Bilbao Broadband Statistics
Bilbao's fastest provider is Sarenet, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 828.62 Mbps.
Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bilbao is 75.46 Mbps, which is 44.84% above the Spain national average of 52.1 Mbps, and 16.04% above the average of 65.03 Mbps in Biscay.
Internet speeds in Bilbao are typically faster than Sopuerta, but slower than La Cruz. Nearby locations include Deustu with speeds 67.8—88.33 Mbps, and Sondika with speeds 23.42—178.67 Mbps.
Local broadband speeds over time
The median broadband speed in Bilbao has increased by 86% over the last five years.
Local broadband speeds in context
As of 2022, the median broadband speed in Bilbao is 14% higher than the Biscay and 31% lower than Spain overall.
| Bilbao | 75 Mbps | |
| Biscay | 65 Mbps | |
| Spain | 52 Mbps |
Bilbao 2022 Broadband Scorecard
▲ 14% above regional broadband speed
Biscay
▲ 31% above national broadband speed
Spain Overall
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Broadband Providers
Overall Performance
We rank each provider relative to all providers in Spain based on their median download and upload speeds, measured round trip time latencies, and the percentage of speeds tests that exceed 50 Mbps.
Customer Ratings
Customer ratings are based on local reviews matched to Bilbao IP addresses. Providers can be scored on a range of 1 to 10, and ranked relative to all providers in Spain.
Median Speed Test Result
The median is the middle result in the range of tests we measured for each provider in Bilbao in the past year. Median speeds provide a better comparison than raw averages because they control for the longtail of tests related to Wi-Fi issues. The charts below represent the distribution of tests associated with each provider from low to high.
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Broadband Network Infrastructure in Bilbao
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Best speed range city in Biscay
947.98 Mbps
Bilbao's fastest speed
44.31—260.96 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bilbao residents
Bilbao Broadband Speeds Report
Average Broadband Speeds in Bilbao
| Year | Bilbao Average | Spain Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 41.42 Mbps | 36.49 Mbps | 13.51% Faster |
| 2019 | 61.68 Mbps | 43.32 Mbps | 42.38% Faster |
| 2020 | 161.82 Mbps | 144.66 Mbps | 11.86% Faster |
| 2021 | 137.1 Mbps | 119.06 Mbps | 15.15% Faster |
Bilbao Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Bilbao | Biscay | Spain |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 30.93% | 27.19% | 25.29% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 19.04% | 18.24% | 19.18% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 14.00% | 14.25% | 13.78% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 4.69% | 4.83% | 4.77% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 23.14% | 25.32% | 25.60% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 8.21% | 10.17% | 11.40% |
How Bilbao Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 5587.11 Mbps | 47.71—283.76 Mbps | 84.67 Mbps | Faster |
| Palma | 967.11 Mbps | 49.08—288.39 Mbps | 86.17 Mbps | Faster |
| Bilbao | 947.98 Mbps | 44.31—260.96 Mbps | 75.46 Mbps | - |
| Barcelona | 2899.6 Mbps | 43.52—267.94 Mbps | 70.99 Mbps | Slower |
| Valencia | 961.85 Mbps | 16.1—104.92 Mbps | 26.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Seville | 947.74 Mbps | 32.89—227.56 Mbps | 50.36 Mbps | Slower |
| Zaragoza | 948.29 Mbps | 45.57—260.78 Mbps | 75.27 Mbps | Slower |
| Málaga | 947.79 Mbps | 36.91—232.72 Mbps | 57.93 Mbps | Slower |
| Murcia | 948.19 Mbps | 36.84—235.81 Mbps | 56.07 Mbps | Slower |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 948.29 Mbps | 36.61—261.25 Mbps | 59.79 Mbps | Slower |
Bilbao Broadband Speeds Over Time
We class broadband speed distributions as follows: very slow under 10 Mbps; slow 10-30 Mbps; adequate 30-60 Mbps; good 60-80 Mbps; fast 80-300 Mbps; very fast over 300 Mbps.
