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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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PeoplewatchTelefónica 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, América Móvil team to circle WOM Chile carcass
Operators partner to bid for telecoms assets set to be sold off as part of WOM bankruptcy process.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra, BancoEstado launch fintech startup call
Telefónica’s open innovation unit seeking out fintech entrepreneurs and startups alongside Chilean bank. Move reinforces Wayra’s interest in fintech and follows several investments in sector over last three years. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Hispam points finger at Peru after FY23 earnings dip
Hispam unit soldiers on with asset-light model, although FY23 sees an unwelcome dip in figures…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica signs on ClaroVTR as key Chilean fibre client
ON*NET Fibra Chile to enable broadband service provision over fixed network for a third Chilean mobile operator as part of 15-year deal.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispam: Entel cleared for Chilean fibre transfer
Entel cleared for Chilean fibre transfer
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Public AffairsTelefónica wants Chile to have a 5G auction rethink
Criticism of Subtel’s terms ramps up, as operator claims that scoring system, prohibition of third-party infra usage, and regulatory obligations grant advantage to 5G entrant Claro. Auction follows several others in Telefónica’s markets over last year, as Group looks to acquire new spectrum while reducing financial exposure in Latin America.
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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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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares
Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: IoT connectivity milestone reached in Chile
IoT connectivity milestone reached in Chile.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica widens satellite horizons with Starlink
Operator charts expansion of Starlink services to cover six markets by the end of 2023.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Academia de Innovación continues in Colombia
Academia de Innovación continues in Colombia.
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PremiumChile MVNOs feel the heat as Telefónica absorbs Simple
An email to its customers indicated that Simple Movíles will cease operations and see its customer-base transfer over to Telefónica Chile.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Rival Millicom confirms acquisition talks with Claure consortium
Rival Millicom confirms acquisition talks with Claure consortium, as Niel bumps up stake
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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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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing: Open Future joins startup exchange programme in Portugal
Open Future joins startup exchange programme in Portugal.
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M&ATelefónica and KKR look to purchase Entel fibre assets
ON*NET Fibra, the pair’s JV, could acquire infrastructure for almost $360m.