Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit
SPAIN 12:16

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit

Vodafone Spain has upgraded more than 2,800 mobile network cells across its 4G and 5G infrastructure in Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife to handle traffic during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. The operator said the work is focused on areas with the highest expected crowds and main event venues to maintain service for attendees and staff alike.

Telefonica Spain to air World Cup in 4K
SPAIN 09:47

Telefonica Spain to air World Cup in 4K

Telefonica Spain has confirmed that it will be broadcasting all matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Ultra High Definition (UHD-4K) starting with the Mexico vs. South Africa opener on 11 June. The stream will be available to customers signed up to the relevant Futbol Total or LaLiga pay-TV packages and with a Movistar UHD decoder.

Ho Mobile extends 100GB, unlimited calls plan for under EUR 5
SPAIN 09:20

Ho Mobile extends 100GB, unlimited calls plan for under EUR 5

Ho Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone, has prolonged an entry-level plan aimed at customers who port their number to the operator. It includes 100GB of mobile data at 4G speeds for under EUR 5 a month, with the operator also reducing the EUR 29.90 activation fee to EUR 4.99 under the promo, now available until 26 June.

Simyo Spain gifts 100 GB bonus summer data
SPAIN 07:35

Simyo Spain gifts 100 GB bonus summer data

MasOrange's Simyo brand has become the first Spanish operators to launch a summer promotion, offering all new and existing customers a one-off 100 GB data bundle free of charge. The bundle is valid for 30 days and can be activated via Simyo's app from 03 June until 16 September inclusive.

Vodafone Spain, AMC debut WWII pop-up channel
SPAIN 2 JUN

Vodafone Spain, AMC debut WWII pop-up channel

Vodafone Spain and AMC have again joined forces to launch a pop-up channel with exclusive World War II-themed content from Canal Historia. The 'II Guerra Mundial by Canal Historia' channel with over 65 hours of programming and 20 documentaries focused on the conflicto will be available to all TV subscribers at no extra cost on dial no. 25.

Avatel inks MasOrange network deal, sells Infraco stake to Inveready
SPAIN 2 JUN

Avatel inks MasOrange network deal, sells Infraco stake to Inveready

Spanish rural telecommunications provider Avatel has signed a wholesale agreement with MasOrange to expand its network coverage to around 95 percent of the country. Avatel said the deal marks a significant step in its growth strategy, enabling it to strengthen its presence in major cities while extending services nationwide.

Guuk launches biometric system to secure SIM-to-eSIM switch
SPAIN 2 JUN

Guuk launches biometric system to secure SIM-to-eSIM switch

MasOrange's Basque brand Guuk has launched an online biometric validation system that allows customers to switch from a physical SIM card to an eSIM securely. The system uses advanced Know Your Customer (KYC) technology to mitigate identity theft risks, a key concern in remote SIM replacement processes, while simplifying activation for users.

Telefonica adds 72 new products to Movistar Spain store
SPAIN 2 JUN

Telefonica adds 72 new products to Movistar Spain store

Telefonica announced the addition of 72 new products to its Movistar Spain, the largest expansion of its online catalogue to date. The new consumer technology offering spans multiple categories including smart TVs, monitors, projectors, audio devices, smartphones, electric mobility, gaming and home appliances, alongside new seasonal lines such as garden and pool equipment.

Movistar Spain debuts 'Fast Pass' priority data service for live events
SPAIN 2 JUN

Movistar Spain debuts 'Fast Pass' priority data service for live events

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a paid service that prioritises mobile data traffic during periods of network congestion, such as concerts and major sporting events, following a similar move by rival Orange. The feature allocates part of network capacity to paying users, allowing them to maintain faster connections when heavy demand would otherwise slow or disrupt service.

Vodafone Spain to broadcast all 2026 FIFA World Cup games via Dazn
SPAIN 1 JUN

Vodafone Spain to broadcast all 2026 FIFA World Cup games via Dazn

Vodafone Spain has followed rivals MasOrange and Telefonica with a deal to ensure its pay-TV subscribers can view all 104 games of the 2026 Fifa World Cup from 11 June to 19 July via Dazn's feed. To promote the deal, customers can sign up to the Dazn Futbol plan at the discounted rate of EUR 9.99 a month for 12 months (down from EUR 19.99).

MasOrange introduces compact antenna design to boost rural access
SPAIN 1 JUN

MasOrange introduces compact antenna design to boost rural access

Spanish operator MasOrange has developed a new radio link design methodology that enables smaller and lighter antennas without compromising capacity or range, describing it as an innovation that could reshape telecommunications infrastructure. The technology's approach is based on analysing real traffic patterns and weather conditions to more precisely size radio links, which are widely used in rural areas to connect network points and as backup to fibre networks.

Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils latest EUR 10 mln quantum computer
SPAIN 1 JUN

Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils latest EUR 10 mln quantum computer

Barcelona's Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) has inaugurated a new quantum computer, EuroQCS-Spain, backed by a EUR 9.8 million investment from the European Union and Spain's Secretariat of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence. The system will be integrated into the MareNostrum 5 supercomputer and introduces analogue quantum technology alongside the facility's existing digital quantum systems.

SPAIN 1 JUN

Telefonica acquires rural backhaul operator Lineox from Asterion

Telefonica has agreed to acquire rural telecommunications firm Lineox from infrastructure fund Asterion Industrial Partners to boost its control over key network infrastructure in Spain, confirming earlier reports. Lineox operates a nationwide microwave radio link network that supports mobile connectivity in rural and less densely populated areas. The asset was originally carved out from Telefonica in 2020, when Asterion acquired the portfolio and developed it into an independent platform integrated with Ax

SPAIN 1 JUN

Vodafone Spain awarded EUR 1.6 mln Tarragona city council contract

Vodafone Spain said its business unit Vodafone Empresas has been awarded a four-year contract worth around EUR 1.6 million to provide integrated telecommunications services for Tarragona city council and its autonomous agencies. The deal consolidates the operator's role as a leading technology partner for local governments across the country.

SPAIN 1 JUN

Vodafone Spain adds La 1 UHD and 30 local channels to TV app

Vodafone Spain said it has further enhanced its TV offer with the addition of a total of 30 local and regional channels as well as the 4K version of RTVE's main La 1 channel. Anyone with a compatible set-top box and a UHD-ready television will now be able to access La 1 UHD on the Vodafone TV app for Smart TVs as well as on mobile phones, tablets and the web.

SPAIN 1 JUN

Telefonica upgrades network ahead of Pope Leo XIV's Spain visit

Telefonica said it will act as the main technology partner for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain, providing communications services for the pontiff and his entourage during a pastoral from 06 to 12 June that covers Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. The operator committed to supplying secure and stable connectivity using its infrastructure and experience in managing large-scale events, supporting both the papal delegation and the thousands of attendees, media and staff involved in the visit.

SPAIN 1 JUN

Digi Spain adds 776,000 lines through porting in first 5 months of 2026

Digi Spain has added a record 776,000 new lines through number porting in the year to the end of May 2026, up 16 percent year on year. In May alone, Digi reported over 138,700 number portings, its 21st straight month and seventh consecutive quarter in excess of 100,000.

SPAIN 29 MEI

Nearly two-thirds of Spanish households use more than one SVOD platform - study

Nearly two-thirds (65.0%) of Spanish households with an internet connection subscribed to more than one paid online video platform in the final quarter of 2025, up 1.7 percent year on year, according to a consumer survey conducted by regulator CNMC. Specifically, 25.5 percent of households were signed up to two SVOD platforms, 18.6 percent to three and 21.2 percent to four or more.

SPAIN 29 MEI

Orange Spain to use drone-detecting 5G Advanced systems during Pope's visit

Orange Spain (MasOrange) will implement new 5G Advanced-based 'sensing' technology to boost its systems during the forthcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV from 06 to 12 June, reports Europa Press, citing CEO Meinrad Spenger. In addition to enhancing mobile network capacity, the technology enables the detection, identification and tracking of static or moving objects with a deviation of less than 10 centimetres.

SPAIN 29 MEI

Vodafone Spain wins Valencia smart tourism contract

Vodafone Spain has signed a EUR 1.37 million contract to develop Valencia's Smart Destination Platform, a project led by the city council to modernise tourism management using digital technologies and data analytics. The initiative is funded by the European Union's Next Generation EU programme.

SPAIN 28 MEI

Telefonica, Google partner on Spanish sovereign cloud offering

Telefonica has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deliver a sovereign cloud offering aimed at Spanish public administrations and regulated industries. The move is above all designed to give organisations greater control over data stored in Google Cloud while meeting national requirements on privacy, residency and operational autonomy.

SPAIN 28 MEI

Telefonica renews Aire Networks wholesale deal

Telefonica has struck an agreement to continue as the wholesale network provider of Aire Networks for a further three years, according to unnamed sources cited by Expansion. The contract with Aire, now owned by the French private equity firm Ardian, will enable Telefonica to retain the revenue from around 500,000 mobile lines on its network.

SPAIN 27 MEI

Telefonica to hike price of Netflix packages

Telefonica confirmed it will follow its O2 brand and rivals including Vodafone in raising the cost of its TV and convergent packages with Netflix due to the latter's decision to increase its monthly subscription prices. Starting on 27 July, the price of Movistar packages with Netflix will rise by EUR 1 to EUR 2 a month depending on whether or not they come with ads.

SPAIN 27 MEI

Recasens named CEO of Spain's Indra

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has announced the appointment of Josep Maria Recasens as CEO following the departure of José Vicente de los Mozos and several more directors, including chairman Angel Escribano. The new chief executive was previously Renault Group's chief strategy officer, having also worked as CEO of the French company's electric car division, Ampere, and as corporate strategy officer for Seat.

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