Connectivity for a Rural Environment with a Future Rural areas are at a decisive moment where technology and digitalization are the great allies to guarantee their survival and development. To analyze this landscape, the Asteo Conecta conference, held in Valladolid,...
The deployment of technological infrastructure in rural areas has moved beyond the phase of simple basic connectivity to become a genuine testing and development ground. To delve deeper into this reality, the Asteo Conecta event, held in Valladolid, hosted the round...
77% of internet users in rural areas of Castilla y León consider digital entrepreneurship in these territories essential, according to the IV report of the Asteo Observatory “Overview of the digital environment and quality of life in rural areas,” conducted in collaboration with Random Strategy.
The rural pharmacy: much more than just medicine In the new episode of our podcast "Connecting the RURAL to the world", Pedro Abad, CEO of Asteo Red Neutra, speaks with a guest who personifies the healthcare vocation in rural environments: Elena Amaro, head of...
The roundtable on the use of connectivity in rural areas featured participation from ONTSI (Red.es), Amazon Spain, Asteo, moderated by Pilar Bernat, a journalist specializing in new technologies, and with Elena Galindo, Deputy Director General of Operators and Digital Infrastructures (SETELECO)
According to the "Overview of the digital environment and quality of life in rural Spain" 4th report of the Asteo Observatory, the use of telecare, motion sensors and basic home automation is seen as a way to help older people stay in their homes for longer (70%). The...
On Wednesday, December 10, at 10:00 AM, we will present the results of the study Overview of the digital environment and quality of life in rural Spain, conducted by the Asteo Observatory and Random Strategy among Internet users in rural areas. The meeting will take...
Asteo Red Neutra has been selected among 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. This program has allocated...
1st ASTEO CONECTA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE The Deputy Minister of the Regional Government of Castilla y León, Luis Enrique Ortega Arnáiz, opened the conference with representatives from MITECO, Agrotech Campus, Asaja, Mas Orange, the Provincial...
Turégano is a municipality and town in the province of Segovia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, which is already enjoying ultra-fast fibre optic broadband thanks to the Asteo Red Neutra network. With a population of 1,007 inhabitants (INE 2025) and...
Santa María La Real de Nieva is a municipality and town in the province of Segovia, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, which now has ultra-fast fiber optic connectivity thanks to Asteo Red Neutra's network. The municipality has a population of 906...
In the new episode of the podcast Connecting RURAL to the World, Asteo CEO Pedro Abad speaks with José Moro, president of Cepa 21, a winery in Ribera del Duero that represents the perfect union between rural tradition and technological innovation. Since his childhood...
The 15th-century castle that houses the "Señorío de Olmillos" Hotel and Restaurant, in the Burgos municipality of Olmillos de Sasamón (106 inhabitants), has been equipped with a state-of-the-art fiber optic network thanks to the collaboration between Asteo Red Neutra,...
Dark fiber is a fundamental resource in the world of telecommunications and data networks, but what exactly is it and what benefits does it provide? Why are more and more companies and operators considering it a strategic option to boost connectivity and digital...
Castrojeriz is a municipality in the province of Burgos, in the Odra-Pisuerga region, which now has ultra-fast fiber optic thanks to the Asteo Red Neutra network. With a population of 794 inhabitants (INE 2025), this town combines heritage, tourism, and quality of...
Caballar, in the region of Tierras de Segovia, is a rural municipality with fewer than a hundred inhabitants that today already enjoys ultrafast connectivity thanks to Asteo Red Neutra's fiber optic network. Another example of how technology can also reach small...
At the Aotec 2025 Fair, Asteo organized the meeting “Data Center Connectivity as Value to the Country’s Ecosystem” to reflect on the strategic role of data centers in Spain
Meeting with Elena Galindo. Spain leads in fixed and 5G network deployment thanks to institutional commitment and European funds. An effort that combines innovation and public-private collaboration.
