- Adamo integrates 5G coverage in rural municipalities at no extra cost to the user.
- Castile and León is developing a map to identify mobile and 5G coverage gaps.
- The UNICO program promotes the expansion of broadband and 5G in underpopulated areas.
- The Soria Provincial Headquarters oversees the deployment and authorization of new digital infrastructure in rural areas.
The expansion of 5G in rural areas The Internet has made significant progress in recent months, thanks to the commitment of operators and administrations to improve connectivity where it's most needed. In a context marked by depopulation and a lack of technological infrastructure, the deployment of this next-generation network has become a priority to ensure the digital divide doesn't continue to widen.
One of the main novelties is the Integration of 5G technology into mobile telephone services Offered by companies specializing in rural areas, an advance that allows residents of small towns to access better services without incurring additional costs on their usual rates.
Adamo strengthens its presence with rural 5G
Adamo has taken a step forward by incorporating 5G coverage to its mobile phone network for rural customers, maintaining the price of its services and facilitating access to new features. The operator, which uses MasOrange's infrastructure, has announced that customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of 5G as long as they have a compatible device, although it may be necessary to adjust some configuration options on the devices to activate this feature.
Coverage includes the 100% of the municipalities with between 10.000 and 25.000 inhabitants where Adamo is present, as well as numerous towns with fewer than 5.000 residents. This will allow users in areas traditionally disadvantaged in terms of technological connectivity to benefit from faster browsing speeds, lower latency, and a more stable connection.
For Adamo, the arrival of 5G is especially relevant during times of high demand, such as summer, when data traffic skyrockets in places like beaches, transport stations or mass eventsThe company relies on data analysis tools and artificial intelligence to identify these zones and thus optimize network availability based on users' actual needs.
Coverage map and needs assessment in Castile and León
At the institutional level, the The Castile and León Regional Government is working on developing an updated map of deficiencies. in mobile coverage, broadband, and digital terrestrial television. This assessment, carried out in coordination with city councils and provincial governments, will help identify rural areas where the arrival of 5G and improved coverage remain insufficient.
The objective is to provide the central government with accurate data that will allow it to design effective public investment and deployment policies. Although the autonomous community maintains good DTT coverage, challenges persist in the expansion of fiber optics and, above all, in the development of 5G mobile networks, a situation that primarily affects municipalities with smaller populations and dispersed territories.
Programs and funds to universalize rural 5G connectivity
El UNIQUE program, promoted by the Spanish Government and partly funded by European Next Generation EU funds, is a key element in achieving the goal of ultra-fast connectivity throughout the country by 2026. This initiative includes both the extension of fiber optics and the deployment of 5G mobile networks, focusing on areas where private business profitability is low but social demand is high.
Various operators, including Telefónica, Vodafone, Avatel, and Adamo itself, are implementing projects to extend this infrastructure to thousands of municipalities and villages. The administrative monitoring and control of these projects is the responsibility of provincial agencies, such as the Soria Telecommunications Inspection Department, which processes the necessary authorizations, handles interference complaints, and monitors service quality in the newly covered areas.
These efforts not only promote equal opportunities and territorial cohesion, but also allow small municipalities to access advanced digital services, strengthen their economic activities—particularly agricultural and tourism—and attract residents thanks to improved quality of life and the possibility of remote work from rural areas.