# Spanish government migrant connectivity efforts in Ceuta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-government-migrant-connectivity-efforts-in-ceuta
> Updated: 2026-09-18T08:24:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following a surge in mass arrivals since late July, the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration contracted Telefónica to install three free Wi-Fi access points in Ceuta. The initiative aimed to provide connectivity near the Temporary Stay Center for Immigrants (CETI) and other provisional accommodation areas to manage migratory pressure and support administrative and humanitarian efforts.

The deployment faced criticism from the organization Hazte Oír, which planned to file a complaint regarding the use of public funds for the installation. Subsequently, the Spanish government halted the processing of the emergency contract due to public controversy surrounding the direct award of the service to Telefónica. Officials are now evaluating whether to reduce the scale of the infrastructure or cancel the contract entirely.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Spain halts emergency Wi-Fi contract for migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Ministry of Inclusion has suspended an emergency contract to provide free Wi-Fi for migrants in Ceuta following public backlash over a direct award to Telefónica.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-halts-emergency-wi-fi-contract-for-migrants-in-ceuta

### 2026-09-10: Spanish Government provides free WiFi for migrant camps in Ceuta

Spain has contracted Telefónica to provide free WiFi at migrant camps in Ceuta to manage communication demands, a move facing legal challenges from critics over the use of public funds.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-government-provides-free-wifi-for-migrant-camps-in-ceuta

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Cite as: Spanish government migrant connectivity efforts in Ceuta. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-government-migrant-connectivity-efforts-in-ceuta