Enrique tells us how “Proyecto Arraigo” was born and the milestones achieved during the nearly 10 years of this initiative, which has settled 1,000 families with a 95% success rate in Burgos, Cuenca, León…
Can there be a connection between contemporary art and the rural world? Gerardo López, one of the driving forces behind the Néxodos initiative, a contemporary creation collective of quality artistic projects, tells us…
Just 12 km from Segovia lies Adrada de Pirón, a municipality that combines history, legend, and modernity. This rural enclave not only preserves the essence of Segovian villages but is also now connected to the world thanks to fiber optics.
Connecting the RURAL to the World – Episode No. 3: Alberto Gómez Chacón, CEO of Turicleta. How can a project combine sport, rural areas, tourism, and sustainability? Turicleta was created to promote active tourism with electric bicycles
Mata de Quintanar, a town with 98 inhabitants and part of the municipality of Cabañas de Polendos, now enjoys ultra-fast fiber Internet. The rollout has received support from the ÚNICO Broadband 2022 program, promoted by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service and the EU through Next GenerationEU.
Asteo has deployed fiber optic infrastructure in Los Ángeles de San Rafael as part of its network, which extends across different municipalities in Segovia, 80% of which have fewer than 500 inhabitants. Located 25 km from the provincial capital, it attracts nature and sports enthusiasts.
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.
We speak with Isabel Sánchez Tejado, founder of the School of Generative Tourism and host of the podcast Mundo Rural en Positivo, about the model she has developed to transform rural territories at risk of depopulation into sustainable tourism destinations.
In this episode, we talk with Mari Satur Torre Calero, manager of the Spanish Red Cross Foundation, about how technology can bridge the digital divide and improve the quality of life in rural areas. We explore connectivity initiatives, the importance of purpose-driven technological development, and the challenges of the future.
Located 30 km from Trujillo, this municipality in Cáceres has 368 inhabitants (INE 2024) and is part of the network of towns with Asteo’s ultra-fast fiber optic. Formerly known as San Juan del Retamal, due to the abundance of broom plants in the vicinity of the town and the Church of San Juan Bautista, it features a predominantly flat landscape
Frías, considered the smallest city in Spain, is also part of the towns with ultra-fast fiber. Strategically located on La Muela hill near the Ebro River, Frías was a key point in antiquity for travelers passing between the Cantabrian coast and the plateau.
The deployment plans of Asteo Red Neutra have received a new boost thanks to €50 million in senior debt financing from Allianz Global Investors. Currently, Asteo deploys ultra-fast fiber optic networks in rural areas under a wholesale business model to serve homes and...
Presentation of the III Report of the Asteo Observatory: "Rural Connectivity in the Face of the Demographic Challenge" Pedro Abad (ASTEO): "Next-generation connectivity is essential to address depopulation and promote entrepreneurship in rural areas" ...
Santa Amalia, located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, stands out for its serenity and rich agricultural tradition, and already features Asteo's Ultrafast Fiber. The heritage of Santa Amalia reflects a past dedicated to agriculture, visible in its parish...
Cantalejo located in the province of Segovia, Castilla y León, already has Asteo's ultrafast fiber. It is a town known for its rich history and stunning natural environment. The history of Cantalejo dates back to ancient times, with evidence of settlements from the...
In Tanarro, a small town in Segovia, Asteo's ultra-fast fiber is now available. Tanarro, formerly part of the ochavo of Prádena in the Community of Villa y Tierra de Sepúlveda, is located on the gentle hills characteristic of the countryside landscape. This...
Montejo de Arévalo is connected thanks to Asteo’s ultra-fast fibre network. This charming municipality lies on the western side of Segovia, right on the border with Ávila and Valladolid. Its rich historical heritage includes the parish church of San Andrés, an...
Brieva, located in the Segovia region, between the Pirón River and the Polendos stream, now has Asteo's ultrafast fiber. It was founded in the 12th century during the Castilian repopulation era by settlers originally from Brieva de los Cameros in La Rioja. Formerly...
A small village of about 204 inhabitants, 33 minutes from Segovia (39 km), enjoys ultrafast fiber optic from Asteo. It is called Veganzones, a name that comes from medieval times when it was known as Vega de Infanzones. Among the most emblematic places in this town...
