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Cell Signal Jammer and Blocker in Spain

Mobile communications in Spain first appeared in 1976, starting with the so-called car radiotelephone, developed and supported by Telefónica. We should admit that the mobile communications market was created by this company and all its features are the result of Telefónica's activities. Until 1994, it was a monopoly and the only telecommunications company on the market.

The company was founded in 1924 and still leads the market today. Its market share in telecommunications is 75%. If mobile communications are considered, its market share is 41%. Today, Telefónica offers mobile phone services and communications under the Movistar brand. In 1995, Airtel-Vodafone entered the Spanish mobile communications market, and in 1998, Amena-Orange also joined. In 2006, when the market became really competitive, Yoigo also joined. Since 2001, there have been many virtual mobile operators in Spain, which use the mobile networks of existing operators.

GSM standard in Spain

Mobile operators in Spain have established a good GSM network, covering 98% of the country. In terms of mobile communication standards, Spain adopts the widely used European GSM standard with a frequency of 900/1800MHz. In addition, major mobile operators provide 3G services using the UMTS and WCDMA standards with a frequency of 2100MHz.

These frequency bands are allocated according to the Spanish telecommunications regulator CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia) and the Ministerio de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital (Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation), ensuring high-quality communication services for consumers.

Now, let's talk about mobile operators in Spain. Currently, there are four major mobile operators in Spain, which have their own GSM networks and good coverage.

Movistar(Telefónica España)

Movistar is the largest telecommunications operator in Spain and is a brand name of the Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica (including Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, etc.). Movistar has a strong brand influence in the Latin American market and is a leader in many countries.

Movistar main operating frequencies (Spain):

  • 2G / GSM: 900 MHz and 1800 MHz (These frequencies are used for 2G networks, providing basic voice communications and low-speed data services).
  • 3G / UMTS: 2100 MHz (Movistar's 3G network mainly uses the 2100 MHz band, which is one of the most widely used bands in the world. 3G networks provide higher data transmission speeds and support higher quality voice and data services.).
  • 4G / LTE: 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz
  • 5G :
    • 700 MHz (low band): It is the basic frequency band of 5G network, with long propagation distance and strong penetration ability, suitable for providing wide 5G coverage.
    • 3.5 GHz (mid-band): It is used to provide 5G high-speed data services, supports higher bandwidth and lower latency, and is suitable for providing 5G coverage in densely populated urban areas.
    • 26 GHz (high band): It is mainly used to provide ultra-high-speed 5G data transmission and is suitable for high-capacity scenarios, but its coverage is small and is usually suitable for local hot spots such as large stadiums or shopping malls.
Vodafone España

Vodafone España is the second largest telecommunications company in Spain and the Spanish subsidiary of the British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone Group. Vodafone provides extensive 4G LTE and 5G service coverage, especially in major cities and some important regions in Spain.

2G / GSM:900 MHz and 1800 MHz

3G / UMTS:2100 MHz

4G / LTE:800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz

5G :

  • 700 MHz (low band)
  • 3.5 GHz (mid-band)
  • 26 GHz (high band)
Orange España

Orange España is the third largest operator in Spain and is a subsidiary of the Orange Group of France. Orange's communication frequencies in Spain cover 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks, optimizing network coverage and service quality through multiple frequency bands.

Communication frequencies operated by Orange España

2G / GSM:900 MHz and 1800 MHz

3G / UMTS:2100 MHz

4G / LTE:800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz

5G :

  • 700 MHz (low band)
  • 3.5 GHz (mid-band)
  • 26 GHz (high band)
MásMóvil Group

MásMóvil is the fourth largest telecommunications company in Spain. MásMóvil mainly provides services by renting Orange's network resources. Due to the lease of Orange's network resources, MásMóvil's network coverage quality is relatively stable. MásMóvil Group operates through its multiple brands, including MásMóvil, Yoigo, Pepephone and Llamaya, providing a wide range of telecommunications products and services.

Yoigo is another important brand of MásMóvil Group, mainly providing higher-end services, targeting consumers in the mid-to-high-end market.

Pepephone is a low-priced sub-brand that provides flexible package options to meet users' needs for data, voice and home Internet services.

Llamaya is another brand of MásMóvil Group, mainly targeting low- and middle-income groups, providing prepaid and postpaid mobile communication packages, supporting domestic and international call services.

Similar to other telecommunications companies in Spain, MásMóvil uses the following frequency bands to support its network operations:

  1. 2G network (GSM) frequency
    • 900 MHz and 1800 MHz
  2. 3G network (UMTS) frequency
    • 2100 MHz
  3. 4G LTE network frequency
    • 800 MHz
    • 1800 MHz
    • 2600 MHz
  4. 5G network frequencies
    • 700 MHz
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 26 GHz
Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)

Spain has a very active market for virtual mobile network operators (MVNOs), with Lycamobile, Digi Mobil, and República Móvil being common choices. These MVNOs rent network resources from mainstream operators to offer affordable packages to specific user groups.

Mobile technology is ubiquitous in our daily lives, but sometimes you still want to block the mobile phone signal. In a modern, interconnected country like Spain, it is important to understand the frequency bands used by network providers so that you can choose the best frequency to block the mobile phone signal.

In Spain, network providers use different frequency bands to provide mobile phone services. The following are the most commonly used frequency bands in Spain:
  1. 800 MHz band (Band 20): This band is used by all major network providers in Spain. It is used for 4G (LTE) and provides good indoor and outdoor coverage.
  2. 900 MHz band (Band 8): Movistar and Vodafone use this band for 2G and 3G services. This band provides good outdoor coverage but limited indoor penetration.
  3. 1800 MHz band (Band 3): All major network providers in Spain use this band for 2G and 4G services. This band provides good outdoor coverage but limited indoor penetration.
  4. 2100 MHz band (Band 1): Movistar, Vodafone and Orange use this band to provide 3G and 4G services. It provides good connection speeds and limited indoor coverage.

If you want to block mobile phone signals in Spain, the recommended frequency band is the 800 MHz band (20). This band is used by all major network providers in Spain, covers 4G (LTE), and provides good indoor and outdoor coverage. It is important to note that blocking mobile phone signals may be subject to local regulations and requires the use of appropriate equipment.

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