PuraSim Study · 2026 Data
Summary: within the European Union, roaming is included in the plan of all Spanish operators (with fair use limits). Outside the EU (USA, Asia, Latin America, UK, Switzerland, Andorra, Africa), roaming costs skyrocket to between €8 and €20 per day or are charged per MB — and with some operators (Lowi, Digi), you can't use data at all. A travel eSIM avoids this cost with a fixed price and is up to 90% cheaper.
Real example: 7 days in the United States
Indicative ranges based on 2026 public rates. Exact cost depends on your plan and region: always check your operator's official website.
Roaming by Spanish operator (2026)
| Operator | Network used | Roaming in the EU | Outside the EU | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movistar | Own network | Included (fair use 15-26 GB) | Daily bundle ~8-15 EUR/day | Expensive outside EU |
| Vodafone | Own network | Included (fair use) | Vodafone Viaja packs by day/zone | Expensive outside EU |
| Orange | Own network | Included (fair use) | World bundles by day | Expensive outside EU |
| Yoigo | MasOrange | Included | World plan / bundles | Expensive outside EU |
| Digi | MVNO (Movistar/Orange) | Included | Limited or pay-as-you-go | Very expensive outside EU |
| Lowi | Vodafone | Included | No bundles: data blocked or pay-as-you-go | No data outside EU |
| Simyo | Orange | Included | Pay-as-you-go (EUR/MB) | Very expensive outside EU |
| Pepephone | MasOrange | Included | Pay-as-you-go | Expensive outside EU |
| MasMovil | MasOrange | Included | International bundles | Expensive outside EU |
| Jazztel | Orange | Included | World bundles | Expensive outside EU |
| Finetwork | Vodafone | Included | Pay-as-you-go / bundles | Expensive outside EU |
| O2 | Movistar | Included (fair use) | Pay-as-you-go | Expensive outside EU |
Study conclusions
- 100% of operators include roaming in the EU, but with data limits (fair use): the cheaper your plan, the less roaming data you have.
- Outside the EU, no one is cheap: the typical range is €8-€20/day. A 10-day trip can mean €80-€200 just for connectivity.
- Low-cost MVNOs are the worst outside the EU: Lowi and Digi limit or block data; Simyo and Pepephone charge per MB.
- The United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Andorra are not in the EU: your plan does not include roaming there, even if they are in Europe.
- The alternative: a travel eSIM provides local data for a fixed price starting from ~€1 with no bill surprises.
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View eSIMs by destination →How to cite this study: "2026 Roaming Study in Spain", PuraSim — purasim.com/pages/estudio-roaming-espana-2026. You may reproduce the table by linking to this page as the source.
Methodology: compilation of public roaming conditions of major Spanish operators and MVNOs (2026). Indicative ranges; consult the official website of each operator.