Spain Speed Test - Check Movistar, Vodafone, Orange Fiber
Test your internet speed in Spain
Spain averages 248 Mbps download and 243 Mbps upload on fixed broadband connections as of May 2025. Performance varies by connection type. Fiber (FTTH/FTTB) delivers 100-1,000 Mbps symmetrical speeds, cable reaches 200-600 Mbps download, and mobile 5G hits 75 Mbps average. Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and MASORANGE serve 81.6% of all broadband subscribers. Spain leads Europe in fiber deployment with 95.2% FTTH coverage and 17.6 million fiber connections. Speeds remain stable during peak hours thanks to modern infrastructure. Major cities like Madrid (224 Mbps) and Barcelona (200+ Mbps) deliver the fastest connections. Run this speed test to verify your ISP delivers the Mbps your contract promises.
Internet in Spain
Spain operates Europe's most fiber-rich broadband market with 17.6 million FTTH connections and 95.2% fiber coverage as of September 2025. Movistar (Telefonica) controls the largest share with extensive FTTH infrastructure reaching over 90% of the population.
Five national operators and several regional providers compete across all 17 autonomous communities. 85% of fixed broadband lines in Spain are fiber, the highest ratio in Europe. 5G covers 92% of the population.
The government's Digital Spain 2025 agenda targets 100% population coverage at 100 Mbps minimum.
Internet Infrastructure in Spain
Fiber Broadband
Movistar leads fiber deployment through its extensive FTTH rollout across all autonomous communities. MASORANGE operates the largest combined fiber network after the Orange-MásMóvil merger. The Vodafone-MASORANGE FibreCo joint venture consolidates infrastructure to reduce deployment costs.
Spain's target of near-100% fiber household coverage by 2026 is on track.
Cable infrastructure exists but plays a minor role compared to fiber. Vodafone operates cable networks in select areas, but fiber is the primary technology. Cable reaches approximately 200-600 Mbps download with limited upload speeds of 25-50 Mbps. Most cable subscribers migrate to fiber when available.
Mobile Networks
Movistar leads 5G deployment with 10,993 cell sites (3,269 at 3.6 GHz, 2,553 at 700 MHz) as of January 2024, a 112% increase year-over-year.
Vodafone operates 6,012 5G sites (1,830 at 700 MHz, 456 at 3.6 GHz) with fastest 5G performance for download and upload. Orange expanded to 9,435 sites (2,760 lower band, 530 upper band), a 53% growth, with focus on 5G Standalone network.
5G uses 700 MHz (n28) for rural reach, 2100 MHz (n1) for wide coverage, and 3.6 GHz (n78) for high-speed urban capacity.
Satellite Internet
Satellite internet from Starlink and Hispasat (200 Mbps service) fills remaining rural gaps where fiber remains uneconomical.
Internet Speed: Urban vs Rural Spain
Urban Areas
Urban centers in Spain have 5-7 ISP choices and multi-gigabit fiber access. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, and Malaga all have extensive FTTH coverage at 90-100% of households plus full 5G mobile service. Madrid averages 224 Mbps download with maximum speeds reaching 6,267 Mbps on premium fiber plans.
Barcelona delivers 200+ Mbps average with major operators offering 1 Gbps standard plans. Valencia averages 194 Mbps download and 148 Mbps upload with 26ms latency. Mid-sized cities often match or exceed major metros.
Palma delivers 213 Mbps median (88% faster than Valencia), Bilbao 211 Mbps (87% faster), and Zaragoza 209 Mbps (86% faster). These cities benefit from modern fiber infrastructure without the congestion of largest metros.
Rural Spain has dramatically improved through the Digital Spain 2025 agenda. The gap between urban and rural coverage for fast broadband fell considerably by mid-2024, with near-elimination targeted by end of 2025. EUR 4.3 billion in public funds (2020-2025) specifically target rural connectivity.
Rural Areas
Most villages are connected to fiber or within reach via wireless/satellite, fulfilling the 100 Mbps minimum target.
