Movistar (Spain): 4G and 5G bands
Movistar (Spain) runs 4G on B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28; B8, B20, B28 are the coverage layer. 5G bands: n1, n3, n28, n78, n258. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not found; 3G: winding down; 2G: by 2030.
Check your module in Spain
Results cover the 3 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| n1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n258 | 26 GHz mmWave | TDD | 24250–27500 | 24250–27500 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
Our dongles on this network
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer). Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer). Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B8 (coverage layer), B28 (coverage layer). Missing the operator’s main band B20. Missing B7.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n1, n3, n28, n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker · Spain Kimovil · 2026-10-02
- C Movistar (Spain): frequency bands FrequencyCheck · 2026-10-02
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
