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 had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Spain during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 102.94 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 191.62 Mbps.
Movistar and Orange offered the best video experiences
Movistar offered the best 5G video streaming experience in Spain during 1H 2025, while Orange recorded the best video streaming experience among ISPs.
DIGI the fastest fixed ISP in Spain
DIGI was the fastest ISP in Spain during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 321.62 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 321.14 Mbps.
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat the top performing city in Spain
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat recorded the fastest median mobile and fixed download speeds among the most populous cities in Spain. Its median mobile download speed was 154.27 Mbps, and it recorded a median fixed download speed of 298.26 Mbps.
52.21
Fastest 5G Network
80.32
Best 5G Video Experience
86.75
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Movistar had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. Movistar recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 77.3, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 70.65.
Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that mobile providers offer. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall mobile 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 Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Mobile Network
Movistar was the fastest mobile provider in Spain for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, Movistar led on median download speed, recording 102.94 Mbps, ahead of next placed Orange, which recorded 72.72 Mbps. Movistar also led the market on median upload speed, with 14.4 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 50 ms.
Movistar led the market on median 5G download speed, recording 191.62 Mbps, ahead of next placed Orange with 138.23 Mbps. Movistar led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 17.86 Mbps, and led on 5G latency, with 47 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, for all technologies combined and for 5G. Across all technologies, 88.8% of its samples met or exceeded the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, while 76.7% of its 5G samples met or exceeded the higher 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
Movistar recorded the highest 5G Availability in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with 78.7% of its users accessing its 5G network a majority of the time.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
Movistar recorded the best mobile video experience in Spain, with a Video Streaming Score of 74.85. Movistar provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 80.32.
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 84.59. Orange also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 86.75.
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
There was no top rated mobile provider in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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: January – June 2025
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City Performance
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat had the fastest median mobile download speed among Spain’s most populous cities, recording 154.27 Mbps. Málaga was second, followed by Seville in third. At the other end of the scale, Marbella had the slowest median mobile download speed at 73.73 Mbps, followed by Zaragoza and Valencia. Orange was the fastest provider across three cities.
Regional Performance
Community of Madrid had the fastest median mobile download speed among Spain’s regions, recording 88.55 Mbps. Cantabria was second, followed by Asturias in third. At the other end of the scale, Canary Islands had the slowest median mobile download speed at 47.01 Mbps, followed by Castile-La Mancha and Navarre. Movistar was the fastest provider across ten regions.
82.27
Best Fixed Network
76.72
Best ISP Video Experience
93.97
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
DIGI had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Spain during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 82.27.
Speedtest 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.
Speedtest 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 Speedtest 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 77.29. DIGI led on median download speed, recording 321.62 Mbps, ahead of next placed Jazztel, which recorded 307.85 Mbps. DIGI also led the market on median upload speed, with 321.14 Mbps, and on latency, with 17 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 93.9% 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
Orange provided the best ISP video experience in Spain, with a Video Score of 76.72.
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 93.97.
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 3.88 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: January – June 2025
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Best Fixed Network
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Best ISP Video Experience
City Performance
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat had the fastest median fixed download speed among Spain’s most populous cities, recording 298.26 Mbps. Zaragoza was second, followed by Málaga in third. At the other end of the scale, Marbella had the slowest median fixed download speed at 205.65 Mbps, followed by Barcelona and Palma.
Regional Performance
Melilla had the fastest median fixed download speed among Spain’s regions, recording 291.95 Mbps. Basque Country was second, followed by Asturias in third. At the other end of the scale, Canary Islands had the slowest median fixed download speed at 158.55 Mbps, followed by Balearic Islands and Region of Murcia. Orange was the fastest provider across four regions.
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