Spain
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
Movistar led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Movistar was the fastest mobile provider in Spain during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined, and also specifically for 5G. It recorded a median 5G download speed of 191.17 Mbps, and an upload speed of 17.48 Mbps.
Orange and DIGI offered the best gaming experiences
Orange offered the best 5G gaming experience in Spain during 2H 2024, while DIGI recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
DIGI the fastest fixed ISP in Spain
DIGI was the fastest ISP in Spain during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 321.31 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 314.69 Mbps.
Community of Madrid and La Rioja were the top performing regions in Spain
Among the regions of Spain, Community of Madrid recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 80.25 Mbps, while La Rioja outpaced the other regions to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 272.40 Mbps.
179.02
Fastest 5G Network
80.21
Best 5G Video Experience
86.09
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Movistar was the fastest mobile provider in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 130.27. Movistar led on median download speed, recording 85.19 Mbps, ahead of next placed Orange, which recorded 55.65 Mbps, and Yoigo with 40.13 Mbps. Movistar also led the market on median upload speed, with 13.27 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 52 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fastest 5G Network
Movistar was the fastest 5G provider in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 179.02. Movistar led on median 5G download speed, recording 191.17 Mbps, ahead of next placed Orange, which recorded 108.69 Mbps, and Yoigo with 74.69 Mbps. Movistar also led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 17.48 Mbps, and led on 5G latency, with 50 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
Movistar recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Spain, with 88.9% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload throughput. It also had the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 76.3% of samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Best 5G Availability
There was no best provider for 5G Availability in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
Vodafone recorded the best mobile video experience in Spain, with a Video Streaming Score of 73.94. Vodafone provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 80.21.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Orange recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Spain, with a Game Score of 83.60. Orange also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 86.09.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored Movistar as the top rated mobile provider in Spain, with a score of 3.16 out of 5, ahead of its competitors.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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Regional Performance
The Community of Madrid had the fastest median mobile download speed among Spain’s Autonomous Communities/Cities, recording 80.25 Mbps. Asturias was second, followed by Catalonia in third. At the other end of the scale, Navarre had the slowest median mobile download speed at 40.85 Mbps, followed by Castile-La Mancha, and Castile and León. Movistar was the fastest provider across 15 regions.
82.37
Best Fixed Network
3.92/5
Top Rated ISP
94.15
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Overall Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score. DIGI had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 82.37.
Overall Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall fixed network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Overall Connectivity Score.
Fastest Fixed ISP
DIGI was the fastest ISP in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 351.75. DIGI led on median download speed, recording 321.31 Mbps, ahead of next placed Jazztel, which recorded 279.12 Mbps, and Orange with 277.45 Mbps. DIGI also led the market on median upload speed, with 314.69 Mbps, and on latency, with 16 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
DIGI recorded the highest network Consistency in Spain, with 93.7% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload throughput.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
There was no winner of best ISP video experience in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
DIGI provided the best ISP gaming experience in Spain, with a Game Score of 94.15.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored DIGI as the top rated ISP in Spain, with a score of 3.92 out of 5, ahead of its competitors.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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Regional Performance
La Rioja had the fastest median fixed download speed among Spain’s Autonomous Communities/Cities, recording 272.40 Mbps. Basque Country was second, followed by Navarre in third. At the other end of the scale, the Balearic Islands had the slowest median fixed download speed at 118.48 Mbps, followed by the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community. DIGI was the fastest provider across seven regions.
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