Telephones in Spain

Telephoning from Andalucia, Spain © istockphoto
Keeping in touch by phone from Andalucia

Telephones in Spain

An overview of the Spanish Mobile Telephone Operators. Movistar the state incumbant, Vodafone, Orange and Mas Mobile have extensive mobil networks. Jazztel and many others offer their service by… More →

If you visit Andalucia frequently, then you could buy a Spanish mobile phone and a 'prepago' pre-paid SIM card for when you are in Spain. On a Spanish SIM card, you will be tied to that particular… More →

Phone and broadband internet connection is now commonplace in the large cities and in the highly populated coasted areas of Andalucia. However, there are still some far-flung rural areas where… More →

Whether you have been in Spain for just a few days or for years one of the things which confuses many foreigners is telephone numbers. There is a logical system of numbering in.

When you take your mobile to another country, this usually means that you no longer have coverage from your service provider even though this is about to change under new EU rules. If you have a… More →

If you are going to be a regular visitor to Spain or Andalucia, you may want to buy a SIM card and a Spanish mobile phone rather than rely on the roaming service provided by your home providor.

The majority of land-line telephone connections in Andalucia are provided by the best known telephone company in Spain, Movistar. They used to be called Telefónica and are often refered to as… More →

Although there are some regional and national fixed-line providers in Andalucia, the previously state owned monopoly, Telefónica, is still the main provider of the basic telephone line and is… More →

Telephoning from Spain is not difficult. The international direct dial access code is 00. Dial 00 plus the country code plus the area code and phone number. (Don't forget you may need to drop an '… More →

Mobile broadband is a type of internet used for mobile phones, laptops and tablets such the iPad when there is no WiFi or landline available. It is also known as 3G, 4G or 5G internet. 5G provides… More →

Dialing Abroad

Telephoning abroad from Spain is not difficult. The international direct dial access code is 00. Dial 00 plus the country code plus the area code and phone number. (Don't forget to drop an '0' before the area code) Thus a London number from a Spanish phone becomes: 00 44 208 1234.

Cheap Calls Abroad from Spain

De-regulation and the increase in competition in within the telephone market in Spain has led to much more consumer choice. There are now many companies providing competitive cheap international call packeges from Spain. Many of these companies provide a cheap and cost effective service for low rate local, national and international calls.

Dialing Numbers in Spain

Inland phone numbers to fixed lines mostly begin with a 9 and have 9 digits. Some newer number begin with a 8. Local calls always require the area code beginning in 9. Almost all numbers in Andalucia are 95 plus seven digits. You may see some phone numbers still advertised on shop signs that don't display the full 9 digit number but the old local seven digit number, try adding 95

Special Numbers

  • Numbers beginning in 900 are freephone numbers
  • Numbers beginning in 901 are local call rate numbers
  • Numbers beginning in 902 are national call rate numbers
  • Numbers beginning in 906 are premium rate numbers (chat lines etc)
  • Numbers beginning in 6 or 7 are mobile phone numbers

More about 900 901 902 Numbers

Mobile Phone Numbers

All mobile phone numbers begin in a 6 or 7. This changed at the begining of the 2000s from numbers beginning in a 9. If you see an old mobile phone number written as 907 123456 or 970 123456 or 909 123456 or 909 123456 the first '9' should be changed to a '6'

Call Centres

Telephone call centers still exist in some locations. You make your call from the individual cubicle and pay at the desk afterwards.

Mobile phones

Telephone shops  sell mobile phones with or without contracts. It is necessary to have photo ID such as passport to purchase a mobile phone and SIM card.

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