Spain to Demand Telecom Firms Build Backups to Avoid Outages

Telecommunications antenna on the roof of a commercial building in Barcelona, Spain. — Telecommunications antenna on the roof of a commercial building in Barcelona, Spain.
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By Clara Hernanz Lizarraga and Daniel Basteiro

December 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM UTC

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Spain’s government is set to mandate that local telecommunications firms such as Telefónica SA and Cellnex Telecom SA install power backup systems to ensure phone and internet services during major disasters.