Telecommunications connectivity expands in Spain and Colombia

In Spain, fiber optic lines (FTTH) reached 18.4 million in August 2026, following 64,441 net additions during the month. Data from the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) shows that Movistar, Vodafone, and MasOrange hold 79.6% of the fixed broadband market, a figure that rises to 94.4% when including Digi.

Mobile telephony in Spain reached 63.8 million lines, representing 128.7 lines per 100 inhabitants. Mobile portability saw 438,223 operator changes in August, a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year. Movistar and Digi reported positive net portability balances, while Vodafone and MasOrange saw negative balances.

In Colombia, mobile internet access reached 49.6 million by the end of the second quarter of 2026, equivalent to 92 accesses per 100 inhabitants. While 4G remains the dominant mobile technology with 36 million connections, 5G connections grew by 8% to reach 10.7 million. However, 5G coverage remains limited, spanning only 15.06% of Colombian municipalities.

Fixed internet connections in Colombia totaled 10.78 million, a 3.10% increase from the first quarter. Fiber optics lead this segment with 6.6 million connections, contributing to an average residential download speed of 250.9 Mbps.