Core Markets – Page 21
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Macquarie snaps up majority stake in CloudExtel
Macquarie Capital secures majority stake in Indian network-as-a-service business CloudExtel.
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PremiumTelefónica-Prosegur JV develops AI tech to tackle burglars
Platform switch at operator’s connected alarm and monitor venture with Prosegur reflects fresh focus on driving up service profitability.
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PremiumO2 Germany hangs up on 1&1’s call for 5G national roaming
Dogged by 5G rollout delays, Germany’s fourth mobile operator explores a regulatory option for faster coverage expansion.
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M&ABrazil’s Vivo remains primed for digital M&A
Telefónica’s local operating business open to acquisitions, JVs, and VC action as it seeks to build out its ecosystem in areas such as health, education, and IT.
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PremiumVirgin Media O2 Business launches UK movement index
VM O2’s enterprise arm creates Movers Index product to track top-level movement trends for UK businesses and consumers.
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PremiumTelefónica Q1 FY23 Headlines: defence holds
Solid start to new FY, with revenue and income growth maintained.
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PremiumTelefónica Q1 FY23 Spend: belt tightened another notch
As inflationary pressures continue to bite, Telefónica takes additional action on cost base reduction.
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Network & InfraVirgin Media O2 to release NB-IoT this year
Operator joins BT in preparing a refreshed IoT platform for release later in 2023.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: Virgin Media O2 swaps in new COO
Ulrik Bengtsson and Julie Agnew are first new recruits to the VM O2 Executive Committee since the operating business was formed.
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Network & InfraHigh hopes: German regulator puts 300GHz on potential spectrum roadmap
Technological enhancements are opening up more spectrum for commercial purposes, says BNetzA’s planning boss.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Academia de Innovación continues in Colombia
Academia de Innovación continues in Colombia.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 trumpets network expansion achievements
O2 trumpets network expansion achievements to avoid ombudsman’s wrath.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: FiBrasil signs quid pro quo deal with ERP software supplier
FiBrasil signs quid pro quo deal with ERP software supplier.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: fibre-rich Spain faces final rural connectivity hurdle
Telefónica’s accelerated timeline for copper exchange closures adds momentum to rural fibre rollouts, as nation targets 100% fibre coverage by 2025.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: Germany’s altnets highlight hurdles in fibre buildout
Altnets continue to complain about DT’s overbuilding tactics and multiple other local FTTP blockers.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: SpaceX goes back to drawing board after failed launch
Starship craft explodes at first test launch, with Elon Musk prepping next trial in a “few months”. TIM receives two new offers for passive infrastructure business. More…
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Network & InfraTelefónica to give itself a full-fibre gift for 100th birthday
Group brings forward plans to close all copper exchanges to April 2024, completing decommissioning programme that began seven years ago.
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PremiumTimes remain taxing for Telefónica Peru
Movistar said to face PEN 3bn payment after unfavourable Supreme Court ruling.
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PremiumYounited partnered to expand credit offering
Telefónica to provide new “instant credit” loans through partnership with Spanish credit platform Younited.

























