Spain’s leading telcos are fighting back in a price war in which smaller players are setting the pace.
In an analysis of the current situation, El Pais says that Telefónica is the only provider so far to have included TV in its recently launched low-cost package Movistar Fusion # 0. It includes the channel # 0, Movistar eSports, DTT channels and 4,500 VOD titles, along with internet access of up to 300Mbps and phone calls, with prices ranging from €45 to €57 a month.
Luis Miguel Gilpérez, Telefónica España’s president, said its aim was to democratise and universalise pay-TV and turn Movistar+’s # 0 into the best showcase to reach customers who wish to consume series at a different pace.
Meanwhile, Orange has launched a low-cost converged package named Amena that offers calls and broadband.
Generally, the aim among providers, the cheapest of which is a company named Lowi, is to offer fibre and mobile services for less than €50 a month.