City in Basque Country, Spain
Internet in Bilbao: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bilbao?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Abando and Indautxu have reliable wifi and are generally laptop-tolerant; coworking is fast and steady.
Getting online in Bilbao
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Digi and Euskaltel is widespread; 600 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 25–45 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Abando and Indautxu have reliable wifi and are generally laptop-tolerant; coworking is fast and steady. |
| 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) |
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 Bilbao?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Abando and Indautxu have reliable wifi and are generally laptop-tolerant; coworking is fast and steady.
Which SIM card should I get in Bilbao?
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.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Spain
- Movistar
- Vodafone
- Orange
- Digi
- Metro Bilbao
- Bilbobus
- Bilbao Airport (Aena)
- Visit Bilbao
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 Spotted something out of date?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.