Core Markets – Page 19
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Telefónica looks to build spectrum base in busy year for LatAm operators
Group notes spectrum up for grabs in five Latin American markets, prepares to spend to ensure foundations for network expansion.
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Telefónica integrates data analytics for 5G network monitoring
Telefónica incorporates new network data analytics function to analyse and make predictions on network operations.
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Telefónica and Qwilt team for “hybrid” open CDN drive
New alliance will open up Telefónica’s Movistar Plus+ CDN assets to Qwilt’s content provider partners and expand Telefónica’s distribution network to Qwilt sites.
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Telefónica people moves: KKR exit causes Telxius Board restructure
María García-Legaz and Roberto Cibeira join TowerCo’s Board with Natalia Sainz Stuyck and José Manuel Santero departing.
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Investor Patrizia launches Spanish fibre play with two acquisitions
New Localcom platform launched to provide fibre access across rural Spain.
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Elsewhere in Spain: Telefónica calls for Orange–MÁSMÓVIL green light
Telefónica calls for Orange–MÁSMÓVIL green‑light as merger faces EC scrutiny
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Elsewhere in Brazil: Vivo chooses Oracle Cloud as new cloud based data host
Vivo chooses Oracle Cloud as new cloud‑based data host
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M&A
Liberty CEO ‘in M&A talks with CityFibre’
Not a done deal. Discussions are preliminary and large-scale consolidation in UK altnet market likely to attract sharp scrutiny from regulators.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 Germany builds up private 5G roster
O2 Germany builds up private 5G roster; signs for new office space
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nexfibre is Openreach’s “real” competitor, says co-owner InfraVia
JV’s co-owner InfraVia sees resource platform, Virgin Media O2 ties, and unmet demand as giving new entrant opportunity to build major challenge in UK’s fibre space.
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Virgin Media O2 wheels in greener 5G kit from Ericsson
Awards Swedish supplier “multimillion GBP” contract as part of network modernisation programme.
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Telefónica raises pay across Spanish subsidiaries — report
Trade unions reportedly reach deal with telco to boost pay across corporate units headquartered in Spain to help offset impact of inflation.
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Vodafone Spain taps Nokia for 5G core
Vodafone said to be last MNO in Spain to pick 5GC suppliers, marking the end of Huawei’s Spanish presence in core networks.
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Network & Infrastructure
Germany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
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Vivo seeks healthcare growth with Vida V partner buyout
Brazilian operator acquires Vale Saúde Sempre as part of efforts to grow its B2B digital ecosystem and healthcare portfolio.
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Magenta Telekom, Meridiam get go-ahead for fibre JV
EC clears Alpen Glasfaser to press on with rollout targeting 650,000 homes outside of main cities.
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O2 rolls out campus network for logistics buddy Arvato
Telefónica Deutschland installs 5G private network at Arvato distribution centre.
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Telefónica’s home security JV remains in growth — but in red, too
Operator’s connected alarm and monitoring venture with Prosegur continues to see strong uptake, growing user base at double-digit rates in FY22.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Telefónica implements commercial 5G network slicing pilot
Telefónica implements commercial 5G network slicing pilot with Meliá Hotels, in collaboration with Ericsson and Intel
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica FY22: foundations ready, vision to follow
No surprises as the Group rounds off year hitting targets as expected and promising steady future progress. Little indication given of future strategy evolution, but a focus on opening infrastructure and network-as-a-service looks set to feature strongly. Consolidation the talk of the analyst call, with altnets on radar and ...