The government will reinstate the subsidies for bringing internet access to rural areas in 2026, despite doubts about their effectiveness.
The government is preparing to resume subsidies for fiber optic and 5G networks in remote rural areas next year, after a year-long pause, and has repeatedly stated in public that it considers the digital divide in Spain to be closed. However, this move is not generating much enthusiasm among telecom operators, given the inefficiency and low profitability of investing in these areas.
Read more here : El Gobierno reactivará las ayudas para llevar Internet a zonas rurales en 2026, pese a las dudas sobre su eficacia | Empresas
They have created an alternative to fiber optics that multiplies internet speeds.
Optical fiber is currently the fastest option for internet connectivity. It uses cables to transmit data via light pulses that travel through thin strands of glass or plastic. However, researchers at the University of Southampton (UK) may have developed a superior alternative.
Learn more at: Crean una alternativa a la fibra óptica que multiplica la velocidad de Internet
Mobile phone subscriptions will exceed 62 million in Spain by June 2025.
Mobile phone subscriptions in Spain reached a total of 62.07 million in June 2025, according to the latest data published by the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC).
Learn more here: La telefonía móvil supera los 62 millones de líneas en España en junio de 2025
The brilliance of fiber optics: a revolution in connectivity
Optical fiber has radically transformed the telecommunications landscape, offering a number of advantages that solidify its position as the most efficient and advanced data transmission technology of the 21st century. Unlike traditional copper cables that transmit electrical signals, optical fiber uses thin strands of glass or plastic to send pulses of light, resulting in unparalleled speed and reliability.
Learn more: El fulgor de la fibra óptica: una revolución en la conectividad – Noticias Para Empresas