During a historic blackout in Spain and Portugal, the demand for SpaceX's Starlink service surged by 35%, with Spain experiencing a striking 60% increase in usage. This incident highlighted the fragility of traditional telecom networks, as mobile coverage dropped significantly. Vodafone and Telefónica struggled to maintain service, while Starlink stood out for its resilience, maintaining connectivity amidst the chaos. Experts warn that the blackout, attributed to grid failures under excessive solar energy, underscores the need for robust telecom infrastructures in Spain and Portugal.
"Too many people were trying to access too few resources. That's why during the recovery phase it was hard to get connectivity stable," said Claudio Fiandrino, a researcher at IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid.
The blackout, the worst in Spain and Portugal's history, saw 60% of Spain's power demand vanish in seconds. Experts believe the historical blackout could be linked to the grid's inability to handle excessive solar power.
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