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Fiber and ADSL deficit in the south of Gran Canaria: little coverage

Fiber and ADSL deficit in the south of Gran Canaria: little coverage

Nayra Santana Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Fiber coverage in San Bartolomé de Tirajana is expanding rapidly, but it still does not reach all areas of the municipality. The areas with the greatest fiber coverage are urban and tourist areas. The penetration of the ADSL and fiber homes and companies market in Maspalomas is small. According to 2023 data, ADSL penetration in Maspalomas is around 60% for speeds above 10 Mbps. This means that, overall, 6 out of 10 homes and businesses in Maspalomas have access to ADSL with download speeds above 10 Mbps. ADSL coverage in Maspalomas is quite extensive, reaching most populated areas. However, it is important to note that coverage may vary depending on the specific location. 

Regarding fiber optics, fiber optic penetration in Maspalomas is growing rapidly, but it is still lower than the national average. It is estimated that around 48% of homes and businesses in Maspalomas have access to fiber optics. Fiber optic coverage in Maspalomas is expanding rapidly, but is not yet available in all areas. 

The main operators that offer ADSL and fiber optics in Maspalomas by business volume are Movistar Vodafone, Orange and MasMóvil. In the rest of the municipality, according to 2021 data, the ADSL penetration rate in San Bartolomé de Tirajana was around 50% of homes. This means that half of the homes in the municipality had access to ADSL internet. ADSL coverage in San Bartolomé de Tirajana is extensive, reaching most of the populated areas of the municipality. However, there are some rural areas where coverage may be limited or nonexistent.

Fiber penetration in San Bartolomé de Tirajana is growing, but is still lower than that of ADSL. In 2021, the fiber penetration rate was estimated to be around 20% of homes. 

 

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