Spain experienced a partial communications outage following a scheduled telecom network update by Telefonica. The disruption follows closely on the heels of a major electricity blackout that affected both Spain and Portugal on April 28th. The cause of the widespread power failure remains under investigation.
While the exact relationship between the electricity blackout and the subsequent communications issues isn’t yet clear, the timing has raised questions about potential interconnectedness. Further details regarding the extent and duration of the communications outage, and any potential related causes, are awaited from Telefonica and relevant authorities. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.