Brazil
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Partnerships & AlliancesVivendi reignites Telefónica relationship with new stake
1% shareholding set to be just the start of a closer alliance and reflects the media group’s enthusiasm for strategic telco partnerships. Partnership opportunities exist across the Telefónica footprint, but Spain appears the main area of interest for Vivendi. The move reverses earlier Vivendi exit as a ...
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica Tech extends cloud reach in Brazil
TC CT division snags 49.99% stake in Vivo’s CloudCo Brasil. Deal builds on TC CT’s earlier purchase of CyberCo Brasil. Working in parallel with local operating businesses becoming a Telefónica Tech trend.
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M&A
Vivo open to fibre M&A via new FiBrasil JV
CEO Christian Gebara signals interest if the price and quality is right . Brazilian fibre market becoming increasingly competitive .
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M&A
Vivo set for a longer wait as CADE rules Oi deal is complex
Regulator to take its time to examine Oi divestment in detail. Decision confirms fears that closure will likely take place in 2022. Suggestion raised that deal could even be rejected.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica ties with KKR again on Colombian fibre InfraCo
FTTH InfraCos spun out in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia this month. Latest agreement with KKR sets up InfraCo in Colombia. Chilean fibre venture with KKR finalised. FiBrasil infrastructure company launched in Brazil. InfraCo model lightens capital investment intensity for Telefónica.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica weighs up public cloud for 5G SA
Trial with AWS in Brazil provides some assurances, but several elements still need to be clarified.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: CADE approves Vivo-Claro network-sharing agreement
Network sharing cleared with Claro in Brazil; 5G MVNO nears in Germany; Aviva joins Project Darwin CAV research.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vivo assembles partners for 5G core
Brazilian operating business appears to be pinning down vendors for its 5G standalone network, although Huawei’s role in the country remains unclear.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core markets: Zalaris banks payroll contract
Payroll contract awarded in Germany ; Vivo hones in on financial services, cybersecurity takes off in Spain .
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vivo to build telemedicine presence with Teladoc
Teladoc Health partners with a second Telefónica core market to launch Vivo’s telemedicine and wellness platform. E‑health proposition marks another step into a “ digital ecosystem ” for Vivo. Brazilian JV on the cards, if results go the right way.
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Financial & Performance
Q1 FY21: final coronavirus quarter packs a punch
Spain and Germany OBs stabilise as first wave of coronavirus shocks works its way through results. Vivo displaying underlying strength, but currency fluctuations continue to turn positives to negative. With strong returns on falling revenue O2 UK bows out as a ‘core four’ market Hispam edges back ...
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M&A
CADE makes Vivo wait for share of Oi’s mobile assets
Industry watchdog still inspecting ins and outs of Oi divestment. Closure now expected in early-2022. Consortium partners still confident of being granted go-ahead.
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Financial & Performance
Mystery of Telefónica’s vanishing digital revenue as Tech takes off
Hard‑fought progress at the start to the year looks set to provide a base to hit guidance, with management seeming open to improving outlook as the year progresses. Group keeping its options open on monetising Hispanoamérica interests and its fibre infrastructure in Europe. Telefónica Tech is open ...
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Suppliers & SCM
Atento targets ‘reshaped’ Telefónica relationship
Contact centre operator Atento claims largest share of Telefónica CX spend. As Atento‑Telefónica MSA expiration nears, the priority is to “ earn ” business from the operator going forward. Telefónica eyes CX digitalisation in ongoing operational efficiency drive.
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Consumer (B2C)
Telefónica|Vivo adds in-app shopping to Vivo Play
Brazilian OB marketing new platform as “ one-stop-shop ” for digital products and services. Shopping app limited to browsing, with TV-based payment solution still under development. Similar to e-commerce platform developed by Movistar for ‘smart-home’ in Spain.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vivo deploys private 5G at São Paulo uni campus
Brazilian OB inspects young entrepreneurial talent via open innovation engagement with FEI uni. Students tap into potential of 5G in Industry 4.0 environments. Hardware provided by long-standing partner Ericsson.
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Public Affairs
Vivo in CADE firing line for cartel foul play
Brazilian consortium of Claro, Oi, and Vivo may face fines for alleged cartel practices relating to a 2015 broadband services tender. BT Brasil on the receiving end of supposed competition violations.
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Strategy & Change
FY20: Core four battle on in tough times
Major markets collectively show declines at the end of a tough year, but Group remains committed to focusing investment on next‑generation networks to transform its fortunes. Spanish operations still the crown jewels , and closely protected, but management still yearning for market consolidation. O2 UK’s five‑year ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica|Vivo opts to join Dotz for further five years
Vivo extends collaboration with long-time customer loyalty partner, with focus on achieving retention boost. Brazilian operator also eyeing stake in Dotz. Amazon and Apple join Vivo in Dotz partner ecosystem.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vivo taps CDPQ for fibre spin out, as KKR invests in Chile
Telefónica|Vivo signs a 50:50 deal with Quebec‑based investor to launch FiBrasil. Wholesale fibre provider will expand Vivo’s geographic reach, while the OB focuses on upgrading its existing fixed‑network footprint. Long‑heralded $1bn Chilean InfraCo plans culminate with KKR taking 60% stake.
