Internet, Mobile & Utilities in Spain
Setting up internet, mobile and utilities in Spain as an expat — fibre providers, best SIM cards, electricity, water and gas. Real costs on the Costa Blanca for 2026.
Spain has some of the best and cheapest fibre internet in Europe — gigabit speeds reach even small coastal villages. Mobile data is cheap too. Here's how to get connected on day one.
Home internet
Fibre (FTTH) is widely available at 300/600/1000 Mbps. Main providers: Movistar (largest network), Vodafone, Orange and budget MVNOs like Lowi, O2 and Digi. Expect €25–€45/month for fibre + mobile bundles.
Mobile SIMs
Pay-as-you-go SIM cards are easy to get with a passport.
- •Lowi: best value (~€7/month for 50 GB)
- •Digi: cheap fibre + mobile bundles
- •Vodafone / Orange / Movistar: premium with full coverage
- •Holafly / Airalo eSIMs: for short-term arrivals before NIE
Electricity & water
Electricity is contracted with Iberdrola, Endesa, Naturgy or independents (Octopus, Holaluz). Average villa €120–€220/month; apartment €60–€120. Water is municipal — €25–€60/month depending on usage and pool.
Setting it all up
You'll need an NIE, a Spanish bank account and the previous occupant's CUPS number (electricity meter ID). Most providers transfer the contract; new contracts take 1–4 weeks for fibre and 1–3 days for utilities.
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