How Bilbao Compares for Internet Speed in Biscay
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Arrigorriaga | 935.94 Mbps | 50.33—231.96 Mbps | 79.69 Mbps | Faster |
| 17 | La Cruz | 939.6 Mbps | 44.19—265.18 Mbps | 77.18 Mbps | Faster |
| 18 | Bilbao | 947.98 Mbps | 44.31—260.96 Mbps | 75.46 Mbps | - |
| 19 | Sopuerta | 919.38 Mbps | 46.17—287.36 Mbps | 75.36 Mbps | Slower |
| 20 | Deustu | 446.42 Mbps | 67.8—88.33 Mbps | 73.98 Mbps | Slower |
Bilbao Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Bilbao testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Bilbao ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Bilbao resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Bilbao's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 45.34% were fast, 28.29% slow, and 26.37% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MasMovil | 16 Jan 2022 23:02:04 | 5 | 109 secs | 13.49 Mbps | 15.13 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange Spain | 16 Jan 2022 22:24:28 | 4 | 26 mins | 10.99 Mbps | 232.26 Mbps | Improved |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 21:45:29 | 2 | 26 secs | 42.25 Mbps | 5.64 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Telefonica de Espana | 16 Jan 2022 21:31:01 | 3 | 3 mins | 15.38 Mbps | 7.18 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 21:28:34 | 7 | 3 mins | 0.25 Mbps | 0.66 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| MasMovil | 16 Jan 2022 21:22:35 | 2 | 35 secs | 151.69 Mbps | 212.5 Mbps | Improved |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 21:17:15 | 2 | 3 mins | 4.24 Mbps | 4.12 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Telefonica de Espana | 16 Jan 2022 20:50:52 | 2 | 2 mins | 109.77 Mbps | 63.47 Mbps | Needs help |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 20:42:50 | 2 | 109 secs | 134.6 Mbps | 150.53 Mbps | Improved |
| MasMovil | 16 Jan 2022 20:20:56 | 3 | 8 mins | 14.73 Mbps | 23.62 Mbps | Improved |
| MasMovil | 16 Jan 2022 19:40:18 | 5 | 22 mins | 34.26 Mbps | 69.85 Mbps | Improved |
| Telefonica de Espana | 16 Jan 2022 19:56:39 | 2 | 3 mins | 190.4 Mbps | 203.9 Mbps | |
| Vodafone Espana | 16 Jan 2022 19:56:32 | 2 | 33 secs | 55.16 Mbps | 71.7 Mbps | Improved |
| Telefonica de Espana | 16 Jan 2022 19:36:14 | 7 | 13 mins | 280.67 Mbps | 939.8 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone Espana | 16 Jan 2022 19:29:46 | 4 | 110 secs | 7.68 Mbps | 58.5 Mbps | Improved |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 19:21:23 | 2 | 44 secs | 254 Mbps | 276.96 Mbps | |
| Vodafone Espana | 16 Jan 2022 19:12:27 | 2 | 46 secs | 19.98 Mbps | 22.72 Mbps | Improved |
| EUSKALTEL | 16 Jan 2022 19:01:13 | 2 | 26 secs | 82.72 Mbps | 80.34 Mbps | |
| Vodafone Espana | 16 Jan 2022 18:49:20 | 2 | 30 secs | 14.99 Mbps | 18.01 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange Spain | 16 Jan 2022 18:46:33 | 2 | 25 secs | 59.23 Mbps | 55.05 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bilbao
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarenet | 828.62 Mbps | 244.06—272.53 Mbps |
| 2 | Telefonica de Espana | 947.98 Mbps | 76.38—304.28 Mbps |
| 3 | Orange Spain | 947.67 Mbps | 43.94—268.01 Mbps |
| 4 | COMUNITEL | 818.5 Mbps | 63.26—250.82 Mbps |
| 5 | Adamo Telecom Iberia | 932.23 Mbps | 26.48—226.73 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone Espana | 944.13 Mbps | 48.93—267.51 Mbps |
| 7 | Vodafone ONO | 873.46 Mbps | 111—197.03 Mbps |
| 8 | MasMovil | 760.05 Mbps | 38.73—240.99 Mbps |
| 9 | Vozelia Telecom | 297.29 Mbps | 2.2—268.35 Mbps |
| 10 | EUSKALTEL | 826.83 Mbps | 32.84—188.28 Mbps |
| 11 | Cogent Communications | 336.43 Mbps | 39.02—184.04 Mbps |
| 12 | INSTAL MATEL | 256.65 Mbps | 2.69—48.04 Mbps |
| 13 | Tata Communications | 22.54 Mbps | 9.48—15 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Bilbao
How many broadband providers in Bilbao are there?
Bilbao has 13 ISPs tested by its 354,860 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Bilbao?
Sarenet is the fastest broadband provider in Bilbao with 828.62 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 244.06—272.53 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Bilbao?
The best internet provider in Bilbao is Sarenet, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 244.06 to 272.53 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Bilbao?
Users in Bilbao see an average internet speed of 44.31 up to 738 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 947.98 Mbps.
Is Vodafone Espana available in Bilbao?
Broadband service from Vodafone Espana is available in Bilbao, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 944.13 Mbps.
Is EUSKALTEL available in Bilbao?
Broadband service from EUSKALTEL is available in Bilbao, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 826.83 Mbps.
Is Telefonica de Espana available in Bilbao?
Broadband service from Telefonica de Espana is available in Bilbao, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 947.98 Mbps.
Who is the most popular broadband provider in Bilbao?
The broadband provider with the most users in Bilbao is Vodafone Espana.
Author: Thomas Buck
Last Reviewed By: Tyler Cooper
Published: 10 Nov 2019
Last Updated: 16 Jan 2022