Parlem Telecom Companyia de Telecomunicacions, S.A. is a telecommunications service provider based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2012. The company offers a comprehensive range of telecommunications products and services, including prepaid and contract mobile telephony; fiber-optic and asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) internet connectivity; fixed-line telephone services; television services including Agile TV; as well as energy solutions, switchboard services, and advanced IT services such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, management software solutions, and ICT consulting targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Parlem operates primarily in Catalonia and has expanded its presence to other Spanish regions such as the Valencian Community and Galicia, leveraging its own fiber infrastructure complemented by contracts with other operators to extend nationwide coverage. It provides 5G mobile coverage through networks of partners like Yoigo and Orange ensuring broad territorial access across Spain.
In recent developments, Parlem Telecom has actively pursued growth through acquisitions and strategic expansions. Notably, in 2024, the company strengthened its market leadership in Catalonia by acquiring BlauFibra, a local operator with a customer base of over 1,700 fiber and 1,800 mobile clients. This acquisition enhances Parlem's footprint in the Vallès Oriental and Occidental areas, reinforcing its position as a leading proximity-based operator. Additionally, Parlem acquired the telecommunications division of Pinergia cooperative for €4 million, enabling service extension into the Pyrenees and Cerdanya regions under the Xartic brand. These acquisitions underline Parlem’s dual growth model, integrating organic growth with strategic inorganic expansions, underpinning its role as a prominent telecommunications group in Spain with a focus on local customer service and technological innovation.
Parlem Telecom’s business model emphasizes customer-centric service with a strong community orientation, delivering high-quality connectivity solutions tailored for individual consumers and businesses. The company’s product portfolio supports diverse communication and IT needs, promoting digital transformation and competitive service diversification in the Spanish telecom sector. Parlem’s strategic focus on proximity-based telecommunications combined with recent acquisitions and expanded service capabilities places it among the important players in the region's communication services industry. The company is led by CEO Xavier Capellades Ramos and continues to invest in network enhancements and service innovation to consolidate its market position and expand its operational territories further.