Remote and Underserved
Remote mountain areas in Pyrenees, Cantabrian Range, and interior regions still depend on satellite internet where fiber remains uneconomical.
Urban Areas
Spain has among Europe's smallest urban-rural digital divides thanks to aggressive fiber deployment and 5G expansion targeting rural zones.
Internet Providers & Speed in Spain
Movistar (Telefonica)
Movistar (Telefonica) operates Spain's most extensive FTTH network with coverage exceeding 90% of the population. Movistar offers fiber plans from EUR 40/month (promotional, 300 Mbps) to EUR 65/month (1 Gbps). Movistar leads 5G deployment and averages 46 Mbps mobile download.
Movistar's Fusion bundled packages combine fiber, mobile, and TV starting at EUR 60/month. Movistar implements average 2.24% price increase effective January 13, 2026.
MASORANGE formed from the Orange-MásMóvil merger holds 42% subscriber share, making it Spain's largest operator by subscribers. MASORANGE operates the FibreCo joint venture with Vodafone (MASORANGE 58%, Vodafone 17%, GIC 25%), Spain's largest fiber company.
Orange
Orange offers fiber plans from EUR 35/month (100 Mbps) to EUR 55/month (1 Gbps). Orange focuses on Standalone 5G technology and averages 39 Mbps mobile download. Orange raised prices across most packages by average 2% starting January 12, 2026, except the EUR 50/month tier. MásMóvil brands (Yoigo, Pepephone, Lowi) offer budget alternatives starting at EUR 30/month for fiber-mobile bundles.
Vodafone
Vodafone holds significant market position through its participation in the FibreCo joint venture (17% stake) and standalone offerings. Vodafone offers fiber from EUR 35/month (100 Mbps) to EUR 50/month (1 Gbps). Vodafone leads 5G performance with fastest download and upload speeds.
Vodafone increased all offers by EUR 3/month (average 6.72% increase) effective January 2026. Vodafone bundles start at EUR 35/month for fiber and mobile without TV.
Digi disrupts the market through aggressive pricing and rapid expansion. Digi offers 10 Gbps fiber starting at EUR 25/month using XGS-PON technology with WiFi 6 equipment included. Digi grew to 9 million customers (29% year-over-year increase) with 6.23 million mobile and 2.11 million fiber subscribers.
Digi invested EUR 88 million in Q1 2025 for network expansion reaching 12.5 million homes. Digi revenue hit EUR 217 million in Q1 2025 (22% growth). Digi chose not to raise prices in 2026, maintaining competitive advantage.
Regional providers collectively serve 15-20% of Spanish broadband subscribers. Euskaltel dominates Basque Country, Galicia, and Asturias with solid regional fiber networks, offering plans from EUR 30/month. R and Telecable operate in northern Spain with competitive fiber offerings.
Finetwork
Finetwork entered pre-insolvency in May 2025 following billing dispute with Vodafone, highlighting execution risk for smaller operators.
Internet Speed by Region in Spain
Madrid (Community of Madrid)
Madrid averages 224 Mbps download and 196 Mbps upload with 90-100% FTTH coverage across the metro area. Maximum speeds reach 6,267 Mbps on premium fiber plans. All major operators (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, MASORANGE, Digi) compete with 1-10 Gbps offerings. 5G coverage exceeds 98% in urban areas with all three major operators. Madrid benefits from excellent backbone connectivity as Spain's capital and data center hub. Suburban areas have near-identical coverage to city center.
Catalonia (Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona)
Barcelona delivers 200+ Mbps average download with extensive fiber coverage at 90-100% of households. Major operators offer standard 1 Gbps plans. Coastal areas including Costa Brava and Costa Dorada have strong fiber and 5G coverage. Interior mountain areas in Pyrenees have lower coverage with satellite filling gaps. Barcelona ranks among Spain's top cities for speed and reliability. Strong competition keeps prices competitive.
