Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal highlights the importance of reliable connectivity

On Monday, April 28, Spain and Portugal were hit by an unprecedented nationwide power outage. Millions of residents and businesses were suddenly left without electricity. Not only did the power go out, but mobile networks and internet connections also failed in many areas. Airports, hospitals, metro systems, and businesses came to an abrupt halt. Even critical communication lines, such as the emergency number 112, had to prioritize calls to prevent system overload.

The cause of this large-scale outage is still under investigation. Possible reasons include physical damage to a major high-voltage power line in France, an imbalance in the European electricity grid, or even a cyberattack. Although there is currently no concrete evidence of a cyberattack, the situation clearly highlights how vulnerable our infrastructure can be.

Impact on businesses

For businesses, such blackouts can be disastrous. Without electricity, shops, hospitality venues, offices, and factories are entirely dependent on backup power supplies, which often have limited capacity. However, even if a company has a generator, one crucial question remains: how do you stay online?

Internet and communications are essential for payments, inventory management, customer contact, and internal processes. Without connectivity, operations grind to a halt, causing severe economic damage. Traditional fiber or cable internet connections offer no guarantee either, as they depend on the fixed power grid that also fails during a nationwide outage.

The solution: always connected with Starlink

At Infopact, we believe continuity is essential. That is why we offer Starlink as a solution for businesses that need to stay online, no matter what happens to the fixed network.

Starlink operates completely independently of traditional infrastructure. Through a satellite network, Starlink ensures your business remains continuously connected to the internet. Even in the event of local or regional power outages, you can stay operational, provided you have an alternative power source such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

Key benefits:

• Always online: even during national or regional blackouts.
• Independent from ground-based networks: no reliance on cables or cell towers.
• Easy installation: plug-and-play system that works immediately.
• High speed and low latency: ideal for business use.

With a Starlink solution from Infopact, you are prepared for the unexpected. Protect your business from the impact of power outages and stay connected to your customers, suppliers, and employees.

Would you like to learn more about how Starlink can protect your business from outages?
Contact Infopact today for a free consultation.