Core Markets – Page 8
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Network & InfrastructureO2 updates Ericsson 5G core deal to boost strategy refresh
Pair set to develop new, resource-saving core network functions as part of fresh “multi-year” agreement, as efficiencies-focused operator seeks to accelerate network automation and drive greater flexibility.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Spain rural, B2B offerings strengthened
Telefónica España secures more than half of domestic rural 5G standalone funding from the government, while local Microsoft relationship taken into the realm of enterprise management.
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Partnerships & Alliances‘Fixer’ Zegona seeks to shore up wholesale relationships, after Vodafone Spain buy
Following €5bn acquisition, Zegona CEO Eamonn O’Hare states intent to “move swiftly” on refreshed strategy, with early moves in wholesale segment reflecting a shift in priorities in order to reduce Vodafone Spain’s cost base and improve unit’s performance…
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica takes bulk of Spain’s rural 5G SA funding
Group receives more than half of €508m funding available through UNICO-5G Redes Activas programme, despite alterations to tender to reduce perceived competitive advantage.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: core markets press on with digital infra M&A
Work with co-owner Asterion on Nabiax data centre sale reportedly coming to a head, while Brazilian operating business confirms interest in rival fibre assets. AI and network-sharing passion remains, with expansion of Google Cloud deal and Millicom highlighting new JV with Telefónica as an ‘inflection point’ for Colombia. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceDeutsche Telekom Q1 FY24 In-depth: rare sight as Europe takes up the US slack
DT ship remains on course despite some sputtering of its main US engine.
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Network & InfrastructureTelekom Deutschland picks up pace on fibre after slow start to 2024
Deutsche Telekom’s home market business adds 190,000 homes to its fibre footprint in April, leaving it with 1.6 million to go to hit its 2024 target.
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M&AVivo in talks to buy FibreCo Desktop, advance consolidation — report
Brazil’s largest integrated operator reportedly sounding out São Paulo-focused fibre specialist for acquisition. Move would could kick up country’s fibre consolidation and add a million to Vivo’s strategically important fixed-broadband customer base. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica extends Google Cloud deal into realm of AI
Group frames three-year extension and expansion of cloud services relationship with hyperscaler as a means to expand in B2B and accelerate digital transformation.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Shares, spectrum, and security in the spotlight
Spanish state hits 10% Telefónica stake target after two-month ramp-up. Fresh alliances with Microsoft and domestic operator rivals bolstering cybersecurity, AI, and rural mobile initiatives. Elsewhere, UK prepares for mmWave spectrum auction. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureDT bosses not wild about BNetzA’s rights extension conditions
BNetzA proposals, outlined last week, would let Germany’s three major mobile players avoid a lot of the cost of re-acquiring licences due to expire next year.
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Network & InfrastructureSpanish telco trio to share spectrum on rural 5G rollout: report
MásOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone reportedly planning to pool spectrum assets for UNICO-5G Redes Activas initiative. Suggested move holds potential to reduce costs of meeting government rural coverage targets.
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Financial & PerformanceGains-hungry DT gives German business a fresh fibre sales goal
Telco’s home market business looking to break through upselling obstacles and add 450,000 new homes to FTTH plans by the end of 2024.
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Financial & PerformanceDT’s Höttges unworried by uptick in German mobile competition; lets rivals ‘do their shit’
Deutsche Telekom CEO sees increasingly intense battle for customers, sparked by strategy shift at Telefónica Deutschland, taking place outside of German NatCo’s higher-value ‘sweet spot’, and therefore not a cause for concern.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group focuses on key deals, initiatives in Q1 to keep GPS on track
Operator showcases modest growth in Q1 FY24 results publication, with plans for acceleration over rest of year, although uncertainty on critical initiatives remains. Meanwhile, mobile offerings strengthened in Germany, Spain, and the UK, both above and below the ground. Read more…
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M&AVodafone earns regulatory go-ahead for Spanish retreat
Vodafone Spain sale to Zegona Communications to complete by the end of the month, with share buyback programme already underway.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q1 FY24 In-depth: new strategy kicks off with ups and downs
Decent commercial performances in key markets, with Brazil again standout with cross-segment growth, and Hispam still in decline. Ramp-up predicted as FY advances. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q1 FY24 Highlights: modest growth to be boosted by core market catalysts, further efficiency
Group COO Vilá highlights “catalysts” in Brazil, Germany, Spain, and the UK, aiming to accelerate financial gains over the next quarter. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureGerman operators respond cautiously to BNetzA’s proposed spectrum auction compromise
Three existing MNOs, which have been loudly complaining over spectrum access cost burden, would pay just under €600m for five-year rights extension under new BNetzA proposals.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica misses deadline on copper shutdown
Q1 FY24: Group remains at work, switching off retail copper lines in Spain, having missed initial April 2024 target. Effort to replace legacy lines drives increase in capex in first three months of the year. Vilá highlights operational benefits expected…