All Argentina articles
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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam roll-back continues
Spanish group has now firmed deals to offload more than half of its regional business in Hispanoamérica, after gaining a nod from competition regulators for exits from Ecuador and Uruguay. Four further operations remain on Telefónica’s to-sell list as it re-directs resource and attention towards Brazil and Europe.
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PeopleTelefónica appoints new CEO in Chile ahead of expected exit
Juan Vicente Martín Fontelles to become CEO of Telefónica Chile in the coming days, as the Group reportedly prepares to offload the unit as part of its long-running Hispam retrenchment programme.
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M&ATelefónica’s Argentina sale creates more fallout
Telefónica’s abrupt exit from Argentina has set off a regulatory chain reaction, but the Spanish operator maintains the deal is done and it is protected from the mounting legal challenges.
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Strategy & ChangeNew Telefónica boss plots strategy shift amid European ‘winds of change’
Strategic review to consider implications of “drastic changes” ahead in Europe, says new Group Executive Chairman Marc Murtra.
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M&ATelecom deal gives Telefónica an Argentinean escape hatch
Telefónica announces a swift, abrupt — and seemingly final — exit from Argentina, progressing bid to scale back its regional footprint in Hispam, and reduce risk. While Telefónica Argentina sale attracts criticism from President Javier Milei, Telefónica indicates it is protected from any fallout.
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M&ATelefónica approached by potential buyers of Argentinean business: report
Telefónica Argentina has reportedly caught the eyes of would-be purchasers in potential early test of how Group M&A strategy will shape up after the surprise appointment of new Executive Chairman and CEO Marc Murtra.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica eyes insurtech expansion after Repihogar investment
Group claims contribution to €500,000 funding round for Argentine insurtech player, made through Íope Ventures unit, is part of ongoing investment in fintech space. Operator also seeks to enable commercial synergies between Repihogar and other portfolio businesses. Read more…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica Argentina goes live with first multi-Gig fibre offering
Operating business now offering symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps for first time, with Wi-Fi 6 router and optional TV bundling available. Service goes live in select regions as operator continues to expand fibre access across Argentina…
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OperationsTelefónica Hispam CEO: upskilling ‘crucial’ to overcoming LatAm challenges
Alfonso Gómez Palacio says generative AI and “democratised” access to digital services set to help with training employees.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispam: Entel cleared for Chilean fibre transfer
Entel cleared for Chilean fibre transfer
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PremiumTelefónica secures place at Colombia’s 5G auction
MinTIC reveals Telefónica will bid alongside Claro and WOM for 3.5GHz spectrum licences, with Telefónica also bidding through separate entity with partner Tigo.
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina spends small in 5G auction
Operator bids for half as much 5G spectrum as rivals in controversial tender.
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina partners Kyndryl on IT automation
Telefónica Argentina signs three‑year deal with Kyndryl to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and boost IT automation.
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Public AffairsOperators slam Argentina’s 5G auction terms, rollout deemed “impossible”
Telefónica, Claro, and Telecom Argentina push back against Argentina’s 5G auction terms.
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina boosts fibre footprint with Iplan
Operator seals deal focused on expanding its Buenos Aires fibre footprint.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Deployment of private 4G networks on the rise in Hispam
Deployment of private 4G networks on the rise in Hispam
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Partnerships & AlliancesAmdocs to overhaul Hispam’s IT support systems
Multi‑year agreement will see modernisation of BSS and OSS for Telefónica subsidiaries in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica and Metrotel forge Argentinian infra alliance
Tie‑up gives 400,000 customers access to download speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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Partnerships & AlliancesWayra Hispam backs urban logistics startup Moova
Telefónica’s innovation hub supports Argentinian startup in latest investment round.