Valencia and Mediterranean Coast (Valencia, Alicante, Murcia)
Valencia averages 194 Mbps download and 148 Mbps upload with 26ms latency. Coastal cities including Alicante and Castellon have 85-95% FTTH coverage. Rural interior areas lag behind coast but benefit from government rural connectivity programs. Murcia has good urban coverage with gaps in mountainous interior. Mediterranean coast benefits from tourism-driven infrastructure investment. 5G covers all major coastal cities.
Basque Country and Northern Spain (Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo)
Bilbao delivers 211 Mbps median download (87% faster than Valencia). Euskaltel dominates Basque Country, Galicia, and Asturias with strong regional fiber networks at competitive prices. San Sebastian, Vitoria, and Pamplona have excellent coverage. Cantabrian coast has good connectivity while interior mountains face challenges. R and Telecable compete in Asturias. Northern cities benefit from early fiber deployment by regional operators.
Andalusia (Seville, Malaga, Granada)
Seville and Malaga have 90-100% FTTH coverage with all major operators competing. Costa del Sol benefits from tourism infrastructure with excellent coverage. Granada city has good coverage while Sierra Nevada mountains depend on satellite. Rural interior Andalusia improved significantly through Digital Spain 2025 funding but remains below urban levels. Coastal areas match or exceed national averages while interior lags 15-25 percentage points.
Interior Spain (Castile, Aragon, Extremadura)
Zaragoza leads at 209 Mbps median download (86% faster than Valencia). Major cities including Valladolid, Salamanca, and Badajoz have 80-95% fiber coverage. Rural Castile, Aragon, and Extremadura benefit from targeted government funding closing the urban-rural gap. Remote villages now reach 100 Mbps minimum through fiber or 5G. Extremadura had lowest historic coverage but rapid improvement through Recovery Plan funding. Interior plains easier to serve than mountain regions.
Internet Pricing in Spain
Entry-level fiber broadband in Spain starts at EUR 25-35 per month for 100-300 Mbps during promotional periods. Digi disrupts pricing at EUR 25/month for 10 Gbps fiber using XGS-PON technology. Standard promotional pricing (first 6-12 months) ranges EUR 30-40/month for 300-600 Mbps.
Contract and Fees
Regular pricing after promotional period rises to EUR 45-60/month. Most plans require 24-month contracts, though month-to-month options exist at EUR 5-10/month premium.
Mid-tier plans at 300-600 Mbps cost EUR 35-50/month during promotions. Movistar 300 Mbps runs EUR 40/month. Vodafone 600 Mbps costs EUR 40/month. Orange 600 Mbps runs EUR 45/month. Gigabit connections range from EUR 45-65/month. Movistar 1 Gbps costs EUR 65/month.
Vodafone 1 Gbps runs EUR 50/month. Orange 1 Gbps costs EUR 55/month. Digi 10 Gbps remains EUR 25/month, undercutting competitors by 50-60%.
Affordability
Bundled packages combining fiber, mobile, and TV start at EUR 60/month. Movistar Fusion bundles run EUR 60-90/month depending on mobile lines and TV channels. Vodafone bundles start EUR 35/month (fiber plus mobile, no TV). Orange bundles begin EUR 50/month. MASORANGE (Yoigo, Pepephone) offers budget bundles from EUR 30/month.
Price increases took effect January 2026. Movistar raised prices average 2.24% (effective January 13). Orange increased most packages average 2% except EUR 50/month tier (effective January 12). Vodafone raised all offers EUR 3/month - average 6.72% increase. Fiber-mobile bundles rose EUR 5/month. Packages with TV increased EUR 6/month. Digi maintained prices, gaining competitive advantage.
Contract and Fees
Spain has no data caps on fixed broadband. All operators offer unlimited data at every speed tier. Router rental costs EUR 3-5/month, though customers can use own equipment.
Affordability
Installation fees range EUR 50-100 for new fiber connections. At median household income of roughly EUR 30,000/year, a EUR 40/month broadband plan represents about 1.6% of income. Spanish broadband pricing is mid-range for Western Europe - less expensive than UK or Germany for similar speeds, competitive with France and Italy.
