Vodafone Spain and Telefonica have launched an ambitious FibreCo project, extending fibre networks to 3.6 million premises. With Telefonica holding a 63% stake and Vodafone 37%, this venture revolutionizes fibre access across the country.
Spain’s telecom sector is set for transformation as Ericsson partners with MasOrange, the country’s largest mobile operator, to develop an open, programmable network. This five-year collaboration aims to enhance network performance and support the rollout of 5G in rural areas.
Microsoft plans to invest €6.7 billion ($7.16 billion) in developing data centers in Aragon, Northeastern Spain. The tech giant has filed for a construction permit to establish its facilities near Zaragoza, according to the local Spanish newspaper El Heraldo.
Telefonica triumphs in securing exclusive rights to broadcast elite Spanish football through their Movistar Plus service, committing an eye-watering €1.29 billion for this privilege till the 2026-27 season. They’ve successfully navigated past Spain’s competition regulator’s conditions, opening a window of opportunity for their substantial investment.
European telecoms investment firm, Zegona Communications, is reportedly in advanced talks with Vodafone to acquire a hefty stake in Vodafone Spain. Negotiations heat up amid rising competition in Spain’s telecoms market and looming industry-wide reshuffles. However, questions remain about the potential investment’s structure and implications for Vodafone’s balance sheet.
An ambitious €1 billion initiative is underway in Spain to narrow down the digital divide in rural areas, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation. The project focuses on escalating the presence of 5G technology, committing an impressive €544 million towards standalone deployments. Aimed at areas unlikely to be targeted by private sector network deployments, it accentuates the government’s determination to extend tech revolutions to the unserved regions. With potential applications to various sectors, Spain’s pathway to complete 5G integration could serve as an inspirational model for others in this era of digital transformation.
