Planning a trip to Barcelona, a long business trip to Europe, or simply looking for a reliable European number for online bank registrations? Choosing the right mobile operator will save you tens of euros. In this article, we will detail why Spanish SIM cards are considered among the best for EU roaming, and take a close look at the tariffs of the country’s main telecom giant — Movistar.
Movistar (owned by Telefónica) is the largest mobile operator in Spain. Its main advantage is its colossal coverage area. Where virtual operators lose their network in the mountains or on highways, Movistar consistently provides 4G/5G.
Main advantages of prepaid (Prepago) Movistar SIM cards:
The operator regularly updates its plans, focusing on huge amounts of internet traffic. Below are the basic prepaid tariffs, which are ideal for both tourists and freelancers:
*Note: Gigabyte volumes are often doubled during promotions; you can always check current information in the operator’s app.
According to EU laws (“Roam Like At Home”), you can use your Spanish tariff in any EU country without extra charges. Arrived in France, Germany, or Italy? Your internet will be consumed from the basic package, and all incoming calls will be absolutely free.
Despite Brexit, Movistar has kept EU-like conditions for the UK (internet and calls are charged according to the domestic tariff). But for the USA, the operator has a special protective mechanism: the internet is activated in packages (for example, 500 MB for a fixed daily amount), only if you turn on data roaming. If the internet is turned off, money will not be deducted.
If you decide to buy a Movistar SIM card in Ukraine, the setup process will take just a couple of minutes.
Step 1: Insert the SIM card. Turn off your smartphone, insert the SIM card (it has a universal 3-in-1 size), and turn the device on. Enter the PIN code specified on the plastic card base.
Step 2: Turn on data roaming. If you are in Ukraine or another country outside Spain, go to your phone’s cellular settings and turn on the “Data Roaming” switch. This is necessary to register on the partner network.
Step 3: Check balance and top up. Download the official “Mi Movistar” app. There you can manage your tariff, buy extra gigabytes, and top up your account using a regular Ukrainian bank card (Visa/Mastercard).
The Spanish telecommunications market is rich in favorable offers. If for some reason Movistar tariffs do not suit you, there are always powerful alternatives:
On the MetaSim.com.ua website, you can order any Spanish SIM card with “Nova Poshta” delivery throughout Ukraine. We provide fully ready-to-use SIM cards, and we can also register them to your foreign passport so you don’t waste precious vacation time visiting telecom stores. Choose reliability — stay online anywhere in the world!