Region in Valencian Community, Spain
Internet in Costa Blanca: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Costa Blanca?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is generally good in Alicante; some rural urbanizaciones inland have weaker mobile coverage.
Getting online in Costa Blanca
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is widespread in Alicante and coastal towns; 300–1,000 Mbps for roughly 30–45 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is generally good in Alicante; some rural urbanizaciones inland have weaker mobile coverage. |
| 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 | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking in Costa Blanca
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Costa Blanca?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is generally good in Alicante; some rural urbanizaciones inland have weaker mobile coverage.
Which SIM card should I get in Costa Blanca?
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
- Aena: Alicante-Elche Airport
- TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante
- Visit Costa Blanca
- Alicante Diario: Bolt launches in Alicante (Feb 2026)
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.