Spain's Telecommunications Crisis: Outage Leaves Millions in the Dark

Spain's Telecommunications Outage: Thousands Left Without Service On May 20th, 2025, a major telecommunications outage left residents in several regions of Spain without phone or internet access. The disruption, caused by a malfunction in the country's largest telecommunications company, lasted for an extended period, impacting emergency services. The cause of the outage remains unknown. "It was chaos," recounted one resident in Madrid. "We couldn't contact anyone, emergency services were unreachable. It was a terrifying experience, especially given the recent nationwide blackout." The outage highlighted the vulnerability of Spain's telecommunications infrastructure. The incident occurred less than a month after a total blackout across the country, raising concerns about the resilience of the system. The video shows footage of people struggling to access services and long queues at supermarkets as panicked citizens rushed to buy necessities. While the telecommunications company is working to restore services, the incident serves as a reminder of the critical role of reliable communication infrastructure in modern society. The investigation into the cause of the outage is ongoing.