Network Technology in Spain
Fiber Deployment
FTTH access points hit 80 million at end of 2024, growing 1.3 million year-over-year. Active fiber connections reached 17.6 million in September 2025. Fiber adoption continues growing as operators phase out DSL and promote symmetrical gigabit speeds.
Fiber deployment pace remains strong with major operators adding 2-3 million passings annually. The government's Estrategia Espana Digital 2025 targets near-100% fiber household coverage by 2026, backed by EUR 15.4 billion public funding and EUR 24 billion private investment.
5G Rollout
5G deployment reached 92% population coverage by mid-2024. Urban areas hit 96% coverage while rural areas reached 80%, an 11 percentage point increase in one year, tripling in three years. 5G Home Internet serves as fixed-broadband alternative in areas without fiber, delivering 50-150 Mbps.
XGS-PON fiber technology enables 10 Gbps symmetrical speeds. WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E routers become standard with new fiber installations.
Legacy Technologies
DSL phase-out accelerates as fiber reaches 95%+ coverage. Operators migrate DSL customers to fiber when available. Cable plays minor role in Spain's broadband market compared to fiber dominance.
How to Choose an ISP in Spain
Several factors determine the best provider at your address in Spain. Check coverage, compare pricing, and test speeds before signing a contract.
Check fiber availability at your address
Visit Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, MASORANGE, and Digi websites. Enter your address to verify FTTH coverage. Fiber delivers fastest and most reliable connection with symmetrical upload and download speeds. Spain has 95.2% fiber coverage, so most addresses have multiple fiber options.
Compare speeds and pricing across operators
Digi offers 10 Gbps at EUR 25/month with XGS-PON technology and WiFi 6 equipment - the market's best value. Movistar charges EUR 40-65/month for 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
Decide on bundled packages
Standalone fiber costs EUR 25-50/month. Fiber plus mobile bundles start EUR 35-60/month. Fiber, mobile, and TV packages run EUR 60-90/month. Bundle savings range EUR 5-15/month versus separate services. Consider if you need TV channels or prefer streaming services.
Check regional providers in your area
Euskaltel serves Basque Country, Galicia, and Asturias with competitive fiber at EUR 30-50/month and strong local support. R and Telecable operate in northern regions. Regional providers often match national operator speeds while offering better customer service and local knowledge.
Review contract terms
Most plans require 24-month contracts. Month-to-month options cost EUR 5-10/month extra.
Vodafone runs EUR 35-50/month for 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Orange costs EUR 35-55/month for similar speeds. MASORANGE brands (Yoigo, Pepephone, Lowi) offer budget options from EUR 30/month. Compare promotional pricing (first 6-12 months) against regular rates.
Watch for price increases after promotional period - regular rates are 30-50% higher. Note January 2026 price increases from Movistar (2.24%), Orange (2%), and Vodafone (6.72%). Digi maintained prices.
Check installation fees (EUR 50-100) and router rental (EUR 3-5/month). For remote work, prioritize fiber with symmetrical speeds. 300-600 Mbps handles multiple users with video calls, streaming, and large file transfers.
Compare Internet Providers in Spain
The table below shows top providers by connection type and maximum advertised speed.
| Provider | Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Adamo | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Euskaltel | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Finetwork | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Jazztel | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| MasMovil | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Movistar | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Pepephone | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| R Cable | fiber | 1000 Mbps |
Test Your Connection Speed
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Internet Providers in Spain
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Spain Speed Test FAQ
How do I test my internet speed in Spain?
Click the Start Test button on this page to measure your download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. The test connects to a nearby server in Spain and takes about 30 seconds. For accurate results, connect your computer directly to your router with an ethernet cable instead of using WiFi. Close all other applications, browser tabs, and streaming services during the test. Run the test at different times of day, since speeds may vary during peak evening hours between 20:00 and 23:00. Compare your results against the speed your ISP contract guarantees. If your results consistently fall 20% or more below the advertised speed, document multiple tests and contact your provider. Spanish consumer protection laws require operators to deliver advertised speeds or allow contract termination.
