Vantage Towers and Telefónica partner to deploy 5G SA in Madrid shopping center

Partnership Telecom announced Madrid, Spain Mar 10, 2026

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European tower company Vantage Towers and Spanish mobile carrier Telefónica have partnered to deploy a 5G Standalone (5G SA) Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in the Plaza Norte 2 shopping center in Madrid. This deployment provides indoor 5G SA infrastructure covering the entire 147,920 sqm shopping center, including its indoor car park, to enhance connectivity for visitors and merchants.

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Partner

Telefónica

company

Telefónica is a multinational telecommunications company that provides fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, and pay television services. It is expanding its focus on digital infrastructure and technology solutions, including data centers and cloud services.

Vantage Towers

company

Vantage Towers is a telecommunications infrastructure company specializing in the construction, operation, and maintenance of towers and related infrastructure for mobile network operators. They focus on providing reliable connectivity solutions across Europe.

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Deal Analysis

Telefónica, increasingly focused on digital infrastructure, is partnering with tower specialist Vantage Towers to bring 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity indoors at Madrid's Plaza Norte 2 shopping center. This deployment covers the entire 147,920 sqm venue, including its car park, aiming to significantly enhance connectivity for both visitors and merchants. For Vantage Towers, this deal showcases their expertise in deploying advanced DAS solutions, moving beyond traditional tower operations. It also highlights the growing trend of mobile carriers like Telefónica prioritizing high-performance 5G SA experiences in key commercial hubs.

5G Standalone (5G SA) Distributed Antenna System (DAS) deployment
Covers 147,920 sqm shopping center, including indoor car park
Vantage Towers, a telecom infrastructure specialist, partnering with Telefónica
Location: Plaza Norte 2 shopping center in Madrid, Spain

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KEY DETAILS

The Plaza Norte 2 shopping center spans a surface area of 147,920 sqm (1.6m sq ft). The deployment of the DAS will provide a connectivity boost for visitors and merchants within the shopping center, accelerating instant mobile payments, seamless streaming, and advanced digital services.

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European tower company Vantage Towers and Spanish mobile carrier Telefónica have partnered to deploy 5G Standalone (5G SA) at a Madrid shopping center. The 5G SA network has been set up at the Plaza Norte 2 shopping center, located in the north of Madrid. The deployment of 5G Standalone in Plaza Norte 2, a pioneer in Spain...

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COD

No date was announced for when the 5G SA network will go live.

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Vantage Towers partner/deployer

"European tower company Vantage Towers and Spanish mobile carrier Telefónica have partnered to deploy 5G Standalone (5G SA) at a Madrid shopping center."

Telefónica partner/deployer

"European tower company Vantage Towers and Spanish mobile carrier Telefónica have partnered to deploy 5G Standalone (5G SA) at a Madrid shopping center."

medium quality Enriched Mar 10, 2026

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Mar 10, 2026

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Vantage Towers and Telefónica partner to deploy 5G SA in Madrid shopping center

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