https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Mobile and internet packages in Spain were among the highest in the EU in 2020. A new study by Spain's leading consumer watchdog reveals which Spanish data deals offer the best value for money. https://www.thelocal.es/20210408/revealed-the-phone-companies-that-offer-the-best-mobile-data-deals-in-spain Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:33:16 +0200 revealed-the-phone-companies-that-offer-the-best-mobile-data-deals-in-spain Each week, The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in Spain. This week, we asked their opinion on which mobile phone provider in Spain offers the best experience, and why. https://www.thelocal.es/20190320/readers-tips-whats-the-best-mobile-phone-company-to-use-in-spain Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:36:13 +0100 readers-tips-whats-the-best-mobile-phone-company-to-use-in-spain Long an important source of revenue for telecom companies, roaming charges will be lifted in Europe starting June 15, raising pressure on operators in a tight market. https://www.thelocal.es/20170611/european-mobile-operators-brace-for-end-of-roaming-charges Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:36:08 +0200 european-mobile-operators-brace-for-end-of-roaming-charges A new study has revealed that an incredible 90 percent of Spaniards eat dinner in front of the television, while lunches are becoming shorter and lonelier. https://www.thelocal.es/20160229/is-technology-killing-off-spaniards-sociable-mealtimes Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:58:34 +0100 is-technology-killing-off-spaniards-sociable-mealtimes Spain's Castile–La Mancha region has announced a total ban on the use of phones in schools in a bid to end "a daily battle" between teachers and students. https://www.thelocal.es/20141124/spanish-region-bans-mobile-phones-in-schools Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:19:00 +0100 spanish-region-bans-mobile-phones-in-schools People living in Spain will be able to enjoy cheaper mobile roaming rates, including a 55 percent price cut for data downloads, when they travel in the European Union as of July 1st. https://www.thelocal.es/20140630/eu-mobile-roaming-charges-slashed-by-50-percent Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:17:00 +0200 eu-mobile-roaming-charges-slashed-by-50-percent