Do not miss Potencial Digital on Thursday, September 19! A key event for all technology professionals and enthusiasts, to be held at the Cáceres Conference and Exhibition Centre. . Special Participation in the Main Auditorium We would like to highlight the...
On September 7 and 8, the 6th edition of BTT Ciudad De Frías “2 Stages” 2024 will take place, an exciting mountain bike competition in Frías, Burgos, in which Asteo Red Neutra participates as a sponsor. This edition features a first stage of 39 km 1300 m and a...
In 5 out of 10 households (46%) in rural areas with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants that have internet access, there are video game consoles. Households with minors are the ones that use these consoles the most and where these devices are most present, reaching 63%....
Mariano Almagro, ZTE Sales Director, shared his vision regarding the data center market and the factors that could represent an interesting opportunity for rural areas to be chosen
Abril-Martorell presented the current telecommunications landscape with a series of key points that define the industry’s direction and its impact on local operators; from macroeconomic perspectives to market strategies.
Añe is a Spanish municipality and town located in the province of Segovia, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Añe already has ultrafast fiber from Asteo. Located 21 km from the provincial capital. According to INE 2023, it has a population of 69...
Laguna Rodrigo is a town located in the Campiña Segoviana and the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, 36 km from Segovia. Laguna Rodrigo already has Asteo's ultrafast fiber. Asteo. Until 1969, it was an independent municipality before being integrated into Santa...
Javier Montemayor’s intervention in the “Siembra Futuro Digital” session, organized by Asteo, offered a comprehensive and detailed view of the labor market and the skills most in demand by companies in the technology sector.
At the XVII Aotec Fair, the “Sowing Digital Future” event was held at the Asteo stand. Aitor Iturrioz, researcher at Tknika, delivered a presentation on the integration of 5G technology in vocational training (VT) and how this innovation can strengthen collaboration with SMEs.
At the meeting led by Alfonso García, Business Development at Asteo, Fran Sevilla, General Director of Strategy and Operations at Excom, and Manuel de la Guía, Business Development Director at Fibritel, discussed the role of the neutral operator in the rural environment
The data from the presented study highlights the growing importance of remote work in rural areas. 22% of Internet users worked remotely. This percentage increases when considering only municipalities with fewer than 1,000 residents (26%).
Villaescusa de Roa: Nature and Connection in one place Villaescusa de Roa, is a municipality in the province of Burgos, belonging to the region of La Ribera, and located in the core of the D.O. Ribera del Duero. According to the INE, it has 110 inhabitants, and...
Salorino, belonging to the province of Cáceres, with 538 inhabitants according to INE, now has access to ultrafast fiber from Asteo. Salorino is known for its privileged geographical location, the endearing nature of its people, its hospitality, and the balance...
San Cristóbal de la Vega is a municipality in the province of Segovia, which already has the ultrafast fiber from Asteo. There are 83 inhabitants according to (INE 2023). This picturesque place is located in the countryside of Segovia, and stands out for its location...
Torreiglesias is a welcoming municipality located in the province of Segovia, which already features ultra-fast fiber from Asteo. According to the 2023 INE, it has a population of 256 inhabitants. Located about 30 km from the provincial capital, Torreiglesias is...
Sanchotello, in the province of Salamanca, is one of the municipalities browsing the internet at top speed as part of the Asteo network, featuring #ultrafast broadband via fiber optics. Sanchotello was once a transit point and refuge for travelers on the Vía de la...
Valdehornillos, with 618 inhabitants (INE), is a minor local entity and is among the towns with Internet access and ultra-fast fibre optic. With just 55 years of history (it was founded in 1969 as part of the “Badajoz Plan”), this town grew thanks to the work of young...
Gajates is a picturesque municipality in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Asteo network of villages and browses at full speed with ultra-fast fiber optics. This municipality, with fewer than 200 inhabitants—146 according to the 2023 INE—is integrated...
