En Asteo Red Neutra damos un nuevo paso junto a Rede Aberta con la evolución de Rurix, como holding común de infraestructuras digitales rurales. Rurix integra capacidades en FTTH, transporte de larga distancia, interconexión de centros de datos y edge computing,...
El 12 de agosto de 2026, Burgos vivirá una de las grandes citas astronómicas de nuestra generación: un eclipse total de Sol. La provincia se encuentra dentro de la franja de totalidad y muchas de las poblaciones conectadas a la red de Asteo ofrecen entornos rurales...
Esta semana hemos celebrado un hito muy especial para Asteo Red Neutra: nuestro quinto aniversario. Hace cinco años iniciamos un proyecto con un objetivo claro: contribuir a reducir la brecha digital mediante el despliegue de infraestructuras de fibra óptica en zonas...
The AOTEC 2026 trade fair will once again bring together technological innovation and territorial development under the slogan “Connecting innovation, AI and territory”. In this context, Asteo Red Neutra will take part in the AOTEC Tech Forum, reinforcing its...
The ninth edition of the 5G Forum 'Where technology leaders meet', to be held in Seville from May 12 to 15, will feature the participation of Asteo Red Neutra. Pedro Abad, CEO of the company, will speak on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 PM to present: Venus Spain-Portugal...
Asteo Red Neutra will be present on May 7 at #DCDConnect Madrid, one of the key meetings for the digital infrastructure ecosystem, where data centers are protagonists in the advancement of #AI and #edgecomputing. Our CEO, Pedro Abad, will participate as a speaker in...
In a hyperconnected world, the fast and secure transmission of information is the engine of the economy. But how do these immense volumes of information actually travel? The answer lies in long-distance transmission networks. Long-Distance Connectivity Services in...
The magazine Redes&Telecom (BPS) has awarded Asteo Red Neutra as Best Project in Empty Spain, highlighting our commitment to connectivity and digital development in rural areas. The award was received by Alfonso García Gómez, our Director of Business Development...
Asteo Red Neutra has been selected as one of 56 European projects to receive funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital program, promoted by the European Commission through HADEA, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. The program has...
At ASTEO RED NEUTRA we are proud to announce that we have been nominated in the "Champions in addressing digital divide in rural and remote areas"category of the European Digital Connectivity Awards 2025 for the project "FTTH Gigabit in ultra rural areas of Castilla y...
In this special episode of the podcast "Connecting RURAL areas to the world", journalist Pilar Bernat interviews Pedro Abad, CEO of Asteo Red Neutra, during the AOTEC Fair held in Madrid to review the market’s evolution, the deployment challenges for the coming years...
Asteo and the Spanish Red Cross have signed an agreement to reduce the digital divide for people in vulnerable situations in rural areas and participate in the different projects of the humanitarian organization, where Internet connectivity is essential for its provision.
The UNICO - Broadband Program is an action that falls within the framework of Investment 1 of Component 15 of the Plan for the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience of the of the Spanish economy and is financed by the European Union - NextGenerationEUwith funds from...
Deployment Project Manager
Trained as an architect at the University of Seville and with international experience after her studies at the Leibniz Universität Hannover, she has a multidisciplinary technical profile. He stands out for his analytical capacity and leadership in telecommunications infrastructures, providing a highly consolidated strategic vision.
Her career began in civil architecture, working as a Municipal Architect and energy certifier. In 2017 she oriented her career towards the telco sector by joining Nokia as FTTx Network Design Engineer. For five years, he participated in large multinational deployments for operators in the USA, Italy, Chile, the Philippines and Germany. Later, at Inelcom, he took over team management and implementation support for the German UGG network, mastering the construction and last mile phases. All this international supervisory experience brought her to Asteo Red Neutra in 2023, where she manages field operations as Deployment Manager.
Away from blueprints and fiber optics, he is an active person who likes to enjoy his free time. He is passionate about climbing, paddle tennis and traveling, always looking for new environments to disconnect.
