Internet in Spain
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in Spain
.
ADSL arrived in Spain
in 1999.
The most common speed in Spain is 10 Mbps as it is the default offer from movistar
, the main broadband supplier in the country. Clients of other DSL companies usually have higher speeds sold as "Máxima velocidad" (maximum speed) or "Hasta 20 megas" (up to 20 Mbps); in those offers the speed of the connexion depends of the quality of the line (length of the wire, attenuation, noise) as those speeds are just at the limit of the ADSL2+ technology. Jazztel
gets better results with its "Hasta 30 megas" (up to 30 Mbps) because that connection works with VDSL. In opposition to those unguaranteed offers, Ono
, the main cable provider, sells its connections as "x megas reales" (x true Mbps).
The higher speeds can be obtained from Ono with 50 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s through coaxial cable with DOCSIS 3.0 and in some areas, symmetric 100 Mb/s with FTTH.
In some rural areas, wireless technologies (WIMAX
, LMDS
, Satellite
, HDSPA, ...) are used to provide wired-like services, the main provider of these services is Iberbada (a Telefónica
subsidiary like movistar).
networks are being deployed. Nearly the 100% of Spain is covered by at least UMTS.
The main providers are:
The use of those networks for Internet is very important due to the high penetration of smartphones and Internet on the phone in Spain. People usually use flat rates for Internet with limits depending on the price, once that limit is overpassed, the speed falls from ~7 Mbps to ~128 Kbps (depending on the provider) or the client pays for the extra amount of data downloaded.
The use of usb devices for computers to connect to these networks is also common and some fixed broadband providers offer them for free or at low cost for use on holidays.
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
in Spain
Spain
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.
ADSL arrived in Spain
Spain
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in 1999.
Fixed lines
The main ISPs are:- movistarTelefónicaTelefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
- Former state telecom monopoly - VodafoneVodafoneVodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
- ADSL and VoIP provider - OrangeOrange SAOrange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with 210 million customers . The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was...
- Formerly WanadooWanadooWanadoo is the former name of the ISP division of Orange SA, which is a subsidiary of France Télécom. It operated in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Mauritius, Madagascar, Lebanon, and Jordan...
, the Internet branch of Uni2 - Ya.com - Started by Jazztel, bought by Deutche Telekom later sold to OrangeOrange SAOrange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with 210 million customers . The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was...
. - JazztelJazztelJazztel is a telecom that operates in Spain offering triple play services . Jazztel was founded in 1998 by Martin Varsavsky. Jazztel is a Spanish company that is owned by a British company called Jazztel p.l.c. It was incorporated under the laws of England and Wales in July 1998. It is Registered...
- The first ISP to provide ADSL2+ throughout the country. - OnoOnoONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the Japanese surname:In Japanese, Ono and Ōno are different place names and also common surnames. Ono means "small field" and Ōno means "large field". Both are used as Japanese surnames.* Ono no Azumabito ONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the...
- Spain's first cable Internet/telephone and TV provider.
The most common speed in Spain is 10 Mbps as it is the default offer from movistar
Telefónica
Telefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
, the main broadband supplier in the country. Clients of other DSL companies usually have higher speeds sold as "Máxima velocidad" (maximum speed) or "Hasta 20 megas" (up to 20 Mbps); in those offers the speed of the connexion depends of the quality of the line (length of the wire, attenuation, noise) as those speeds are just at the limit of the ADSL2+ technology. Jazztel
Jazztel
Jazztel is a telecom that operates in Spain offering triple play services . Jazztel was founded in 1998 by Martin Varsavsky. Jazztel is a Spanish company that is owned by a British company called Jazztel p.l.c. It was incorporated under the laws of England and Wales in July 1998. It is Registered...
gets better results with its "Hasta 30 megas" (up to 30 Mbps) because that connection works with VDSL. In opposition to those unguaranteed offers, Ono
Ono
ONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the Japanese surname:In Japanese, Ono and Ōno are different place names and also common surnames. Ono means "small field" and Ōno means "large field". Both are used as Japanese surnames.* Ono no Azumabito ONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the...
, the main cable provider, sells its connections as "x megas reales" (x true Mbps).
The higher speeds can be obtained from Ono with 50 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s through coaxial cable with DOCSIS 3.0 and in some areas, symmetric 100 Mb/s with FTTH.
In some rural areas, wireless technologies (WIMAX
WiMAX
WiMAX is a communication technology for wirelessly delivering high-speed Internet service to large geographical areas. The 2005 WiMAX revision provided bit rates up to 40 Mbit/s with the 2011 update up to 1 Gbit/s for fixed stations...
, LMDS
LMDS
LMDS may refer to:*Los Mismos De Siempre - Abbreviated as LMDS, is fans of La Renga*Local Multipoint Distribution Service, abbreviated as LMDS, being microwave signals to transmit voice, video, and data signals for short distances...
, Satellite
Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
, HDSPA, ...) are used to provide wired-like services, the main provider of these services is Iberbada (a Telefónica
Telefónica
Telefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
subsidiary like movistar).
Some facts
- Virtually all wired connections are unmetered.
- Almost every single broadband line comes with free calls to landlines within Spain.
- Some offers include limited calls to mobile phones.
- movistarTelefónicaTelefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
, OnoOnoONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the Japanese surname:In Japanese, Ono and Ōno are different place names and also common surnames. Ono means "small field" and Ōno means "large field". Both are used as Japanese surnames.* Ono no Azumabito ONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the...
and JazztelJazztelJazztel is a telecom that operates in Spain offering triple play services . Jazztel was founded in 1998 by Martin Varsavsky. Jazztel is a Spanish company that is owned by a British company called Jazztel p.l.c. It was incorporated under the laws of England and Wales in July 1998. It is Registered...
offer traditional landlines while VodafoneVodafoneVodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
, OrangeOrange SAOrange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with 210 million customers . The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was...
and Ya.com offer VoIP landlines (their routers usually reinject the voice to the client previous installation). - movistarTelefónicaTelefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
, Ono and OrangeOrange SAOrange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with 210 million customers . The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was...
are the main providers offering TV packages with their broadband.
Mobile lines
There are three 2G (GSM) networks, four 3G (UMTS, HDSPA, HSUPA, etc...) networks and LTE3GPP Long Term Evolution
3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques...
networks are being deployed. Nearly the 100% of Spain is covered by at least UMTS.
The main providers are:
- movistarTelefónicaTelefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
- Former state telecom monopoly - VodafoneVodafoneVodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
- OrangeOrange SAOrange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with 210 million customers . The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was...
- Formerly WanadooWanadooWanadoo is the former name of the ISP division of Orange SA, which is a subsidiary of France Télécom. It operated in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Mauritius, Madagascar, Lebanon, and Jordan...
, the internet branch of Uni2. - Yoigo - movistar network for GSM and in areas without own network.
- SimyoSimyosimyo is a no frills brand of a mobile virtual network operator operated by KPN in Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain.The company was founded in May 2005. Its headquarters are in Düsseldorf from a four-member team led by Rolf Hansen, the current CEO. Participation was initially...
- Orange network. - Pepephone - Vodafone network.
The use of those networks for Internet is very important due to the high penetration of smartphones and Internet on the phone in Spain. People usually use flat rates for Internet with limits depending on the price, once that limit is overpassed, the speed falls from ~7 Mbps to ~128 Kbps (depending on the provider) or the client pays for the extra amount of data downloaded.
The use of usb devices for computers to connect to these networks is also common and some fixed broadband providers offer them for free or at low cost for use on holidays.