FairSIM eSIM for Canary Islands
The Canary Islands sit off the coast of Africa but run on Spanish mobile networks. This plan is built for a trip that stays in the archipelago: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Buy it once, install it before you fly, and you have data from the moment you land in Tenerife Sur or Las Palmas.
You will want data here more than you expect. Hire car routes up Teide and across the Timanfaya lava fields are badly signed, ferry timetables between islands change with the weather, and many rural guachinches only exist on Google Maps. Your phone connects to the strongest partner network on each island automatically. If your trip also takes in mainland Spain or the rest of Europe, the FairSIM Spain and Europe plans cover the Canary Islands too, so pick whichever matches your route rather than buying both.
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Canary Islands eSIM plans
Plan starts: On first data use
Coverage in Canary Islands
- 4G LTE5G
Leading network in each country
In Spain, including the Canary Islands, the plan uses Vodafone Espana S.A.U., Orange (Spain), Telefonica de Espana S.A.U. and Xfera Moviles SA.
4G LTE across the islands, with 5G from Vodafone Espana S.A.U., Orange (Spain) and Telefonica de Espana S.A.U. in the larger towns and resort areas
Coverage is strong in Santa Cruz, Las Palmas, Playa del Ingles, Costa Adeje, Puerto del Carmen and Corralejo. Expect gaps in the barrancos, on the Teide and Garajonay park trails, in the Anaga hill roads and on the smaller islands away from the main settlements. Inter-island ferries lose signal in mid-crossing.
How FairSIM works
Three steps between you and the internet abroad. Nothing to pick up at the airport.
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Canary Islands eSIM questions
Which islands does this plan cover?
Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. The networks are the same Spanish ones used across the archipelago.
Do I need this plan if I already have the Spain or Europe eSIM?
No. The Canary Islands are part of Spain, so both the FairSIM Spain plan and the Europe plan work there. This plan is for trips that stay in the islands.
Does it work on the mainland?
This plan is set for Spain, so it works on the mainland and in the Balearics as well. If most of your trip is in Madrid or Barcelona, the Spain page is the more natural fit.
Will I have signal on the ferry between islands?
Near the ports, usually yes. In the middle of a crossing you often drop out, since ships rely on their own satellite links that no eSIM covers.
Is there 5G in the Canary Islands?
Yes, in the main urban and resort areas. Vodafone Espana S.A.U., Orange (Spain) and Telefonica de Espana S.A.U. all run 5G there. Rural and mountain areas fall back to 4G LTE.
Can I keep my home number?
Yes. The FairSIM eSIM is data only and sits alongside your normal SIM, so calls and texts on your home number still arrive if you leave that line on. Turn off roaming for the home line to avoid charges.
How much data do I need for a week in the islands?
About 5 GB covers maps, ferry and flight apps, messaging and photos for a typical week. Double it if you stream in the evenings or work from the apartment.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
