Telefónica Suppliers
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Network & InfrastructureInfinera chosen to open up Telefónica Peru’s transport network
Long-time Telefónica partner selected for a commercial deployment of disaggregated gateways.
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Suppliers & SCM
Ezentis expands Telefónica partnership
Another relationship expansion for long‑standing infrastructure partner Ezentis. Automated FTTH platform added to work for Telefónica. Ezentis keeps up decade‑long contract renewal rhythm.
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Suppliers & SCM
Atento eyes renewed Telefónica relationship
Former Group subsidiary indicates it is discussing a refresh of partnership. COVID‑19 takes a toll on Atento Q2 revenue.
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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica digs in further with Havas
Estimated €500m global media account was first awarded to French group in 2014.
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Suppliers & SCM
Conduent to tidy O2 Germany’s mailroom
US‑based mailroom digitiser brought in to support goals to become CX and digital champion.
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Network & Infrastructure
Pompeo declares Álvarez-Pallete a US 5G ally
Statements from US Secretary of State on Telefónica intentions appears to contradict ongoing Group commitments to working with Huawei.
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Suppliers & SCM
Fortinet update for ElevenPaths OT, IoT security
Longstanding network security partner Fortinet ties with cybersecurity unit for industrial sector managed services. Continues collaborative history as Telefónica rejigs ElevenPaths positioning.
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Suppliers & SCM
O2 supply chain cracks as German rollout goals missed
Indian plant closures and unavailability of field engineers blamed for failure to meet revised 4G rollout targets.
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Network & Infrastructure
Germany 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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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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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
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 ...
