Massive power outage cripples Spanish telecom networks 4 weeks after nationwide blackout
According to webangah News Agency, Spain has experienced a nationwide telecommunications blackout, disrupting phone and internet services. Teh incident follows a widespread power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France just four weeks ago.
The outage-tracking website DownDetector reported disruptions across multiple Spanish telecom providers, including Movistar, starting at 5 AM local time. Data shows users were unable to make calls, send texts, or access mobile internet.
Major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Murcia, and Bilbao reported widespread outages. users also confirmed complete loss of mobile signal alongside internet failures. Several emergency lines went down as well—forcing authorities to issue alternative contact numbers.
While the exact cause remains unclear, Bilbao-based newspaper El correo suggested the disruption might potentially be linked to a telecom network update. Last month’s power outage left nearly 50 million people without electricity across the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France—halting metro services, crippling traffic signals, and disabling ATMs.
