Broadband in Spain

There are over 26.5 million people with access to the internet in Spain, 

which accounts for around 66% of the population and consequently puts 

Spain 13th in the overall world rankings in terms of internet users 

within a single country. Of that larger percentage nearly 7 and a half 

million people have broadband internet connections, a number which 

places them at 10th in the global broadband charts. This means that as 

the industry grows which it invariably will as the demand for fast 

broadband internet increases and as prices fall across the market there 

will be tougher competition for the existing broadband providers. As a 

result there are some great deals and a wealth of options when it comes 

to choosing a broadband provider in Spain. Let’s look at the main 

providers and the packages they offer.

ONO

If you’re looking for an all in one telecommunications and entertainment
package the ONO may have what you’re after. For example, a triple play

package that includes home phone service, broadband internet at 3Mbps

and a TV package will set you back €49.90 a month. Services of up to

50Mbps are available in certain areas of Madrid thanks to fibre optic

technology so if that’s in your area and price range you’ll have all the

speed you’ll ever need.

Telefonica

Second largest company in Spain and operator of the largest ADSL 

broadband service network in the country, Telefonica have the power to 

reach the largest proportion of the population. On a 12 month contract 

with internet and home phone included you will pay just €29.90 and 

receive download speeds of up to 6Mbps using your exiting land line 

connection. For just €3 more each month you can add a television service 

to this deal, and as always the more you combine the more you save.

Jazztel

 - Another provider of coveted triple play phone, internet and TV 

packages, you can also get basic ADSL starting from as little as €7.95 

per month for the first three months or up the spending and the value by 

adding in other services. There’s also a free wireless router included 

in the cost for every new customer, which is great if you’ve just moved 

to Spain and haven’t got compatible equipment. Services from 6Mbps up

to 20Mbps are available in some areas so check your postal code or 

telephone number online to see whether you’re eligible

Ya.com

Another ADSL provider offering numerous packages including a 10Mbps 

service for just €13.97 a month for the first three months which 

represents good value for a high speed connection. With a 12 month 

contract and a free router included in the deal there’s lots to like.

Other Options

If you want an alternative to land line broadband then mobile broadband 

is an option. It`s offered by most mobile telecommunications networks in

Spain, notably Orange, and provides high speed downloads to a PC or Laptop

using 3G networks rather than ADSL or Cable lines.  Use a price comparison

shop online to find the best deals in your area and compare the monthly costs

and contract lengths.

Masmovil

is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator who piggyback on the Orange mobile

network in Spain but they are becoming market leaders in terms of price and

service availability. They offer the cheapest mobile broadband available in

Spain, with the option to surf on your mobile or on your laptop using a USB

modem. Prices start at just 3 cents per megabyte of data used over your

connection, so 25 MB will cost just 75 cents.

For more information on mobile broadband visit - http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk