Capital city in Community of Madrid, Spain
Internet in Madrid: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Madrid?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi but few welcome long laptop sessions; coworking spaces and libraries are more reliable.
Getting online in Madrid
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is standard in most flats from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and Digi; 600 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 25–45 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés have wifi but few welcome long laptop sessions; coworking spaces and libraries are more 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 Madrid
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Hub Madrid | Embajadores and Chamberí | — |
| Utopicus | Several central locations | — |
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 Madrid?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi but few welcome long laptop sessions; coworking spaces and libraries are more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Madrid?
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 Madrid?
Yes: Impact Hub Madrid, Utopicus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Spain
- Movistar
- Vodafone
- Orange
- Digi
- Metro de Madrid
- Madrid–Barajas Airport (Aena)
- Madrid tourism
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.