Core Markets – Page 28
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica targets fintech with new vehicle Íope Ventures
Launch announced by Telefónica Seguros and telco’s investment arm Wayra.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2, Telekom go ‘live’ with grey spots cooperation
Duo announces first fruits of active network-sharing agreement struck in January 2021.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: Deloitte selected to re-audit Telefónica España accounts
Deloitte wins deal with Spanish regulator to re‑audit Telefónica’s accounts; UK call centre staff reject pay offer.
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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 & InfraDT 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 & InfraVivo 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 & InfraVM 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.