Internet Speeds in Spain
🇪🇸 Spain broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Spain Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Spain
Spain is a fibre broadband powerhouse, with over 85% FTTH penetration - One of the highest in the world. Movistar (Telefónica), Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain, and low-cost challenger Digi compete aggressively. Spain's fibre rollout benefited from early infrastructure investment and government broadband subsidies.
Telefónica's FTTH network (Movistar) is the dominant infrastructure provider, with competitors including MásMóvil group (Yoigo, Pepephone, Simyo). Orange Spain and Vodafone use both their own and Telefónica's wholesale fibre access. Digi, originally Romanian, has disrupted with ultra-low-cost gigabit fibre plans.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Spain
Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.
| Provider | Download | Upload | Ping | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movistar (Telefónica España) | 590 Mbps | 560 Mbps | 6 ms | FTTH (GPON/XGS-PON) | View speed test → |
| Vodafone Spain | 540 Mbps | 510 Mbps | 7 ms | FTTH (own + Movistar wholesale) | View speed test → |
| Orange Spain | 520 Mbps | 490 Mbps | 7 ms | FTTH (own + Movistar wholesale) | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Spain
- Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
- Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
- Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
- Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
- Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.
Spain Broadband Notes
- Spain's FTTH penetration is among the top 3 globally
- Digi Spain launched 1 Gbps fibre plans for under €20/month
- Spain ranked 8th globally for fixed broadband speed in 2024