A USB modem essentially allows you to connect to the internet wherever you may be, so if your landlord doesn't allow you to make a long-term contract or you simply won't be staying that long in the city, this method is the ideal way to connect and is referred to as Mobile Broadband. If you do want fixed home broadband, there's also an offer for that in the list too.
1. Vodafone
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One of the best options is the offer from Vodafone (webpage in Spanish or Catalan). You can get started for €49, which includes the USB modern with micro-sim card, connecting you wherever you go. If you want, you can even take the micro-sim and put it directly into your smartphone or tablet so you don't need to carry a laptop with you to connect to the internet on the go.
Tariffs and conditions
- 1.5 GB of navigation for three months is €15
- There are no activation or start up costs after buying the modem.
- The modem is activated at the moment of contracting the service and can be stopped at any time.
- Required documentation: any proof of identity and a European or Spanish bank account (learn how to open a bank account in Barcelona here.
- You can request the service at any Vodafone store in the city.
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Map of Vodafone stores in Barcelona
2. Yoigo
Another solution is the company called Yoigo (webpage in Spanish), this one was created with only foreigners in possession of a NIE in mind. With €9 you'll receive a small USB that can connect to the laptop and will connect you online wherever you decide to go.
Tariffs and conditions
- 1.2 GB of data for only €11 per month.
- If the 1.2 GB limit is exceeded, velocity for the next month will be reduced.
- There are no activation costs apart from the USB.
- The service is activated at the moment of signing the contract and you can stop at any time.
- Required documentation: NIE and a Spanish bank account.
- You can activate the service from any Yoigo store in Barcelona.
Map of Yoigo stores in Barcelona
3. Movistar
If you're going to stay more than 6 months, Movistar (Website in Spanish and Catalan) offer a phone line and 10Mbps ADSL internet. If you need more speed, then you can opt for fibre optic Internet for €65 per month, but you may need permission from the apartment owner to install fibre optics to the house as they usually need to drill a hole in the wall and set up a separate line. Certainly worth the 100Mbps speeds if you're downloading large amounts of data.
Tariffs and conditions
- 10 Mbps download speeds for €48 per month or 100 Mbps Fibre Optic speeds for 65€ per month.
- Without connection and disconnection costs after 6 months.
- If you need to leave the contract before 6 months, then they will charge you an addition €120.
- The line will be activated within a period of 2-3 days upon signing the contract. However, in the case of delays, you may be waiting up to 15 days!
- Required documentation: Passport and a Spanish bank account.
- The service can be contracted from any Movistar store
Map of Movistar stores in Barcelona
4. Orange
There is also Orange (website in English and Spanish ), where you can choose either a monthly or pay as you go mobile broadband tariff, both reasonably priced. The only drawback is the initial cost of the WiFi router is €79. Unlike the other networks though, Orange offer fast 4G connections covering all of Barcelona in their monthly mobile internet plans (tested by an independent company to be on average 60 Mbps, but can reach as much as 100 Mbps).
Tariffs and conditions
- 1 GB of 3G navigation for only €8.95 per month on pay as you go. Alternatively you can choose the 4G monthly plan which includes 1 GB per month at €10.85/month. There is also a monthly plan of 3 GB per month at €10.85/month for the first three months and then €22.95/month from there-on.
- Without additional activation/deactivation costs (in certain cases)
- The line is available from the moment you contract it. You can leave without any costs if you use your own mobile router or tablet with the sim-card
- Required documentation: A form of photographic identification and a Spanish bank account
- You can ask for more information and request the service at any Orange store in the city.
Map of Orange stores in Barcelona
5. OK Apartment Barcelona
We offer a connection service for high speed mobile internet in our apartments that do not have Internet installed for a price of €60 per month.
Tariffs and conditions
- Connection speed between 20 Mbps and 50 Mbps, so you can download files quickly.
- The package includes 35 GB/month, but can be increased for €10 for every additional 5 GB.
- The contract price is €30.
- A deposit of €100 is required, which is given back once the router is returned.
Where to find OK Apartment
These are the Internet tariffs on offer for your stay in the city. For more information and to contract the service that better suits your own needs, it's suggested that you take a visit to one of the shopping centres found in our Barcelona shopping guide, where you can normally find multiple stores from these ISPs under one roof.
Careful though, once you have Internet, you won't leave the house!
