Telefónica Network Outage Cripples Services Across Spain

Telefónica Network Outage Disrupts Services Across Spain A major network outage affecting Telefónica services has caused widespread disruption across Spain. The incident, which began earlier today, has left many residents without internet access and landline phone service. Areas particularly affected include the Valencian Community, Aragón, the Basque Country, and Extremadura. Telefónica issued a statement acknowledging the problem, explaining that it stemmed from recent network update work. "We have carried out some network update tasks that have affected specific services in some companies. We are working to resolve it," a spokesperson said. The outage has had a significant impact on emergency services. In response, some regions have implemented alternative phone numbers for emergency calls, highlighting the severity of the situation. For example, the Valencian Community activated the number 963428000 for emergency calls while the 112 service was down. While the exact cause of the outage is still under investigation, Telefónica is working to restore services as quickly as possible. The company's response demonstrates a commitment to resolving the issue and minimizing further disruption to its customers.