Fujitsu to develop ocean digital twin at Port of Barcelona
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Fujitsu to develop ocean digital twin at Port of Barcelona

Fujitsu has agreed with the BCN Port Innovation Foundation to develop a proof of concept for an ocean digital twin at the Port of Barcelona during 2026, aimed at supporting marine regeneration and biodiversity protection. Under the agreement, Fujitsu Spain will work with the foundation to deploy underwater drones combined with artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to create high-resolution digital representations of the seabed. The system is designed to visualise and quantify biodiversity, calculat

Vodafone Spain outlines Andalusian govt Wi-Fi and AI collaboration
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Vodafone Spain outlines Andalusian govt Wi-Fi and AI collaboration

Vodafone Spain and the Andalusian regional government (Junta de Andalucia) have appeared at MWC to showcase the progress of their strategic collaboration to digitalise public services, marking a year since launching Europe's largest free public Wi-Fi network, Andalucía Vuela. The partners have continued to collaborate in the areas of Wi-Fi connectivity and IoT services for citizens and public employees, the transformation of Vuela Points to promote digital inclusion in rural areas, improving communications

Telefonica presents AI-powered 'SOC of the Future' at MWC
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Telefonica presents AI-powered 'SOC of the Future' at MWC

Telefonica launched its "SOC of the Future" at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, introducing an AI-powered managed cybersecurity service designed to strengthen companies' cyber resilience. The new platform transforms the traditional security operations centre model into a cognitive, automated system that continuously improves its ability to detect and respond to threats, said the Spanish operator.

Digi Spain adds six BBC channels to TV service
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Digi Spain adds six BBC channels to TV service

Digi Spain has announced the addition of six international BBC channels to its Digi TV service. They include BBC Series (formerly BBC Drama), with a selection of the UK broadcaster's most popular original drama and comedy series, the BBC Earth documentary channel, BBC Lifestyle, BBC History, BBC Food and Top Gear, specialising in motoring content.

MoMe picks Synamedia for Spanish CDN service
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MoMe picks Synamedia for Spanish CDN service

Video software provider Synamedia and Spanish systems integrator MoMe have announced the launch of what they describe as Spain's first content delivery network (CDN) service designed specifically for video streaming. The new platform, powered by Synamedia's Fluid EdgeCDN technology, delivers high-quality, low-latency video while giving broadcasters and media providers full control across their delivery networks, said the partners.

Pennington joins Zegona as non-executive director
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Pennington joins Zegona as non-executive director

UK-based Zegona Communications, owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced the appointment of Tim Pennington as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. He will also join the Audit Committee upon appointment and will take over as its chair after the end of this financial year.

Vodafone Spain inks AI-backed deal with Gransolar
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Vodafone Spain inks AI-backed deal with Gransolar

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) said it has partnered with renewable energy firm Grupo Gransolar to implement an artificial intelligence system aimed at automating the analysis of geotechnical studies in solar energy projects. The digital transformation deal focuses above all on improving efficiency and reducing validation times in Gransolar's project development cycle.

Amazon to invest further EUR 18 bln in northern Spain data centre build
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Amazon to invest further EUR 18 bln in northern Spain data centre build

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced at MWC plans to invest an additional USD 18 billion on top of the USD 15.7 billion already pledged to expand its data centre infrastructure in Spain and boost AI innovation in the country. The total investment of EUR 33.7 billion will create an estimated 29,900 full-time jobs in the northeastern Aragon region until 2035.

Telefonica adopts Red Hat OpenShift for Spain network
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Telefonica adopts Red Hat OpenShift for Spain network

Red Hat announced a contract at Mobile World Congress to help Telefonica Spain overhaul its network and IT systems by deploying Red Hat OpenShift as a unified platform for both cloud-native and virtualised workloads. The move brings Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift into Telefonica's infrastructure, helping the operator run virtual machines and next-generation network functions on the same platform while scaling 5G and edge services more efficiently.

Telefonica unveils mission-critical network for emergency and defence operations
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Telefonica unveils mission-critical network for emergency and defence operations

Telefonica is showcasing a new mission-critical network for emergency, security and defence operations at Mobile World Congress. The system, designed for both civil and military use, enables rapid deployment of communication infrastructure in disaster zones, allowing teams to restore connectivity and coordinate response efforts within an hour of accessing affected areas.  

Telefonica outlines 'Quantum Telco' offer at MWC
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Telefonica outlines 'Quantum Telco' offer at MWC

Telefonica has unveiled its "Quantum Telco" initiative at this year's Mobile World Congress, an offer aimed above all at applying quantum technologies to real-world use cases. The Spanish operator said the programme demonstrates its ambition to turn complex quantum research into practical tools that enhance cybersecurity, data integrity and operational efficiency for companies, governments and end users.

Movistar Plus+ acquires Fiba basketball rights until 2029
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Movistar Plus+ acquires Fiba basketball rights until 2029

Telefonica's Movistar Plus+ pay-TV platform has signed a new agreement with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to air the latter's tournaments in Spain through to 2029. Under the deal, fans will be able to watch action from all major FIBA events and qualifiers on Movistar Plus+, including the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.

