Spain Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Getting started

  Telephone providers in Spain

  There are at least seven national providers (plus a few regional ones) of fixed-line telephone services in Spain. Telefónica, the former state-owned monopoly still dominates the market.

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  Internet access in Spain

  How to get an internet connection at home

  It can often be a difficult experience trying to set up internet access in your own country, let alone when you move abroad. Below is a list of different internet service providers and what you will need to have in order to set up an internet connection.

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  Fixed phone lines

  How to get a fixed phone line in Spain

  The majority of phone lines into the home continue to be provided by Telefónica, even if you decide to use another provider for your calling charges.

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  Internet cafés

  Where to go online without a connection at home

  If you don't have access to a computer at home or at work, then Internet cafés are the next best thing. They generally aren't too expensive and can be easily found, especially in city centres.

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  International & domestic calls and prices

  How to use the phone in Spain

  Using the phone in Spain works pretty much the same as in any other country. Almost all foreign countries can be direct-dialled.

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  Dialing codes

  The most important prefixes in Spain

  For your convenience, we have put together the dialing codes in Spain.

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  Mobile phones

  Spanish mobile operators

  The Spanish love to talk and mobile phones are now part of day-to-day life as in most other European countries. 

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  Mobile rates

  What to consider when choosing a calling plan

  Unless you have a doctorate in nuclear physics, understanding the pricing plans of the various providers can be a challenge.

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  Choosing a prepaid or contract mobile

  Differences between prepaid and contract mobiles in Spain

  Similar to other European countries, you can pay for your calls in two different ways: prepaid or contract.

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  Calling cards

  How to save money on international calls

  International calls home can be really expensive. One of the cheapest ways to keep in touch with your family and friends is to use an international prepaid calling card.

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  How to use

  Using an international phonecard

  Using prepaid calling cards is straightforward once you understand how they work. All you need is the right access number to dial and a PIN number.

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