By studying in Spain you will make unforgettable memories that you will undoubtedly want to share with your loved ones and friends back home. In addition, you will surely look for ways to keep in constant contact. ‍But, have you already thought about the fact that your current phone line will not be useful in Spain?

In this blog post we tell you how to get a phone number in Spain - read on to find out all the details! There are two main ways in which you can open a cell phone line:

- With a prepaid card / rechargeable card

- By means of a contract

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Applying for a prepaid card is a simple process that can be done in person or online. If you wish to purchase one, you must present the following documents:

- NIE‍

- Passport

- Personal data requested by the telephone company‍If, on the other hand, you wish to contract a more extensive plan, you must go to the offices of a specific operator and present the following documents:

- Account number in a Spanish bank (for direct debit payments).

- Student Visa.

- NIE

- Census receipt.

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We recommend you to bring a mobile device that is not tied to any phone plan or phone company so that, once you are in Spain, you can freely choose the company and place the SIM card you want. Here are some of the cell phone companies present in Spain:

- Movistar

- Vodafone

- Orange

- MásMóvil

- Yoigo

- Jazztel

- Lowi

- Simyo‍

With this information, you are now ready to talk to your loved ones in Spain! At Glex we will be happy to accompany you every step of the way.