SPAIN 2 MRT

Telefonica to showcase 5G and AI-backed emergency response system at MWC

Telefonica said intends to demonstrate at Mobile World Congress how 5G and artificial intelligence can combine to guarantee emergency medical care during major events. The test will use its new Titan Connect platform, launched in Spain in January, which integrates 5G SA, fibre, satellite and cloud technologies to ensure secure, uninterrupted connectivity in critical situations.

SPAIN 2 MRT

Telefonica and Satellite Connect Europe to test D2D satellite services

Telefonica has joined forces with the Vodafone Group's Luxembourg-based Satellite Connect Europe to assess the potential of direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for users in Spain and Germany. The collaboration aims to test how satellite-enabled services could support consumers, businesses and public institutions, expanding access to communications where terrestrial networks face limitations, said the partners.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Telefonica secures 2 mln business lines, blocks 926 mln cyberattacks in 2025

The Telefonica Empresas B2B brand of the Spanish operator said its Mobile Network Security (SRM) service now protects more than 2 million corporate mobile lines and is playing an ever growing role in the company's cyberdefence strategy for businesses. The service, developed with Akamai Technologies and Telefonica Tech, operates directly from the company's mobile network to intercept malicious DNS requests linked to phishing, malware and botnet attacks. It blocked over 926 million attacks in 2025 alone.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Telefonica's Wayra to showcase 26 startups at MWC

Telefonica said its innovation hub Wayra will present 26 startups at the 4YFN (Four Years From Now) parallel event of Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Marking its 15th anniversary, Wayra intends to reinforce its position as the Telefonica Group's venture capital arm by identifying, investing in and integrating new entrepreneurial technologies into the company's operations.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Italtel presents quantum-safe projects at MWC 2026

Italian ICT and network transformation specialist Italtel said it will showcase new quantum-safe communication projects in collaboration with Canada's Quantum Bridge Technologies at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 02 to 05 March. The company will host a joint demonstration at Quantum Bridge's stand, showing how their combined technologies can help businesses secure data and networks against future quantum computing threats.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Indra to showcase latest AI and smart mobility systems at MWC 2026

Spanish ICT group Indra said it will showcase a suite of critical and digital technologies at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, describing its exhibit as a vision of Europe's near technological future. The company's display will highlight IndraMind, a sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem designed to ensure cognitive superiority, operational autonomy and cybersecurity for cities, defence and critical infrastructure.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Movistar Centre Barcelona to host mobile innovation showcase during MWC

Telefonica's Movistar Centre in Barcelona will be transformed into a major technology showcase from 02 March to coincide with the start of Mobile World Congress (MWC). The space at Plaça Catalunya will feature new areas dedicated to the latest innovations from top mobile and electronics brands, aiming to give visitors access to new devices and digital experiences at the heart of the city.

SPAIN 27 FEB

Huawei takes on fitness market with new runner's smartwatch

Huawei unveiled a new slate of consumer devices at an event in Madrid ahead of Mobile World Congress. The highlight was a new smartwatch, the GT Runner 2, signalling a new focus on the fitness market for its wearables. The other products showcased included the flagship Watch Ultimate 2 and Mate 80 Pro smartphone, the 8.8-inch MatePad Mini tablet, the Band 11 series and the FreeBuds Pro 5 wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling.

SPAIN 26 FEB

MasOrange to demo AI-driven wildfire prevention platform at MWC

MasOrange will take advantage of its presence at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to showcase its Forest Smart Guardian platform, a system designed to strengthen wildfire prevention and response through the use of autonomous drones, artificial intelligence and 5G standalone technology. The Spanish operator said the initiative aims to address the growing environmental and safety challenges posed by ever more frequent and severe wildfires.

SPAIN 26 FEB

Ericsson secures MasOrange 5G core deal

Ericsson has announced a contract to unify and secure the 5G network of Spanish operator MasOrange, confirming earlier reports. The agreement will enable MasOrange to unify its 5G Standalone (5G SA) core network across all of the group's brands, eliminating all traces of the Yoigo-branded network of Masmovil and the presence of Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE. The partners refrained from disclosing the value of the contract, which Spanish news outlets have estimated at around EUR 100 million over six years.

SPAIN 26 FEB

Vodafone Spain sales up 1.1% to EUR 923 mln in December quarter

Vodafone Spain consolidated its recent return to growth in the third fiscal quarter to the end of December, according to figures published around two years after UK-based telecom investment company Zegona finalised its acquisition of the country's third largest operator. The company posted total revenues of EUR 923 million for the three-month period, up 1.1 percent compared to EUR 913 million a year earlier, although EBITDAaL fell 10.1 percent to EUR 313 million. 

SPAIN 26 FEB

Spain watchdog accuses Apple, Amazon of breaching 2023 antitrust ruling

Spain's antitrust regulator CNMC has opened new proceedings against Apple and Amazon, accusing the companies of breaching a 2023 order to halt anti-competitive practices. The watchdog said both firms infringed a cease-and-desist directive linked to the previous case in which they were fined more than EUR 194 million for colluding to limit the sale of Apple products by third-party retailers on Amazon's Spanish site.

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