Telefónica invests EUR 1.1 million to bolster Valle del Tiétar network resilience after wildfire damage
TEF•Telefónica launched a EUR 1.1 million plan to reinforce its network in Spain’s Tiétar Valley after summer wildfires damaged fiber infrastructure. The project covers 24 municipalities and about 33,000 people.
1. Network reinforcement plan
The plan adds a fiber route via Extremadura to diversify backhaul links, targeting near-100% service continuity for the Arenas de San Pedro area. It also includes replacing fire-damaged fiber, AI-based anomaly detection, improved fault localization and stronger backup power resilience.
2. Regional coverage
The project covers 24 municipalities and about 33,000 people, and is positioned as support for regional economic recovery.