Madrigalejo is a municipality with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants (1,712 according to the 2023 INE) known for being the place where King Ferdinand II of Aragon passed away, where "a king died and Spain was born," an event commemorated every January 23rd during "Semana...
Just 35 km from Cáceres lies the charming village of Riolobos. This welcoming corner of Extremadura, home to a community of 1,197 inhabitants, is located near the majestic Tagus River. Riolobos, a place where tradition, serenity, and nature intertwine, is one of the...
In April 2023, Asteo Red Neutra participated in the FTTH Conference panel discussion titled “Fiber Deployment in Rural Areas: Challenges and Opportunities”. The panel, moderated by Christof Sommerberg, Board Member of the FTTH Council Europe, addressed fiber...
In the heart of Olombrada, home to 517 residents, Asteo's ultrafast fiber has transformed the internet connection experience. This charming municipality, located just 14 km from Cuéllar in the province of Segovia, boasts high-speed connectivity (contact us to learn...
Located just 16 km from Trujillo, Ibahernando is a picturesque town in Cáceres with 542 inhabitants, and part of Asteo’s network of villages connected to ultra-fast fiber-optic broadband. Historic heritage and cobbled streets With cobbled streets and a rich history...
Fuentesoto, a charming village of 101 inhabitants in the province of Segovia, Castilla y León, boasts ultrafast fiber optic connectivity, as it is one of the municipalities where Asteo's neutral network has been deployed. Located in the picturesque region of Tierra de...
With 282 inhabitants, San Pedro de Gaíllos, a small municipality in the province of Segovia, is now part of Asteo's ultra-fast and neutral fiber network. The implementation of the fiber optic network in San Pedro de Gaíllos has been made possible thanks to the...
Olmillos de Sasamón, a picturesque town in Burgos integrated into Asteo's network, now enjoys ultra-fast internet, marking a crucial step toward digital modernization. Located 33 km from Burgos and home to 57 residents, this hamlet of Sasamón has notable architectural...
The municipality in Segovia, with 118 inhabitants, now browses at the speed of light and is part of Asteo's ultra-fast fiber network in Castilla y León. Frumales, known for its large and stout elms, made headlines in 2021 when, after sixty years of searching...
There are already 64 towns that have the Asteo network in the province of Salamanca (100% of its planned first phase) and 70 will be reached in the first quarter of 2024. 92% of the connected populations have fewer than 1,000 inhabitants and nearly 77% do not exceed...
Located 38 km from Cáceres city and 21.5 km from Trujillo, Plasenzuela is an archaeological gem that combines tradition with modernity, thanks to the famous "Montánchez Ham Route" and its nearby archaeological sites. Plasenzuela now has access to neutral and...
Zumel, a district of Valle de Santibáñez in Burgos, now has Asteo's ultra-fast open-access fiber. With 43 inhabitants, this small town located 19 km from the provincial capital (+/- 25 minutes by car) features among its attractions an emblematic tower and castle...
Discover Villeguillo, a charming Segovian village known for its Frontenis Championship, annually organized by the Friends of this Basque Pelota modality Association and the Town Council. Located just 60 km (+/- 50 minutes) from the capital of Castilla y León and 54 km...
Asteo Red Neutra has signed an agreement with the Alcobendas City Council, the city where the company's headquarters are located, to promote employment in this area. Special attention will be given to groups such as young people under 25, women, individuals over 40,...
Since the announcement of the arrival of this artificial intelligence chatbot, articles with conversations and interviews have been published incessantly. Now it is the turn of fiber optics and its deployment in rural areas with low population density. We have talked about whether it can improve the lives of the over 65s, whether it can slow down depopulation…
No matter the size of a population, if it has Internet, its use is with devices that require a good connection. This is demonstrated by data from the ASTEO Observatory in rural areas. Young people are the group, compared to other age groups, that uses Smart TV, Tablet/iPad and Consoles the most. And those who most consult RRSS, watch movies, series or sports and make online purchases.
What are these ambitious goals and how will they contribute to making our world a better place by 2030?
Sustainable Development Goal No. 9 refers to “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”. Known as SDG9, it aims to “build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”.
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.