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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, pay-as-you-go vs contract, costs and English support.
Latest posts
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.
Best Mobile Plans for Expats in Spain 2026: A Genuine Review
Best mobile plans in Spain for expats: Graham reviews the cheapest options from Vodafone, Movistar, Orange and Lobster to find the best SIM for expat life.
English-friendly Mobile Providers in Spain: They Do Exist
Which English speaking phone company in Spain really delivers? An honest breakdown of the big three, budget MVNOs and Lobster.
Why Lobster Is the Best Mobile Provider for Expats in Spain
Unlimited UK calls, no NIE and English support: why Lobster is the best mobile provider for expats in Spain, from a Brit who tried three others first.
How Much Mobile Data Do I Need Per Month?
Discover typical mobile data needs in Spain, avoid the classic expat mistake of overpaying, and pick a plan that fits your life.
Pay-as-you-Go vs Contract Mobile Plans in Spain: Which One Won’t Drive You Mad?
I learned to choose between pay-as-you-go and contract mobile plans without losing my sanity or my savings.
How to Get a SIM Card in Spain: An Expat’s Honest Account
Getting a Spanish SIM card was much easier that I had imagined, once I discovered Lobster.
Mobile Services in Spain: The Ultimate Expat Guide
Mobile services in Spain explained by an expat who got it wrong first: networks, SIM cards, pay-as-you-go vs contract, costs and English support.