As per reports, on Tuesday (20 May), major mobile and internet networks in Spain recorded power outages.
• Affected networks included Movistar, Orange, Digimobil, and O2. The outages hit all services contracted by companies.
• The outages impacted landline, internet, and emergency contact services, during the early morning hours on Tuesday (19 May).
• The affected areas spanned all across Spain, from Madrid, Andalucía, Galicia, the Basque Country, Aragon, Navarra, Extremadura, and the Valencian Community.
• Reports indicate that networks contracted with Telefónica were impacted, and the outages do not appear to be affecting individuals’ network access. Telefonica stated that network upgrade work has been carried out, which affected specific services across the country.
• The 112 number has now been restored in the Valencia community, Aragon, La Rioja, and Andalusia, among other areas.
• Spain’s Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service announced that they are monitoring the situation, requesting precise information and timescales for a solution.