Director of Network Infrastructure and IT Systems
With more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector in Spain, David has developed a solid track record of technical and operational excellence. His profile stands out for a clear focus on continuous improvement, results-oriented management and team management and development.
His career began in 1998 at UFINET, where for more than two decades he evolved professionally to consolidate his position as Director of Network Operation and Maintenance. During this period, he led strategic Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) projects, as well as service transformation and outsourcing initiatives, and performed transversal functions in the Operation and Maintenance units of the different countries in which the company operated, contributing to the standardization of processes and the improvement of operational efficiency.
In 2018, following the creation of Lyntia as an independent company from UFINET's infrastructure business, he continued his professional development as Director of the Operation and Maintenance units, both Access and Transport, providing a key strategic vision for the company.
All this experience in critical infrastructure management led him to Asteo Red Neutra in 2024, where he is currently in charge of the operational area as head of the company's Network Infrastructures and IT Systems.
Outside the professional sphere, David disconnects from technology through his passions: rally raids, scuba diving and cooking with his family.
Marketing and Communications Director
With 20 years of experience, Laura has developed the communication strategy for national and international companies. Since the official launch of ASTEO Red Neutra, she has led its communication and content strategy as an external consultant, until her incorporation to the team.
She started her career as a journalist in the IT sector. She specialised in Communication, advising companies in various sectors (banking, asset management, private equity, insurance and insurtech or telecommunications). She led Evercom's Financial Communication department, in charge of the area's growth strategy and the management of the team and clients.
She graduated in journalism from the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, in Venezuela, took the ABC-UCM master's degree in journalism, and complemented her education with studies in International Business at Dublin Business School, and sustainability at the University of Cambridge.
Married to Santi, she is the mother of two children and, whenever she has some free time, she loves going swimming and to the cinema or enjoying long dinners with friends.
Director of Business Development and Operations
A Telecommunications Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and PDD training at the University of Navarra IESE, he has more than 20 years of experience in Telecommunications in leading companies, leading the development of fibre infrastructures and management work in the commercialisation of fibre optic networks.
He began his experience in the Telecommunications Sector in Engineering, Technology and Deployment Departments of data and fibre networks in companies such as Payma Comunicaciones, Iberdrola Ingeniería y Consultoría and Madritel Comunicaciones. After this first technical stage, he developed his more commercial experience in the Iberdrola Group, taking over the Commercial Management of Iberdrola's Fibre Optic Network for Telecommunications Operators for 15 years. Before joining ASTEO Red Neutra, he was an advisor to CableRunner Iberica’s president and Commercial Director of GTD Spain, a Dark Fibre Neutral Operator for National and International Operators and DataCenters in Spain.
Alfonso is convinced of the potential of fibre networks, so he decided to focus his career on this technology from the very beginning.
A father of two, a lover of gastronomy and cooking, he is happy to cook on weekends for his family and friends. In love with skiing in winter and water sports in summer.
ASTEO’s CFO and HR Director
With more than 7 years of experience, he has worked in the financial departments of international companies, mainly in SICE CANADA INC (ACS Group Company) based in Toronto and Golden Agri-Resources (Sinarmas Group Company, listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange).
As Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer of SICE Canada Inc, he was responsible for managing the acquisition of capital assets, negotiating financial products with banks and financing entities, preparing and reporting the EEFFs to the parent company and ensuring regulatory compliance, among many other responsibilities.
Luis holds a degree in Economics from the University of Seville and an MBA from the University of Cadiz. In his free time he likes to practise all kinds of sports, especially crossfit and downhill.
ASTEO’s CTO and Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for the Engineering and Technology, Deployment and O&M (Operation and Maintenance) Departments. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. Manuel has been responsible for FTTH deployments at Lyntia, Director of the Central Delegation at Verne, Head of FTTH deployments at Ericsson in the Mediterranean region and of the FTTH Centre of Excellence in Spain.
A Telecommunications Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he is an enthusiast of the right of people to have a broadband connection and of the connected society.
Married to Teresa and father of two daughters, in his spare time he repairs and collects old radios and gramophones: if you have a lamp radio and you want to get rid of it, don't throw it away! He will take care of them. He will take care of them.