Nokia to deploy data center networks for Telefónica in Spain

Nokia was selected by Telefónica to deploy networking solutions for 17 new Edge data centers across Spain to support the operator’s digital infrastructure development.

The companies said the Edge nodes will deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI), B2B, and Telco Cloud services across residential, enterprise, and public sectors, and that the project will support AI training and inferencing at the Edge while powering services in healthcare, education, industry, and government.

Nokia was assigned to provide connectivity for compute and storage inside the Edge nodes and to connect those nodes externally, with the deployment specifying 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data center switches and 7750 Service Router (SR) data center gateways; the solution included provisions for deep automation, multi-cloud integration, and adaptability to emerging digital demands.

Under a multi-year exclusive agreement, Nokia took responsibility for deploying network connectivity to 17 Edge nodes, 12 of which had already been deployed, including work at Telefónica’s Tecno-Alcalá site; the deployment followed an initial rollout of three pilot Edge data centers in 2024 and established Nokia as the sole networking technology partner for Telefónica’s expanding Edge network.

“We are proud to collaborate with Telefónica for this landmark project that supports our customer’s shift to a nationwide distributed Edge architecture. This win underscores our long-term strategic relationship and Nokia’s leadership in building AI-ready, high-performance data centre networking solutions. Together, we’re creating the foundation for Spain’s digital future—bringing intelligence and services closer to where people and businesses need them most,” said David Heard, President, Network Infrastructure at Nokia.

Under the multi-year agreement, the organizations described plans to complete connectivity for the remaining Edge nodes and to support AI training and inferencing at the Edge while carrying AI, B2B, and Telco Cloud services across residential, enterprise, and public sectors.