Telefonica Spain to Close All Copper Exchanges by 2024

Telecommunications giant Telefonica has announced that it will be phasing out copper networks in Spain as part of its commitment to a more sustainable, high-performance future. In 2014, Telefonica began switching its infrastructure to fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology, which is faster, more reliable and has a significantly lower carbon footprint.

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Now, with the announcement of the closure of all its copper exchanges by April 19, 2024, the operator will have completed the process in Spain in time for its centenary. The closure of the last 3,329 copper central offices is the final step in Telefonica’s switch-off process, which began in 2014.

Key to Digitalisation

Telefonica’s fixed network is a crucial enabler for digitalisation, providing voice and data transmission services that require flexible, dynamic, and secure networks. The company believes that to achieve ultra-connectivity in Spain, it is essential to combine FTTH with the 5G mobile network, which has already been deployed to reach 85% of the population in the country with more than 250,000 inhabitants.

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Telefonica, in a statement, said, “In this regulated process, the CNMC is notified of the closure of copper exchanges, which are subsequently closed. At present, 2,236 of the 5,203 central offices announced to the CNMC have already been closed. With the notification of these 3,329 additional exchanges and the closure of all those already notified, the official closure of the copper service will be completed.”