Which mobile networks and internet providers operate in Gibraltar?

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Gibtelecom is Gibraltar's main mobile network and also supplies fibre broadband, while u-mee and GibFibre provide home broadband services. UK and EU SIM cards work in Gibraltar, but Gibraltar is outside the EU and is not part of the UK, so it is not always included in roaming bundles and you should check your tariff before relying on it.
Local providers
Gibtelecom offers mobile contracts and no-contract plans, home phone lines and fibre broadband, including gigabit services.
u-mee offers fibre-to-the-home broadband, IPTV and home phone packages, and is powered by Sapphire.
GibFibre offers residential and business broadband.
The sector is overseen by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority. The international dialling code is +350 and local numbers have eight digits.
Using a UK or EU SIM
Roaming terms for Gibraltar vary by provider. Some UK networks treat Gibraltar as a separately charged destination or require a daily roaming pass, and EU roam-like-at-home rules do not automatically apply. Check your own provider's country list before travelling.
Accidental roaming
Near the frontier and along parts of the coast your phone may connect to a Spanish network, and on the western side of the Rock it can occasionally pick up a Moroccan network, which may lead to unexpected charges. Selecting a Gibraltar network manually in your phone settings avoids this.
If you are staying longer
For an extended stay or a move, a local SIM is usually the most economical option. Gibtelecom customers benefit from Roam Like at Home in the UK and EEA when travelling, although this is designed for trips abroad and not for permanent roaming.
Setting up home broadband
Expect to provide identification and proof of address. Speeds depend on the provider and the technology installed in your building, so ask which services are available at your specific address before signing up.

Which mobile networks and internet providers operate in Gibraltar?

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Local providers

Using a UK or EU SIM

Accidental roaming

Staying longer