Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages

News Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages Backup systems will need to maintain connectivity for most of the country for at least four hours. By Kris Holt June 25, 2026 3:33 pm EST Daniel Prado/Unsplash Spain will require mobile networks to have backup systems that maintain connectivity when power outages occur. Per a royal decree that will be approved by the end of 2026, mobile network operators (MNOs) and infrastructure companies will need to install batteries or other backups to keep service active for at least four hours during a blackout. The mobile network rules will apply to businesses that serve at least 500,000 users or generate upwards of €50 million ($56.9 million) in annual revenue.

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