Roaming prices by Spanish operator: 2026 comparison

How much do you really pay for mobile data abroad? This guide goes into detail: we have calculated the exact cost of 10 GB and 20 GB of data for each Spanish operator, both inside and outside the EU, with and without additional bonuses. The numbers are clear: the difference between the worst and best-case scenario can be more than 80 EUR per trip.

Real cost of 10 GB per operator for roaming outside the EU (July 2026)

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The low-cost operators: Digi, Yoigo and MásMóvil

Digi (5.00 €/GB): This is the Spanish operator with the lowest roaming rate outside the EU. Digi does not offer specific traveler packages, but its base rate is already the most competitive among major operators. A 10-day trip with 10 GB costs 50 EUR — expensive compared to an eSIM, but the most economical within traditional Spanish telephony.

Yoigo (6.50 €/GB): The second cheapest. No specific traveler bonus. Yoigo is especially interesting for frequent travelers because its "Mundo" plan includes some international call minutes, which may justify it if you need to make calls abroad in addition to using data.

MásMóvil (7.00 €/GB): More expensive than Digi and Yoigo, but has the advantage of having 10€/1GB bonuses that can be activated in increments. Useful for very short trips (1-2 days) where you only need 1-2 GB.

The low-cost segment conclusion: Even the cheapest (Digi, 5€/GB) is more than 4 times more expensive than a PuraSIM eSIM (1.20 €/GB). For any trip lasting more than 2 days, the eSIM wins in price.

Roaming in the EU: the fine print that few read

All Spanish operators have offered free roaming in the EU since 2017. But there are important conditions that many travelers are unaware of:

1. Fair use policy: If you use EU roaming "excessively" (more than 4 consecutive months in another EU country), the operator may apply surcharges. For normal holidays and business trips, there is no problem.
2. Data limit in EU roaming: Some low-cost operators limit roaming data to a percentage of your plan (for example, if you have 5 GB per month in Spain, they only give you 2 GB in EU roaming). Check your contract conditions.
3. Reduced speed: Some plans limit speed in EU roaming (e.g., to 3G or 10 Mbps) even if you have 5G in Spain. Verify this in the conditions.
4. Does not apply outside the EU: Free roaming DOES NOT apply in the UK (post-Brexit), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, USA, Mexico, or any country outside the EEA.

When is your operator's traveler bonus worth it?

The short answer: almost never, compared to an eSIM. But there are specific cases where it might make sense:

• Very short trips (1-2 days): If you travel for 1 day to a country and only need 500 MB, Movistar's DigiPass (5€/day) may be more convenient than activating an eSIM.
• Emergency without time to plan: If you run out of data at your destination and cannot quickly activate a new eSIM, the operator's emergency bonus can solve it in seconds.
• Destinations not covered by eSIM: In very exotic destinations where travel eSIM providers do not have coverage, operator roaming may be the only option.

For 90% of international trips longer than 2 days, the PuraSIM eSIM is cheaper, with equal or better coverage and speed.

Real savings calculator by trip type

Frequently asked questions about roaming prices

Conclusion

The comparison leaves no room for doubt: roaming from any Spanish operator costs between 4 and 8 times more than a PuraSIM eSIM for the same GB of data. For a two-week trip, savings can exceed 100 EUR. Activate your eSIM at purasim.com before you leave.

Escrito por Marc González Sáez Fundador de PuraSim y especialista en eSIM y conectividad para viajeros. Lleva años ayudando a viajar conectado por todo el mundo sin pagar de más por el roaming, y prueba personalmente las eSIM en cada destino antes de recomendarlas.