Nationwide Telefónica Outage Disrupts Services in Spain

A nationwide Telefónica outage in Spain caused significant disruption to internet and phone services on May 20, 2025. The incident, attributed by Telefónica to a network update, impacted thousands of users across the country, including the 112 Aragón emergency service. "More than 2000 incidents have been reported from places like Zaragoza, Barcelona, and Gijón," reported María Bialta, a news reporter for Aragón TV. Users in Gijón reported being without internet and landline phone access since early morning. However, the 112 Aragón emergency service has since been restored to full functionality. The incident serves as a reminder of the critical role of reliable communication infrastructure.