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Moving to Spain is exciting, until the admin and the language barrier kick in. This blog is your plain-English guide to expat life in Spain: mobile and fibre, NIE and padrón, banking, UK TV, and settling in. Honest advice from people who've made the move themselves.
Mobile Services in Spain: The Ultimate Expat Guide
Mobile services in Spain explained by an expat who got it wrong first: networks, SIM cards, eSIM, prepaid vs contract, costs and English support.
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eSIM in Spain: How to Choose a Plan and Get Connected
Get an eSIM in Spain with a Spanish number, calls and data, not just a tourist data pack. Check your phone is compatible and get connected in minutes.
Getting Started with Lobster: A New Customer Guide
New to Lobster? From choosing a plan to activating your SIM or eSIM: everything you need to get started, all in English and with no NIE needed.
What You Need to Activate a Spanish SIM Card — No NIE Required
Find out which ID you need to join Lobster without a NIE, how to verify your identity and what to do when your SIM arrives.
New to Lobster? Your Questions Answered
If you have recently changed to Lobster, the English-language mobile provider for expats living in Spain, you might have a few questions that I – as a long-standing Lobster customer – can probably answer for you. Let me share my experience, so that your first days and weeks with Lobster will go as smoothly as … Continued
Mobile Number Portability in Spain: How to Switch Providers Without Hassle
Switch mobile providers in Spain and keep your number. Find out what you need, how long porting takes and what to check before you switch.
How to Sign Up with Lobster: A Step-by-Step Guide
From ordering your SIM or eSIM to your first call — every step of joining Lobster, with what you need ready before you start.
How to Get a Spanish Phone Number (and Keep Your UK One)
Getting a Spanish number without losing your UK one. Porting, dual SIM and eSIM options explained for expats.
Why a Pay-as-you-Go SIM Works So Well for Expats in Spain
No contract, no NIE, no Spanish bank account. Discover why a pay-as-you-go SIM in Spain or eSIM is the smartest option for expats in Spain.
Mobile Coverage in Spain: Will Your Phone Actually Keep Up?
How good is mobile coverage in Spain, really? 4G and 5G explained, coast vs inland, plus Lobster's 2026 coverage maps for the mainland and the islands.