Spain and Portugal’s widespread power outage left large parts of both countries without electricity, mobile signal, and broadband for nearly 10 hours. While traditional telecoms networks scrambled to recover, thousands relied on Elon Musk’s SpaceX-powered communications service. In fact, Starlink usage surged by 35% during the blackout across the Iberian Peninsula.

So, what makes Starlink different — and how could it benefit your business?

A more resilient kind of internet

Starlink didn’t cut out once during the blackout. That’s because, unlike traditional broadband, it doesn’t depend on ground-based cables or infrastructure. Instead, it connects to ground stations via a growing network of satellites in low-Earth orbit.

Not only does this reduce the risk of outages, but it also helps deliver download speeds of up to 200Mbps and latency as low as 25ms.

Business continuity, built-in

The Iberian blackout was a reminder of how quickly core infrastructure can fail — and how expensive downtime can be. With 50 million people affected, the event is estimated to have cost Spanish businesses €1.6 billion, or 0.1% of the country's GDP.

Going offline can lead to lost revenue, missed opportunities, and damaged customer trust. Starlink helps protect against those risks by maintaining connectivity through its satellite-based network — meaning you can stay online even when power cuts, natural disasters, or infrastructure failures take traditional broadband offline.

And because it works seamlessly alongside your existing provider, Starlink can act as a failover connection. If your main broadband goes down, Starlink kicks in automatically, helping you avoid interruptions, downtime, and lost productivity.

Simple, centralised management

Starlink hardware is also quick to install and can be managed across multiple locations from a single dashboard. Businesses can monitor performance, submit support tickets, and access 24/7 assistance — all through the Starlink app or portal.

Get started with Radius

At Radius, we help businesses integrate satellite connectivity into their existing infrastructure with expert guidance and flexible service packages.

Whether you’re based in a rural area or simply want to protect against future outages, satellite connectivity offers a powerful, reliable solution — and with Radius, it’s easy to deploy.

Talk to us today

Our team can help you get up and running with satellite connectivity quickly and cost-effectively, with packages tailored to your needs.

Get in touch to learn more about installation, pricing, and how satellite connectivity could work alongside your current setup.

Final thoughts

Mobile connectivity is no longer just about staying in touch, it’s about empowering your workforce, strengthening security, and keeping costs under control. With the appropriate tools in place, employees can collaborate seamlessly, access essential information and resources, and stay agile in an evolving business landscape.

Are you ready to transform your business with the power of mobile? Partner with Radius for expert guidance and seamless implementation.