City in Catalonia, Spain
Internet in Barcelona: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Barcelona?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés have wifi but many ask for a purchase and some cap laptop use; coworking spaces are fast and reliable.
Getting online in Barcelona
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and Digi is widespread; 600 Mbps–1 Gbps costs roughly 25–45 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés have wifi but many ask for a purchase and some cap laptop use; coworking spaces are fast and reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Phone shops and airport kiosks sell prepaid SIMs (Orange, Vodafone, Digi, Lebara); about €10–25 for 30–100 GB. Passport required to register. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Digi |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Barcelona
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| betahaus Barcelona | Gràcia | — |
| OneCoWork | Eixample and Poblenou | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Barcelona?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés have wifi but many ask for a purchase and some cap laptop use; coworking spaces are fast and reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Barcelona?
Phone shops and airport kiosks sell prepaid SIMs (Orange, Vodafone, Digi, Lebara); about €10–25 for 30–100 GB. Passport required to register.
Can I use an eSIM in Spain?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Barcelona?
Yes: betahaus Barcelona, OneCoWork.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Spain
- Movistar
- Vodafone
- Orange
- Digi
- TMB (Barcelona metro and bus)
- Barcelona Turisme
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.