Telefónica Expands Court-Authorized Internet Blocking to Multiple Sports Beyond Football
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Summary
Telefónica Audiovisual Digital obtained a new court resolution on March 23 that allows it to implement dynamic blocking measures not only for football content but also for other sports and entertainment. Since February 2025, Spain's internet has been experiencing connectivity problems during major LaLiga football matches due to these court-authorized blocks. The article discusses how Telefónica, through its Movistar Plus+ platform, is expanding content blocking to include Champions League, tennis, and golf events, raising concerns about internet accessibility during major sporting events.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTelefónica Audiovisual Digital, la división de la operadora de telecomunicaciones que dirige la plataforma de Movistar Plus+, consiguió el pasado 23 de marzo una nueva resolución judicial que le habilita a aplicar nuevos bloqueos relacionados no solo con el fútbol, sino con otros deportes e incluso contenidos de entretenimiento.
Internet sufre en España desde febrero de 2025 problemas de conectividad cada vez que hay un partido de fútbol relevante de LaLiga.
La patronal de los clubes, de la mano de Telefónica, consiguió en los juzgados una autorización para bloquear de forma dinámica direccion
Article URL: https://bandaancha.eu/articulos/telefonica-consigue-bloqueos-ips-11731
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47768195
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