What is the average internet speed in Spain?
Spain's average fixed broadband download speed is 248 Mbps as of May 2025, with upload averaging 243 Mbps. Mobile averages 75 Mbps download. Spain ranks 14th globally for fixed broadband speed. Speeds vary by connection type. Fiber (FTTH) connections deliver 100-1,000 Mbps symmetrical download and upload, with premium plans reaching 10 Gbps. Cable provides 200-600 Mbps download but only 25-50 Mbps upload. DSL delivers 16-50 Mbps download where it still exists. Geographic location affects speed. Madrid averages 224 Mbps, Bilbao 211 Mbps, Zaragoza 209 Mbps, and Barcelona 200+ Mbps. Valencia averages 194 Mbps. Spain has 95.2% fiber coverage and 85% of broadband lines are fiber - the highest in Europe. This extensive fiber infrastructure delivers fast, reliable speeds across most of the country.
Which ISP has the fastest internet in Spain?
Jazztel (owned by Orange) recorded the fastest average speed at 268 Mbps download and 243 Mbps upload in 2025. Digi offers the fastest available speeds at 10 Gbps using XGS-PON fiber technology for EUR 25/month. Among major national operators, Movistar offers fiber plans up to 2 Gbps in covered areas. Vodafone provides 1 Gbps through its fiber network. Orange delivers 1 Gbps standard fiber. For mobile 5G, Vodafone leads with fastest download and upload speeds, followed by Movistar averaging 46 Mbps and Orange 39 Mbps. Regional operators like Euskaltel offer competitive 1 Gbps fiber in Basque Country, Galicia, and Asturias. The fastest connection available depends on your specific address. Check Digi first for 10 Gbps at EUR 25/month. Fiber always delivers highest speeds when available. Spain's 95.2% fiber coverage means most addresses have access to gigabit speeds from multiple operators.
Is fiber internet available in my area in Spain?
Spain has 95.2% fiber-to-the-home coverage as of 2024, ranking among the top three in the EU. 17.6 million fiber connections are active with 80 million FTTH access points installed. Most urban areas including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, and Malaga have 90-100% fiber coverage. Mid-sized cities and towns have 80-95% coverage. Rural areas improved dramatically through the Digital Spain 2025 agenda, with most villages now connected to fiber. Check availability by entering your address on operator websites. Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, MASORANGE, and Digi all have online availability checkers. Coverage varies street by street. If fiber is not yet available at your address, check 5G Home Internet as an alternative - 5G covers 92% of the population (96% urban, 80% rural). Satellite from Starlink or Hispasat serves remaining remote areas. The government targets near-100% fiber coverage by 2026, so deployment continues in underserved zones.
How much does internet cost in Spain?
Fiber internet in Spain costs EUR 25-65 per month depending on speed and provider. Digi offers 10 Gbps fiber at EUR 25/month - the market's best value. Entry-level fiber at 100-300 Mbps costs EUR 30-40/month during promotional periods (first 6-12 months). Standard fiber at 300-600 Mbps runs EUR 35-50/month. Gigabit fiber costs EUR 45-65/month. Movistar charges EUR 40-65/month for 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Vodafone runs EUR 35-50/month for 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Orange costs EUR 35-55/month for similar speeds. Bundled packages combining fiber and mobile start at EUR 35-60/month. Packages with fiber, mobile, and TV run EUR 60-90/month. Prices increased January 2026 - Movistar up 2.24%, Orange up 2%, Vodafone up 6.72% (EUR 3/month). Digi maintained EUR 25/month pricing. Installation fees range EUR 50-100. Router rental costs EUR 3-5/month. No data caps exist on Spanish fixed broadband. Regional providers like Euskaltel offer competitive rates in their service areas. Compare promotional rates against regular pricing after the promotional period ends.