-priced plan. The lowest price per GB is 50 GB · 30 days at $0.69 per GB. A single day with 0.49 GB costs $2.29.

How long is the Spain eSIM valid?

Plans run for 7, 15, 30 or 180 days. Day plans can be booked for 1 to 30 days.

When does my plan start?

When your phone first connects to a network in Spain, not when you buy or install the eSIM. So you can install it at home before you travel.

Is there an unlimited Spain eSIM?

Not at full speed. Day plans come closest: up to 10 GB a day at full speed, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Can I use the Spain eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, your phone can share the connection with a laptop or a second phone. Everything you share counts against your plan. Whether a network limits sharing depends on the plan, so ask us before you buy if it matters. More in our hotspot guide.

Can I top up my Spain eSIM?

Yes, on plans marked “Top-up possible”: add data under My eSIMs while the plan is still valid. No new eSIM needed.

What happens when I use up my daily data?

On day plans you get full speed up to the daily allowance. After that, the speed drops to between 500 Kbps and 1 Mbps, depending on the plan, until the next day.

Why do some apps think I am in another country?

Depending on the plan, your connection runs via France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Websites and apps, such as banking or streaming services, may then treat you as being there.

Can I get a refund?

eSIM purchases are final. If something isn’t right, write to us in Help and we’ll take care of it.

Spain in detail: networks, speed and SIM options

Networks and 5G

2 networks · 5G

Your eSIM uses Movistar and Orange.

  • Balearic and Canary IslandsPart of Spain, same plan.
  • 5G where the network offers itOtherwise 4G/LTE on the same plan.
  • Older phonesConnect over 4G/LTE, nothing to change.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Speed in Madrid and Barcelona

180 Mbps

Madrid and Barcelona measure about twice the national median, so plan large downloads for your hotel Wi‑Fi or a city stop.

DownloadGlobal rank
Spain88 Mbps53 of 100
Madrid180 Mbps54 of 151
Barcelona162 Mbps63 of 151

Sources: Ookla Speedtest Global Index (September 2026)

Roaming with your home plan

EU rules apply

Spain is in the EU, so a SIM from the EU or EEA roams here at home prices within fair use limits.

  • SIM from the EU or EEAHome allowance at home prices, fair use may apply.
  • SIM from elsewhereYour operator’s roaming prices apply.
  • Travel eSIMFor little data abroad or a fixed price. More in EU roaming explained.

Sources: Your Europe: mobile roaming costs

Local SIM card or travel eSIM

No ID check

Spanish law obliges operators to register every prepaid buyer with an identity document, which the eSIM skips.

Local SIMTravel eSIM
WhereShop or counterOnline, at home
OnlineAfter setupOn landing
ID checkRequired by lawNot needed
Home SIMUsually comes outStays in
NumberLocal numberData only

Sources: BOE: Ley 25/2007 (registro de compradores de prepago)

Gibraltar, Andorra and Portugal

Own networks

Near Gibraltar and Andorra your phone can switch to a foreign network on its own, so check which network it shows.

  • GibraltarBritish with its own networks, not in Spain plans.
  • AndorraNot in the EU and not in Spain plans.
  • Portugal and FranceCovered together with Spain by a regional plan, see below.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How much data for Spain

0.7 GB a day

Our shop suggests about 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages, social media and some video, and our data guide shows what each app uses.

1 week2 weeks
Maps, messagesabout 2 GBabout 4 GB
Plus social mediaabout 5 GBabout 10 GB
Plus videoabout 10 GBabout 20 GB
Plan for
Barcelona, 4 daysabout 3 GB
Mallorca, 1 weekabout 5 GB
Andalusia, 2 weeksabout 10 GB

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Set up before you fly

4 steps

Four steps at home make sure you are online when you land.

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked: list of eSIM phones.
  2. Install the eSIM at home over Wi‑Fi, on iPhone or Android.
  3. On arrival, use the eSIM for mobile data and turn on its data roaming.
  4. Keep data roaming off for your home line, so your operator does not charge you.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Plan types and more countries

Data only

The eSIM is data only, so WhatsApp and FaceTime keep your usual number, as our WhatsApp guide explains.

  • Data plans: a total amount for a set number of days, unused data carries over to the next day.
  • Day plans: a fixed amount per day at full speed, after that as each plan states.
  • Top up: on plans marked “Top-up possible”, add data under My eSIMs without a new eSIM.
  • More countries: a regional plan covers several countries with one eSIM, see below.
Europe eSIM200+ destinations, ready in minutesCharged only when your eSIM is ready
Get your Europe eSIM

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

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