Jetnet

Jetnet Wimax S.A. is a Spanish telecommunications operator founded in 2002 with its headquarters in Granada. The CEO is Manuel Berlanga, who envisioned bringing connectivity to underserved towns. Initially a pioneer in using wireless networks for broadband deployment in Spain, Jetnet utilized technologies like Wimax to provide high-speed internet to areas without copper or fiber optic cable access. The company serves both private individuals and businesses.

Jetnet operates as a global telecommunications provider, offering a range of services including high-speed fiber optic internet (FTTH), Wimax, fixed and mobile telephony, and television. As a virtual mobile operator, it provides full mobile services, including 4G voice and data, nationwide. The company's fiber optic plans offer speeds ranging from 300Mb to 1Gb. Jetnet also offers television services through its Jetnet TV platform, which includes a variety of channels accessible via an app or decoder. The company makes money through the sale of these subscription-based services and also sells refurbished mobile devices.

A key part of Jetnet's strategy is its focus on rural areas, often referred to as the 'emptied Spain,' aiming to bridge the digital divide where larger operators have less presence. This focus is demonstrated by the opening of physical stores in these regions to provide close customer service. In 2020, Jetnet acquired 100% of the operator Telelanjaron, which expanded its broadband cable network in the municipality of Lanjarón. By the end of 2024, the company aimed to have connected 80,000 homes with fiber, having already reached over 50,000.

Keywords: telecommunications, fiber optic, FTTH, Wimax, mobile virtual operator, broadband internet, fixed telephony, mobile telephony, ISP, rural connectivity, TV services, Granada, Andalusia, Spain, network deployment, internet services, digital divide, telecommunications operator, high-speed internet