The arrival of the Telefónica's 5G coverage The rollout of Wi-Fi to new municipalities in Castile and León continues to gain momentum at the start of the year, with a massive activation of antennas that is particularly noticeable in rural areas. The operator is combining network expansion in towns that already had service with the addition of dozens of villages that previously lacked this technology.
With this boost, the company reinforces its role as one of the main drivers of high-speed mobile connectivity in the regionThe aim is to bring ultra-broadband not only to capital cities and large urban centers, but also to small towns with just a few hundred inhabitants. The goal is to reduce the digital divide and ensure that rural populations have access to the same digital services as those in urban areas.
65 new municipalities in Castile and León join the 5G network
Telefónica has started the year by intensifying the 5G rollout in Castile and León with the activation of nodes in 65 new municipalitiesIn addition to improvements in other areas that already had this technology, the expansion plan prioritizes small towns and regions with lower population density, although it also includes reinforcements in more populated areas where data traffic is higher.
In the province of AvilaBohoyo, Cabezas del Villar, La Colilla, Muñana, Nava del Barco, Padiernos, San Vicente de Arévalo, Serranillos, and Vadillo de la Sierra are now connected to Telefónica's 5G network. These towns, which previously had more limited options for advanced mobile connectivity, now have an infrastructure ready for services requiring higher bandwidth.
Province Burgos It adds new antennas in Espinosa de los Monteros, Hoyales de Roa, Poza de la Sal, Royuela de Río Franco, Tubilla del Lago, Vadocondes, and Valle de Mena. In these municipalities, 5G will allow Improve mobile browsing and reduce latencyThis translates into a smoother experience for video calls, streaming content, or professional applications.
En LeonThe expanded coverage now includes Arganza, Balboa, Cabañas Raras, Cea, Matadeón de los Oteros, Palacios del Sil, Priaranza del Bierzo, and Turcia. Several of these towns are located in regions particularly vulnerable to a lack of modern communication infrastructure, making the arrival of 5G a significant development. a step forward in digital services such as teleworking, electronic administration or tools related to rural tourism.
The network is also being strengthened in Palenciawhere coverage is already available in Cevico Navero, Villodrigo, Villalobón, Renedo de la Vega, and Fuentes de Valdepero. In these towns, the rollout is part of a broader strategy. territorial cohesion which seeks to bring the quality of service of urban areas closer to small municipalities.
New towns connected in Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid and Zamora
In the province of SalamancaTelefónica's 5G network extends to Candelario, El Cabaco, Santa María de Sando, Sobradillo, Monleón, Pedrosillo de los Aires, and Aldehuela de la Bóveda. These are towns where the next-generation mobile technology It can serve as a lever to revitalize the local economic fabric, boost domestic tourism and facilitate the implementation of new digital services.
The list of new municipalities with 5G in Segovia The area covered is particularly extensive: Abades, Fuente de Santa Cruz, Martín Muñoz de las Posadas, Aldeanueva del Codonal, Castroserna de Abajo, Fuente el Olmo de Fuentidueña, Torreiglesias, Aldea Real, Yanguas de Eresma, Valverde del Majano, Hontanares de Eresma, and Remondo. In many of these areas, advanced mobile connectivity has been limited until now, making the leap to 5G all the more significant. It opens the door to services that require high data capacity..
En SoriaTelefónica activates its network in Almenar de Soria, Calatañazor, Alcubilla de las Peñas, Rello, and Dévanos, thus completing its expansion in one of the least densely populated provinces in Spain. This deployment aims to eliminate geographical location as a barrier to accessing [the service/services/etc.]. digital solutions for businesses and public administrationsas well as for the intensive use of data by individuals.
The expansion of coverage also extends to ValladolidWith Becilla de Valderaduey, Encinas de Esgueva, Corrales de Duero, San Cebrián de Mazote, Wamba, Velliza, Pozaldez, Berceruelo, and La Parrilla joining the network. These new connections add to those already present in the province, reinforcing an increasingly dense coverage map and connecting corridors and rural areas that were previously more disconnected.
En ZamoraTelefónica's 5G network has arrived in A Mezquita, Requejo, San Vitero, and San Pedro de Ceque. The presence of this technology in the western part of the region contributes to... standardize the connectivity offer and facilitates the implementation of projects linked to rural development, smart agriculture or the improvement of public services in small municipalities.
5G+, 700 MHz band and Telefónica's leadership in the region
Telefónica emphasizes that it is leader in Spain in the deployment of 5G in key frequency bandsOffering high download and upload speeds, as well as very low latency, this combination is especially useful for both individual users and businesses that require stable and fast communications for their daily operations.
The operator is reinforcing the reach of its high-performance network, which it markets as 5G+ for Movistar and O2 customersThe goal is for this technology to be available across virtually the entire territory, from large cities with thousands of inhabitants and major transportation routes, to rural towns with just a few dozen residents.
One of the keys to the deployment in Castile and León is the use of the 700 MHz bandThis frequency is characterized by better indoor penetration and greater outdoor coverage. Thanks to these frequencies, the company can offer more consistent service within homes and buildings, which is especially important in areas where the terrain makes coverage difficult.
Castilla y León currently ranks as the autonomous community with More 5G nodes in the 700 MHz band of all of Spain, with 863 stations activated. This figure reflects the operator's commitment to the region, which benefits from one of the most extensive and advanced ultra-broadband mobile networks in the country.
The combination of 5G on 700 MHz with the 3.500 MHz band allows Telefónica to achieve a coverage of approximately 88% of the population of Castile and Leónwith plans for continued expansion. In this way, the network not only covers provincial capitals and metropolitan areas, but also a large number of towns in between.
5G Stand Alone, 5G Voice and fiber optic reinforcement
In addition to deploying antennas, the company has activated the 5G Stand Alone (SA) in all municipalities where 5G is already availableThis network type, which does not depend on 4G infrastructure to function, paves the way for more advanced and specialized services, such as network slicing or... critical communications management.
In parallel, Telefónica is promoting associated services such as 5G VoiceThis leverages the capabilities of new technology to deliver a faster and more stable calling experience. For the end user, these advancements translate into better-performing connections during peak demand and improved overall mobile service quality.
The rollout of 5G is complemented by the development of fiber to the home (FTTH) networkTelefónica remains a leading player in this sector, both in Spain and internationally. The combination of fiber and 5G allows for a wide range of needs to be met, from high-speed fixed-line access in homes to mobile connectivity solutions for businesses and government agencies.
The company has allocated in recent years almost 500 million euros to strengthen its communications infrastructure in Castile and LeónAccording to the operator's regional management, this investment is strategic in nature, as it not only improves connectivity itself, but also serves as a foundation for digitalization projects related to Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence.
These technological projects seek, among other objectives, to improve the quality of life of the citizens, to increase the competitiveness of the business fabric and to make it easier for public administrations to offer more efficient and accessible services, even in municipalities with a very dispersed population.
Telefónica's 5G rollout in new municipalities in Castile and León reflects a change of scale in regional connectivity: more and more small towns are being connected to a network of Ultra mobile broadband with high speeds, low latency, and better indoor coverageThis massive deployment, supported by 5G Stand Alone and complemented by fiber optics, puts the Community at the forefront of Spain in terms of the number of 5G nodes in the 700 MHz band and the percentage of the population covered. It lays the foundation for individuals, businesses, and public administrations to rely on robust digital infrastructure, regardless of whether they live in a large city or a rural area.
