- Reliability
- Very high
Overall9.7/10Among the 5% fastest cities for internet
Good to know
Good to Know
- Las Palmas has excellent home internet infrastructure with 93% FTTH coverage. Fiber plans are cheaper than mainland Spain due to Canary Islands' 7% tax rate.
- Mobile coverage is comprehensive for a city (5G available in 95%+ of area), but drops significantly on northern coast and in rural interior – Movistar generally most reliable outside the city.
- For short stays, tourist e-SIMs from international providers (Holafly, Airalo, Roafly) offer convenience but local SIMs from phone stores offer better value if you have time to buy.
- Prepaid SIM cards from major carriers starting at €10 typically include 60-90 GB data – this is the best value for stays of 1-2+ weeks.
- 5G Standalone is available in Las Palmas via Movistar, offering up to 1,600 Mbps speeds for compatible devices.
- To activate a local SIM or e-SIM, you will need a photo ID (passport accepted). NIE not required for tourists/short-term visitors.
Home Broadband
- Availability
- Wide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage in Las Palmas. Coverage reaches 93% in the Canary Islands with access to fast networks up to 1 Gbps in urban areas.
- Notes
- Prices are for FTTH connections without bundled services. Bundled packages (fiber + mobile + TV) often available at similar prices. Tax rate in Canary Islands is 7% (IGIC) vs 21% VAT on mainland, making it slightly cheaper.
Providers
- Movistar (Telefónica)
- Orange Spain
- Vodafone Spain
- Yoigo
- MásMóvil
Typical Speeds
- Average Upload Mbps
- 90
- Download Mbps Range
- 89-384
- Median Download Mbps
- 143
Pricing Per Month
300 Mbps Fiber
- 300 Mbps Fiber
- €30
600 Mbps Fiber
- 600 Mbps Fiber
- €28
1 Gbps Fiber
- 1 Gbps Fiber
- €33
Mobile Networks
- Technology
- 4G/5G widely available. 5G coverage expanding rapidly with speeds up to 1,600 Mbps via Movistar's 5G Standalone network.
- Coverage Quality
- Very good. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 5G coverage of 95.2% and broadband coverage with at least 100 Mbps reaches over 93%. Mobile internet speeds commonly reach up to 300 Mbps.
Primary Carriers
Movistar (Telefónica)
- Notes
- Strongest nationwide coverage, especially rural areas. Has 5G Standalone (SA) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Orange Spain
- Notes
- Good coverage in urban areas and coastal regions. 5G available in major cities.
Vodafone Spain
- Notes
- Strong 5G in metropolitan areas with consistent 4G throughout tourist regions.
e-SIM
- Cons
- Slightly more expensive per GB than local prepaid SIMs, data-only (no local phone number on budget plans)
- Pros
- Instant delivery, no registration hassle, easier than finding a physical store
- Type
- e-SIM (digital, no physical card)
- Carriers
- Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Yoigo (multi-carrier routing available)
- Cost Range
- €3.00
Starting price (micro plans from third-party providers)
- Setup Time
- Instant – scan QR code, activate on arrival
Typical Tourist Plans
1 GB
- Cost USD
- 1
- Validity Days
- 7
10 GB
- Cost USD
- 13
- Validity Days
- 30
- Note
- Typical budget option for month-long trips
20 GB
- Cost USD
- 23
- Validity Days
- 30
Prepaid Local SIM
- Cons
- May have queues at airports, slight hassle for registration with passport
- Pros
- Best value for money, most data per euro spent, available on arrival
- Type
- Prepaid SIM card (physical)
- Setup Time
- Instant to 1 hour depending on location
- Data Typical
- 60-90 GB included with €10 plans
- Purchase Locations
- Airport, official operator stores, convenience stores, kiosks
- Typical Cost Range
- €10
Starting price for entry-level prepaid plans
Carriers Available
- Movistar
- Orange
- Vodafone
- Yoigo
Connectivity Reliability Tier
Very high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Wide FTTH fiber coverage combined with extensive 5G mobile availability and multiple robust carriers/eSIM options make this a highly reliable location for remote work.
Recommended Carriers For Nomads
- First Choice
- Movistar – best overall coverage in smaller towns and rural areas within Canary Islands
- Third Choice
- Vodafone – competitive pricing, improving network quality
- Budget Option
- Yoigo or MásMóvil – part of larger groups, good value prepaid plans
- Second Choice
- Orange – good value bundles, strong urban coverage
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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