The problem was temporary although it generated uncertainty in the population. It occurs after the mass blackout that left millions of people without electricity last month.
Fixed telephone and internet networks of Spain They had serious difficulties on Tuesday, for a problem prevented citizens from contacting emergency services, which generated great concern. According to international media, the Spanish company recognized the incidence, which affected both companies and some public services, making communication difficult at a critical moment.
Telefónica explained that the cause of the fall of the network was the product of update works that were being carried out in its infrastructure. Although they did not specify the exact time of the problem, around 09:00 in Spain, emergency services began to alert about the inoperative number 112, used for emergency situations throughout the country.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, users were reassured when, at 12:30 local time |, Telefónica reported that the network had been completely restored. This failure in communication services highlighted the critical dependence on public security technology, and the need to guarantee the stability of telecommunications infrastructure, especially in emergency situations.
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Users and authorities, concerned about the lack of access to emergency numbers, thanked the prompt restoration of the service, although some criticized the lack of detailed information and the delay in offering solutions. Although the service was quickly normalized, this incident showed the risks of digital networks and the importance of having support mechanisms in critical situations.
The mass blackout and its consequences
On April 28, 2025, Spain suffered a mass blackout that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula and part of Franceleaving millions of people without electricity. The blackout, which occurred at 12:33, caused interruptions in transport, communications and other essential services.
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The impact of the blackout:
- Transport:Trains, subway and bus services were interrupted, causing chaos in large cities.
- Communications:Telephone, internet and emergency services were interrupted.
- Public Services:Traffic lights, ATMs and other essential services were suspended.
- Affected:The blackout affected millions of people in Spain, Portugal and part of France.
Causes of the blackout:
- Failure in the electricity grid: A drop in energy demand and a failure in the electricity grid.
- European interconnection: A problem in European interconnection could have contributed to the blackout.
Spanish trains were affected by cable theft
The theft of cables in several sections of the rail network that connects madrid With Andalusia it caused a total interruption of the service, affecting more than 10,000 passengers. High speed trains stopped halfway, leaving travelers stranded and generating important logistic delays and complications.
This incident It happened on Sunday in various parts of the province of Toledowhere criminals subtracted essential copper cables for the operation of the rail system.
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Before the seriousness of the fact, The Civil Guard of Spain initiated an investigation to identify those responsible for theft. It should be noted that both the Civil Guard and other authorities have been implementing a special copper theft prevention plan for years, because this type of crime has become recurrent in different infrastructure in the country.
However, the recent fact that there are still vulnerabilities that must be reinforced to avoid new interruptions and protect critical services.
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