Telefónica Suppliers
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Network & InfrastructureGermany makes Huawei wait
A decision on Chinese vendors’ involvement in German 5G deployment sees another delay, and is now (tentatively) expected for September 2020. Huawei security concerns remain central to opposition, with operators forced to make hedge their bets in the meantime.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica in a bind as US pressures Brazil on Huawei
US Ambassador warns of financial cost to Brazil of permitting Huawei 5G presence, while talking up favourable loans for Ericsson and Nokia kit. Comments follow fulsome praise for Chinese vendor from Telefónica|Vivo CEO as an innovative and trusted partner.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 Germany picks Ericsson for 5G core
Operator chooses to rely on European partner for ‘ security-relevant ’ 5G core. Huawei and Nokia expected to have equal share of RAN. Government appears close to finalising security guidelines for 5G.
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Suppliers & SCM
Ciena trumpets IP migration deal with O2
O2 UK opts for Ciena to migrate legacy time TDM infrastructure and traffic to an adaptive IP network. Operator set to also add network automation capabilities, utilising elements of the Ciena Services portfolio.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica lays down gauntlet to cloud-native suppliers
Lopez challenges Kubernetes to prove itself in telco environment. Hybrid VM and cloud-native model the likely norm for operators already invested in NFV.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica, Nokia partner on IoT-enabled supply chains
Group research arm among 21 partners to join EC-backed consortium for next-generation supply chain management, centred on the port of Valencia.
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Suppliers & SCM
Demand still building for UK Huawei ban
An attempt by rebel Conservative Party MPs in the British Parliament to introduce a requirement that HRVS be entirely removed from the UK’s communications infrastructure by 2022 failed in the House of Commons in March 2020.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica’s FY19: building a hybrid engine for a juggernaut
Targets on profit and revenue for the year achieved, but Group now guiding for a period of ‘low and slow’ progress on key financial metrics. While financial growth looks hard to come by, Álvarez‑Pallete is aiming to create a higher purpose for Telefónica and drive engagement with his ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica plugs into carrier blockchain network
Partners with DT, Orange, and T‑Mobile US to create inter‑operator network based on DLT tech. High hopes of streamlining wholesale carrier roaming processes.
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Network & Infrastructure
Juniper ties with NEC to extend Fusión to Chile
Two key Telefónica partners working to upgrade core infrastructure using a tried and tested European model. Plans said to be 5G‑ready, although Chile still some way from launching the next‑generation network technology.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica UK taps Mavenir again, this time for vIMS
Mavenir solution to slot into operator’s UNICA data centre infrastructure. Timelines hazy for commercial launch.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónicawatch 5G Momentum Index, March 2020
Telefónicawatch ’s 5G Momentum Index (5GMI) for the year to March 2020 reflects Telefónica strategic decision to be best not first at 5G globally, with a shuffled pack of suppliers showing that work is well underway. Arguably most significant is the high-profile swap at the ...
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Public Affairs
Telefónica Mexico partners ring alarm bells after AT&T network sharing deal
Concerns were raised by Telefónica Mexico partners over how the operator’s late‑2019 network‑sharing deal with AT T might affect their businesses.
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Suppliers & SCM
O2 UK targets net zero mobile operator status
O2 UK flagged plans to become the UK’s first ‘net zero’ mobile operator, and work with its suppliers to reduce emissions across its supply chain by 30%, by 2025.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Telefónica International Wholesale Services teams with Hammer Fiber Optics
TIWS formed a bilateral SMS messaging interconnection agreement with Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings, a fledgling wireless service provider based in New Jersey, USA.
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Public Affairs
O2 dodges bullet as Huawei capped
Industry looks set to be given three years to firewall Huawei, with potential 35% cap on High Risk Vendors . O2’s longstanding links with Ericsson and Nokia mean operating business avoids costly replacement programmes that major rivals must implement. Security officials position the decision as largely a ...
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Network & Infrastructure
Ciena flags Telxius role with new speed record
Commercial applications of record‑breaking technology expected to see more flexible high capacity services over Telxius submarine cables.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica certifies Quectel IoT module
Telefónica Group awarded certification to an Internet of Things (IoT) module from Chinese supplier Quectel Wireless Solutions.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica picks Comtech for LatAm remote backhaul
Telefónica Group agreed a multi‑year programme with US‑based Comtech Telecommunications to help it manage the backhaul requirements of its 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks in Argentina and Brazil.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Telefónica takes Huawei to 5G core in Spain
Home operation gives vote of confidence to embattled Chinese supplier but wants less reliance on Huawei. Procurement of another 5G core expected during 2020; Affirmed Networks and Mavenir Systems reportedly in contention.
