How to get a Spanish phone number when you arrive in Valencia

How to get a Spanish phone number

One of the first things you’ll need when you arrive in Valencia is a Spanish phone number. The easiest option to start with is a prepaid SIM card. You can buy one online in a few minutes; all you’ll need is your contact details and a delivery address. Bear in mind that SIM cards are handed over in person to the account holder, so you’ll need to give the courier your full name and NIE before they can hand it over.

Once you’ve been here for a while and you’re sure you’ll be staying in Valencia for some time, it may be worth switching from pay-as-you-go to a monthly contract. For this step, you will need a Spanish bank account so the monthly charge for your plan can be paid by direct debit.

In Valencia, there are several ways to buy a SIM card or sign up for a mobile plan for students.

The most popular mobile networks in Spain:

• Movistar: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards for students, with exclusive discounts on calls, texts and mobile data. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• Vodafone: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards for students, with exclusive discounts on calls, texts and mobile data. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• Orange: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards for students, with exclusive discounts on calls, texts and mobile data. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• Yoigo: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards for students, with exclusive discounts on calls, texts and mobile data. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• MásMóvil: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards for students, with exclusive discounts on calls, texts and mobile data. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.

Budget mobile networks:

As well as the networks mentioned above, there are also several budget providers offering SIM cards and contract plans for students in Valencia:

• Lebara: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards with low rates and exclusive student discounts. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• LycaMobile: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards with low rates and exclusive student discounts. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• Simyo: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards with low rates and exclusive student discounts. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.
• Pepephone: Offers contract plans and prepaid SIM cards with low rates and exclusive student discounts. You can buy a SIM card or sign up for a plan in any of its shops or on its website.

It’s worth bearing in mind that these budget providers have different offers and promotions, so we recommend researching and comparing the plans and rates available before making a decision, to make sure you choose the option that best suits your needs and budget.

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