Getting connected
How to get a fixed phone line in Spain
The majority of phone lines into the home continue to be provided by Telefónica, even if you decide to use another provider for your calling charges.
Some regional operators now offer competing services, but it will depend on where you are living. An installation process will typically take 4-5 days, but there are stories of it taking a lot longer - chase the company if they don't deliver.
Telefónica charges around €77,53 (end of 2004) for basic phone line installation, but this can be less if there's a competing regional operator in your area. Telefónica's standard installation package usually include an actual telephone in the price; this not free as it belongs to the company and you will be billed a monthly rental fee. We recommend you skip this and buy your own phone to save cash, but make sure you don't get charged for the rental anyway (we have heard stories of this happening). Monthly phone line rental is around €10-12.
Further reading
- Getting started: Telephone providers in Spain
- Internet access: How to get an internet connection at home
- Internet cafés: Where to go online without a connection at home
- Calling: How to use the phone in Spain
- Dialing codes: The most important prefixes in Spain
- Mobile phones: The Spanish mobile operators
- Mobile rates: What to consider when choosing a calling plan
- Which deal: Prepaid or contract?
- Provider choice: Choosing a mobile operator
- Cheap International calls: Using a 902 direct dial service
- Direct dial service: Use 902 999 007 to save money
- Direct dial rate comparison sheet: How much will you save
- Calling cards: How to save money on international calls
- Choosing: Choosing a prepaid calling card
- How to use: Using an international phonecard
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