# Best SIM for International Calling in Spain (2026) > Best SIM for international calling from Spain in 2026: Lebara and Llamaya compared for non-EU minutes, plus how EU roaming differs from international calling. Updated: July 2026 · By Jules · URL: https://www.how-to-spain.com/telecom/international-calling-sim Updated July 2026. For calls from Spain to destinations outside the EU, **[Lebara](https://lebaraspain.es)** and **[Llamaya](https://www.llamaya.com)** are the two dedicated international-calling MVNOs operating in Spain, both built around bundled or per-minute rates to specific countries rather than domestic unlimited calls. Lycamobile, long the best-known name in this space, closed in Spain on 2 February 2026 and its customers moved to Llamaya (**[MasOrange](https://www.masorange.es)** group). General budget MVNOs such as **[Digi](https://www.digimobil.es)**, **[Simyo](https://www.simyo.es)**, **[Lowi](https://www.lowi.es)**, and **[O2](https://www.o2.es)** price around **domestic unlimited calls** and **EU roaming**, not international minutes, so they are the wrong pick if your main use case is calling a non-EU number regularly. ## What Is the Best SIM for International Calling in Spain? If you regularly call a non-EU country, **Lebara** and **Llamaya** are the SIM providers built for that use case in Spain as of July 2026. If your international calling is occasional, sticking with a cheap domestic MVNO and using a call app over wifi or mobile data can be cheaper than either. Best for Diaspora Calling ### 1. Lebara Spain 4.1An international-calling MVNO with a strong reputation among migrant and diaspora communities in Spain. Its Todo Incluido 15 plan is EUR 15 per 28 days for 15 GB plus 1,000 minutes to Spain and 62 other countries, as of July 2026. Why we recommend it: Well known in Spain for competitive bundled rates on calls to Latin America, North Africa, and South Asia. Best for: Diaspora communities who call family in Latin America, North Africa, or South Asia regularly Pros - Bundled minutes to 62 countries on its Todo Incluido 15 plan - No long-term contract on prepaid plans - Available as physical SIM and eSIM Cons - Domestic data allowances usually smaller than budget MVNOs - Cheapest plan (Todo Incluido 5, EUR 5) does not include international minutes - Fewer retail locations than Movistar or Vodafone [View Lebara Spain Plans](https://www.lebara.es)Cheapest Entry Price ### 2. Llamaya 4.0A MasOrange-group prepaid MVNO running on the Orange/MasOrange network. Its entry plan is EUR 5 per 28 days for 3 GB and 150 national minutes, with separate international bonos covering up to 154 countries and up to 250 minutes, as of July 2026. Why we recommend it: The direct successor to Lycamobile Spain, which closed on 2 February 2026, with a la carte international bonos for occasional non-EU callers. Best for: Budget-focused callers who want a cheap base plan plus an add-on international bono for a specific country Pros - Cheapest entry price of the two at EUR 5/28 days - International bonos to up to 154 countries - No long-term contract on prepaid plans Cons - Domestic data allowance smaller than budget MVNOs at the entry tier - International minutes are a separate add-on, not bundled by default - Brand transition from Lycamobile may still confuse some customers [View Llamaya Plans](https://llamaya.online) ## How Do EU Roaming and International Calling Differ? **EU roaming (Roam Like at Home)**, under **Regulation (EU) 2022/612**, lets you use your Spanish plan's minutes, SMS, and data while physically in another EU/EEA country at no extra charge. **International calling** is a separate feature: calling a foreign number from Spain, including non-EU destinations. These are two distinct features that are often confused. | Feature | EU Roaming | International Calling | | --- | --- | --- | | What it covers | Using your plan while physically in another EU/EEA country | Calling a foreign number from Spain | | Countries covered | 27 EU states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway | Varies by provider and rate plan | | Non-EU destinations (Morocco, UK, US, Latin America) | Not covered | Covered if the plan includes them | | Included on Digi, Simyo, Lowi, O2 | Yes, included | No, none of these publish non-EU minute bundles as of July 2026 | Illustration of a signal tower, mountain peaks, and signal-strength bars, showing mobile coverage across Spanish cities and rural areas.4G and 5G across the cities and the countryside. ## Should You Use a Budget MVNO Instead for Occasional Calls? If your international calling is occasional rather than regular, a general budget MVNO such as **Digi (EUR 5/month, 15 GB)** or **Simyo (EUR 7/month, 20 GB)** plus a call app over wifi or mobile data (WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime) is often cheaper than a dedicated international SIM. Reserve **Lebara** or **Llamaya** for cases where you call the same non-EU number regularly and want bundled or predictable per-minute rates without relying on an app. ## How Much Do International-Calling SIMs Cost in Spain? As of July 2026, Lebara's entry plan (Todo Incluido 5) is **EUR 5 per 28 days** for 10 GB with no international minutes included, and its Todo Incluido 15 plan is **EUR 15 per 28 days** for 15 GB plus 1,000 minutes to Spain and 62 other countries. Llamaya's entry prepaid plan is **EUR 5 per 28 days** for 3 GB and 150 national minutes, with separate international bonos priced by destination country covering up to 154 countries and up to 250 minutes. Both providers structure their international pricing around specific destination-country bundles, so the right comparison metric is the rate or bundle for your specific destination, not a single headline monthly price. Sources: Lebara and Llamaya tariff pages, as of July 2026. Illustration of a coin stack, a price tag, and rising plan tiers, showing budget, mid-range, and premium telecom prices in Spain.Budget to premium: what telecom costs in Spain. ## Calling from Abroad? Use a Travel eSIM If you travel outside Spain and need data or calling access in another country, a travel eSIM from **[Holafly](https://esim.holafly.com)** or **[Airalo](https://www.airalo.com)** is the easiest solution. Buy before you leave, activate by scanning a QR code, and connect on landing. Both work on dual-SIM phones alongside your existing Spanish SIM, so you keep your Spanish number while using local data rates abroad. Travel eSIM: Holafly or Airalo Instant activation for most countries worldwide. Activate before you travel, no store visit or ID needed. See our [eSIM guide for Spain](/telecom/esim). Illustration of a physical SIM card, a swap arrow, and a phone with an embedded eSIM, comparing a Spanish SIM with a travel eSIM.Spanish SIM or travel eSIM: two ways to get online. ## Related Guides [### Best SIM Cards in Spain Full SIM comparison: prepaid plans with real pricing.](/telecom/sim-cards)[### SIM Finder Answer a few questions and find your best plan.](/telecom/sim-finder)[### Best eSIM for Spain Airalo, Holafly: travel and resident eSIM plans compared.](/telecom/esim)[### Prepaid vs Contract SIM in Spain Trade-offs between prepago and contrato plans.](/telecom/prepaid-vs-postpaid) --- Source: https://www.how-to-spain.com/telecom/international-calling-sim Last updated: Updated: July 2026 Format: LLM-readable Markdown twin (.md) of the canonical HTML page.