Spain mandates backup batteries for 75% of mobile network coverage, reshaping telecom infrastructure investmentExecutive summary: The Spanish government will require telecom operators to deploy anti‑blackout batteries to ensure coverage of 75% of the mobile network. The rule forces a major upgrade of network resilience, creating a new market for backup power solutions and raising operational costs for operators. The Government of Spain, telecom operators, battery suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Operators will issue tenders for battery providers, regulators will set technical standards, and industry groups may lobby for delays or subsidies.The Spanish government announced that, by the end of 2026, telecom operators must install anti‑blackout batteries covering at least 75% of the national mobile network. The measure follows the April 2025 nationwide outage and seeks to guarantee continuity of service. It will affect operators, battery manufacturers and regulators, and will require significant capital expenditure from the telecom sector.Connected developmentsForget Critical Metals-Electricity is The Real Bottleneck for Artificial IntellEl Gobierno aprobará un nuevo decreto anticrisis a finales de junioEl Gobierno estrecha el cerco a Repsol, Moeve y BP para vigilar sus preciosOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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