{"id":53805,"date":"2024-12-17T10:29:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T09:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=53805"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:53:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T01:53:33","slug":"sim-card-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/sim-card-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the best pre-paid SIM card in Spain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your current phone company doesn\u2019t offer international plans or if your study abroad program is long-term, you\u2019ll need to get a <strong>SIM card in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The pre-paid SIM cards are quite easy to get and cheap, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Contract-based cell phone plans require more stability; to get one, you have to prove your residency.<\/p>\n<p>Some companies even make it impossible to cancel cell phone contracts, so if you\u2019re in Spain for less than a year, stick to a pre-paid SIM card in Spain!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why get a SIM card in Spain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While you\u2019re <strong>studying abroad in Spain<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plenty to do<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you won\u2019t be on your phone much at all. However, as a foreigner, it can be easier for us to get lost or need a bit of translation help.<\/p>\n<p>When those crisis moments strike, the last thing you want to do is wander around searching for a bar with Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when it\u2019s key to have an internet connection at the tip of your fingers!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23755\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/whats-app-in-spain.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish SIM Card\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ll use WhatsApp often in Spain, so get a Spanish SIM card to stay connected!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other than maps and translation apps, buying a SIM card in Spain can keep you connected to your new community.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of Spanish people use What\u2019s App for texting and calling.<\/p>\n<p>To stay updated on what your friends are doing (maybe they\u2019re headed to a language <em>intercambio<\/em>?), you\u2019ll need a constant connection.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any free time while waiting for a bus, metro, or the clerk helping you with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/empadronamiento-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>empadronamiento<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, you should <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/best-apps-to-learn-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice your Spanish with a language app<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Challenging your brain to think in Spanish as often as possible will get you fluent in Spanish quickly.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Best Pre-paid SIM Cards in Spain for Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/getting-a-cell-phone-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buying a SIM card in Spain<\/a><\/strong> is easy and often very affordable.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your phone is unlocked by your original provider or a <strong>Spanish SIM card<\/strong> will not work with it.<\/p>\n<p>After that, simply visit any phone store, kiosk, or <em>locutorio<\/em> to buy a SIM card in Spain!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll only need your passport. You can later choose to recharge it in store or online.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of the cheapest SIM card in Spain options for students!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>CGS: Connectivity Global Services \u2013 Your best choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Looking for an affordable mobile plan in Spain?<\/p>\n<p>CGS has you covered with prepaid SIM card options powered by Vodafone and Yoigo networks.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s even better is that you can buy your plan online before your trip to Spain, saving you time and effort.<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up their SIM Card at one of their convenient locations in Madrid, Barcelona, or Valencia after you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>CGS offers a range of plans that include mobile data and unlimited calls to Spanish mobiles and landlines.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling to other EU countries? Most of their budget-friendly plans come with free roaming, keeping you connected wherever you go.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get a price even cheaper by using the coupon code <strong>GGE10<\/strong> when purchasing any of the CGS mobile plans.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectivityglobal.com\/spain-connect-esim\/?connectivity_ref=gogoespana#simcards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all CGS mobile plans here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23760\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sim-card-in-spain-for-students.jpg\" alt=\"SIM card in Spain\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whatever you need most from a cell phone plan, you&#8217;ll find the SIM card in Spain for you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>SIMYo \u2013 Customizable Cell Plans by Orange<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>pre-paid SIM<\/strong> company can thank Orange for it\u2019s wide coverage and high customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>The coolest thing about SIMYo is their \u201cCreate your plan\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p>You can select the exact number of minutes and gigabytes you need! They have cheap pre-determined plans to choose from as well.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Vodafone Yu \u2013 Spanish Cell Plans with Lots of Gigs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This Spanish SIM card is a great choice for study-abroad students.<\/p>\n<p>Their plans are made for young people, including lots of gigs and a little national call-time, as well.<\/p>\n<p>They have an option for 15 minutes\/5 GB for \u20ac10 a month and another plan for 60 minutes\/15 GB at \u20ac20 a month.<\/p>\n<p>Gigs and minutes are cheap to add using the Vodafone app!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LlamaYa \u2013 The Best Balance of Minutes and Gigs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the coverage of phone company giant Masm\u00f3vil, LlamaYa offers users great service.<\/p>\n<p>Their pre-paid plans are cheap and full of gigabytes! Every plan they offer gives users 150 minutes of national call time.<\/p>\n<p>From there, you get 3 GB for \u20ac5, 7 GB for \u20ac10, 12 GB for \u20ac15, and 20 GB for \u20ac20.<\/p>\n<p>Students looking for a <strong>cell phone plan with gigabytes and minutes in Spain<\/strong> will like these options most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your current phone company doesn\u2019t offer international plans or if your study abroad program is long-term, you\u2019ll need to get a SIM card in Spain. The pre-paid SIM cards are quite easy to get and cheap, as well. Contract-based cell phone plans require more stability; to get one, you have to prove your residency. 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