Core Markets – Page 6
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PremiumTelefónica’s thriving physical security JV poaches replacement CEO from rival — market rumour
Security plays central role in Telefónica’s revenue diversification strategy, with Movistar Prosegur Alarmas partner Prosegur eager for further in-country tie-ups.
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PremiumVivo’s Winity infra‑sharing deal faces scrutiny
Brazilian operators’ spectrum and tower‑sharing agreement put under the microscope by antitrust authority after industry bodies question competition impact.
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PremiumTelefónica Tech connects first NB-IoT beacons for road safety
Telefónica Tech launches first connected beacon with KPS Group.
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PremiumTelefónica in talks for “collective agreement” on salaries
Group said to be in negotiations for unified labour and salary framework for workers across all its Spain-based operations, including legal entities.
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Network & InfrastructureGerman telecoms watchdog threatens white spot fines
BNetzA reportedly intends to issue €50,000 fines per location after operators concede delays to rollout.
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PremiumVodafone Germany backs spectrum swap plans
Operator one of few to support licensing proposals.
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PremiumO2 falls short of German coverage targets despite progress
O2, Telekom, and Vodafone submit coverage reports to regulator BNetzA, opening up a ‘critical examination’ of progress.
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PremiumOperators granted adaptive energy network green light
Energy savings set to come in form of “standby mode” for mobile networks.
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PremiumTelefónica chooses Intersec for German emergency warning system
Operator selects French supplier Intersec for Cell Broadcast deployment.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Pay‑TV customers given control over personal data
Telefónica gives pay‑TV customers control over personal data
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: Berlin underground LTE services pushed back again
O2 joins peers in emergency warnings system demo; operators reportedly push back dates for Berlin underground LTE services, again.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: Anatel-sponsored research highlights underdeveloped open RAN ecosystem
Anatel-sponsored research highlights underdeveloped open RAN ecosystem
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PremiumVivo Ventures grows fintech portfolio with Klubi
Telefónica Brasil’s VC fund invests in car consortium administrator.
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PremiumMovistar winner as Spain completes controversial 26GHz auction
Movistar picks up more than double rivals’ spectrum in last of Spain’s 5G‑ready frequency auctions.
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PremiumTelefónica again locks horns with CNMC over DTS takeover
Further disciplinary proceedings facing Telefónica after it failed to comply with commitments made to secure 2015 DTS takeover, says CNMC.
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PremiumEntire O2 Germany management team earn contract extensions
Four remaining top table execs will remain at the operator until 2026.
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PremiumTelefónica’s rural fibre-building JV Bluevía takes off
New FTTP builder sets out to pass five million rural premises in two years, backed by Crédit Agricole and Vauban Infrastructure Partners funding.
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Products & ServicesMovistar Plus+ set to launch Netflix challenge
Telefónica’s Spanish pay-TV service aims to beat streaming giant, but subscriber losses continue.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany ramps up 5G campus network solutions
Telefónica’s campus networks in Germany see increased applications in AGVs.
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Public AffairsSpain ‘to extend’ Telefónica shield as macro headwinds build
Reports suggest the ‘anti-takeover’ shield could be extended to end-2023.