As of April 2026, Spanish courts have significantly expanded the power of telecommunications providers. Telefónica (Movistar) now has court backing to require other major operators like MasOrange, Vodafone, and Digi to block IP addresses and URLs used for illicit sports streaming. This "internet blockade" now extends beyond football to include tennis, golf, and even live entertainment. Ace Stream
AceStream operates by allowing users to simultaneously download and upload video feeds. For fans of Spanish football, this offered a free alternative to expensive monthly packages, providing high-definition streams with less buffering than traditional pirate websites. These "enlaces" (links) were widely shared on forums and social media, creating a massive underground network for viewing LaLiga matches. The Broadcaster Crackdown enlaces acestream movistar