- Reliability
- High
Overall3.8/10Slower internet than about 60% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Digi offers the cheapest long-term prepaid plans (€7/month) but Movistar has the strongest network overall with best 5G coverage.
- EU roaming is included on all major Spanish SIM cards (15-30 GB depending on plan) — you can use your Spanish SIM throughout Europe at domestic rates.
- Buy your SIM card in a city store rather than the airport to save 30-50% on the same plan.
- Internet speeds in Valencia are adequate but slower than major Spanish cities; expect 49-306 Mbps typical range with median 83 Mbps.
- 4G LTE and 5G are widely available; if your phone is older, verify it supports at least 4G as some carriers have shut down 3G networks.
- Most providers push bundled internet + mobile packages; internet-only plans are possible but may require looking for smaller providers or asking explicitly.
Home Broadband
Providers
Telefonica De Espana (Movistar)
- Type
- Fiber optic
- Reliability Notes
- Most common provider in Valencia. Widest coverage. Typical connection quality is consistently high.
Typical Speed Mbps
- Upload Mbps
- 59
- Download Range
- 77.66-298.63
Digi
- Type
- Fiber optic
- Entry Plan 500mbps
- €15
- Note
- Offers some of the lowest prices in Spain. Many providers are aggressively pushing bundling.
Vodafone Espana
- Type
- Fiber optic
Typical Speed Mbps
- Download Range
- 50-90 average
Orange Spain
- Type
- Fiber optic
Typical Speed Mbps
- Download Range
- 302 average
PROCONO
- Type
- Available in Valencia
Speed Summary
- Fast Population Percentage
- 30
- Very Fast Population Percentage
- 18
- Typical Range Mbps
- 49-306
- Median Download Mbps
- 83
- Average Download Mbps
- 172
- Notes
- Speeds slower than major Spanish cities like Palma (88% faster) and Bilbao (87% faster). Median broadband speed increased 52% in 2025.
Mobile Carriers
Movistar (Telefonica)
- Coverage 5g Percentage
- 91% population coverage
- Type
- Major network
- Strengths
- Strongest overall mobile network. Widest 5G footprint. Best for rural/inland coverage.
- Prepaid Entry Plan
- €10
- Contract Unlimited Plan
- €51
Higher Tier Plans
240 GB, 28 days
- 240 GB, 28 Days
- €15
300 GB, 28 days
- 300 GB, 28 Days
- €20
Vodafone Spain
- Type
- Major network
- Strengths
- Best 5G performance. Fastest 4G/LTE download and upload speeds. 5G available for prepaid customers.
- Note
- Closed down 3G network in 2023; requires 4G/LTE or 5G device.
Prepaid Plans
270 GB (15 GB EU roaming), unlimited Spain calls, 28 days
- 270 GB (15 GB EU Roaming), Unlimited Spain Calls, 28 Days
- €15
330 GB (23 GB EU roaming), unlimited Spain calls, 28 days
- 330 GB (23 GB EU Roaming), Unlimited Spain Calls, 28 Days
- €20
380 GB (30 GB EU roaming), unlimited Spain calls, 28 days
- 380 GB (30 GB EU Roaming), Unlimited Spain Calls, 28 Days
- €30
MasOrange (Orange Merged with MásMóvil)
- Type
- Major network group
- Sub Brands
- Orange, Yoigo, Jazztel, Simyo, Pepephone, Lebara, Lyca, Llamaya
- Yoigo Budget Option
- €13
Orange Prepaid Plans
80 GB (best city value), 28 days
- 80 GB (Best City Value), 28 Days
- €10
50 GB, 30 days
- 50 GB, 30 Days
- €20
100 GB, 30 days
- 100 GB, 30 Days
- €30
Unlimited data, 30 days
- Unlimited Data, 30 Days
- €35
Digi
- Type
- Challenger (Romanian-owned)
- Entry Plan
- €7.00
- Note
- Rapidly gaining customers. Price war with MasOrange. Has own fiber and growing mobile network with national roaming on Movistar.
Connectivity Reliability Tier
high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Valencia has widespread fiber coverage from multiple established providers plus stable 5G across major carriers and easy SIM/eSIM access, though it lags slightly behind Spain's top-tier cities.
SIM Card Acquisition
- ID Needed
- Valid foreign passport or EU National ID card (NIE not required for prepaid)
- e-SIM Availability
- Major carriers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Lobster) support e-SIM activation with QR code; some may require in-person registration
- Registration Requirement
- Spanish law requires all SIMs (physical and e-SIM) to be registered to a named individual.
- Airport Pricing Note
- Airport prices typically 30-50% higher than city center stores
Where To Buy
- Official carrier stores (Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo)
- Supermarkets and convenience stores
- Kiosks throughout the city
- Online with some carriers
5g Availability
5G signal stable in Valencia across major city areas, subway, shopping centers, beaches. Widespread in 2026 especially in cities and tourist areas. All major carriers support 5G.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.