Core Markets – Page 15
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OperationsTelefónica launches mass hiring initiative in Germany
More than 500 job openings for commercial and technical positions.
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PremiumVM O2 fibre wholesale talks “not easy”, says Schüler
CEO Lutz Schüler in “balancing act” with prospective wholesale customers.
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PremiumVM O2 tests digital inclusion scheme in Manchester
Cost‑of‑living crisis driving city’s vulnerable residents offline.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica and CaixaBank unveil device rental joint venture
Telco to collaborate with long‑term partner CaixaBank in equipment leasing joint venture.
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Public AffairsTelefónica fined €5m after failing on DTS commitments
Spanish regulator CNMC fines telco for breaching terms of DTS deal.
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Strategy & ChangeCautious Virgin Media O2 seeks ‘balance’ in fibre wholesale talks
CEO Lutz Schüler in talks with prospective wholesale customers.
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M&ABuyers of Oi mobile assets demand discount
Telefónica, Claro, and TIM slap Oi with “post-closing adjustment notice”.
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Network & InfrastructureDT launches trial operation of Cell Broadcast service
Technology to be utilised in the event of a local or supra-regional emergency.
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Network & InfrastructureVivo sets out 5G SA rollout agenda
Operator plans to launch 5G SA in all state capitals by the end of the year.
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PremiumTelefónica España wants 26GHz auction put on hold
Joins with other MNOs in calling for auction to be delayed until 2023 or 2024.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: network technology donated to Ukraine to support infrastructure
Operator gifts network kit to Ukraine.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: CX in the spotlight with Group wide digital hub
CX transformation projects lead to related appointments.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: Vivo puts Oi radio base stations on market
Vivo satisfies Oi acquisition requirement by putting radio base stations on market.
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Public AffairsOperators obliged to offer discounts for poor broadband in Germany
New telecom law gives consumers the right to reduce monthly bills.
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Network & InfrastructureVM O2 takes open RAN to next stage
Virgin Media O2 switches on first live open RAN sites.
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M&AVivo buys Vita IT to grow network services offer
Brazilian operator’s IT services arm picks up systems integration specialist for an undisclosed fee.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany picks Elastic for IT transformation
Elastic CEO flags new deal with German OB.
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PremiumTelefónica shutters satellite TV service in Venezuela
Vivo also discontinues DTH service as focus shifts to IPTV.
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PremiumTelefónica Q2 FY22 Headlines: pleasantly surprised
Forward movement across all markets in revenue, despite challenging macro picture.