Internet Speed score
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Barcelona86/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Barcelona
Barcelona has fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing technology and creative-industry presence. Internet Speed in Barcelona scores 86/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 86/100
Fixed broadband median
240 Mbps
Strong fixed-broadband performance across the metro.
Mobile median
130 Mbps
Reliable 4G/5G mobile experience.
Coverage
Comprehensive
Fiber footprint reaches most residential areas.
Barcelona internet speed data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband median | 240 Mbps | Solid for streaming, calls, and remote work. |
| Mobile median | 130 Mbps | Hybrid work-friendly mobile productivity. |
| Coverage | Comprehensive | Service availability is broad. |
Internet Speed city comparison
A crawlable comparison across a selection of same-country and top-scoring cities. The complete set is reachable via the rankings, the cities index, and each city profile.
| City | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona (this page) | 86/100 | Barcelona has fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing technology and creative-industry presence. |
| Madrid | 88/100 | Madrid offers fast fiber broadband and broad mobile coverage, supporting remote work and a growing digital-services sector. |
| Bilbao | 77/100 | Bilbao's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Valencia | 76/100 | Valencia's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Malaga | 75/100 | Malaga's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz | 74/100 | Vitoria-Gasteiz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Seville | 74/100 | Seville's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Burgos | 73/100 | Burgos's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Zaragoza | 73/100 | Zaragoza's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Granada | 73/100 | Granada's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| León | 72/100 | León's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Alicante | 72/100 | Alicante's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Valladolid | 72/100 | Valladolid's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gijón | 71/100 | Gijón's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Almería | 71/100 | Almería's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Santiago de Compostela | 71/100 | Santiago de Compostela's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Murcia | 71/100 | Murcia's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Torrejón de Ardoz | 71/100 | Torrejón de Ardoz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Palma | 70/100 | Palma's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Elche | 70/100 | Elche's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cádiz | 70/100 | Cádiz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cartagena | 70/100 | Cartagena's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Alcobendas | 70/100 | Alcobendas's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 69/100 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Córdoba | 69/100 | Córdoba's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 69/100 | L'Hospitalet de Llobregat's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 69/100 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Badalona | 69/100 | Badalona's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jaén | 69/100 | Jaén's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Barakaldo | 69/100 | Barakaldo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Melilla | 69/100 | Melilla's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
Interpretation
Connectivity scoring weighs fixed and mobile performance and digital-readiness depth. Spain's national fiber rollout supports Barcelona's strong score. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 64/100, so Barcelona is 22 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
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Sources
2 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- International Telecommunication Union: Measuring Digital Development
Used as the connectivity reference for national and city-level digital-readiness signals.
- Ookla: Speedtest Global Index
Used as a directional speed and latency reference for city connectivity scoring.
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