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All the latest key telecoms and digital infra insight, news and analysis from Spain.
M&A
AXA still seen as likely partner in Telefónica, Vodafone Spain fibreco
Operator duo reportedly in advanced stages of discussions to offload stake in Fiberpass. Telefónica expected to retain a majority holding, as it seeks to take greater control over its European infra asset base…
Analyst Briefings
Telefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: industrial evolution
The latest developments from Telefónica as execs trailer strategy refresh in Q2 results presentation, partnerships are firmed up with Daisy (UK) and Cellnex (Spain), and two Spanish businesswomen join the Board. Read more…
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q2 in-depth: more ‘core one’ than ‘core four’
Spain and Brazil continue to form a strong base for Telefónica during second quarter, but currency weakness and competitive challenges dent takings elsewhere, and back up new leadership’s desire to ring in major changes…
Financial & Performance
Guidance: Telefónica enjoys FY25 free hit
Telefónica confirms it is on course to meet FY25 guidance, although current goals offer limited visibility into Group’s financial or strategic outlook, amid ongoing wait for completion of strategic review…
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q2 spend: copper maintenance drops off the bill
Telefónica’s home market OB gains the spotlight for cost efficiency efforts linked to completion of copper shutdown during Q2…
Financial & Performance
Telefónica remains in wait for Murtra Grand Plan
Q2 FY25: Telefónica’s latest quarterly numbers underpin the change agenda of the operator’s new leadership team. The Group continues to perform well in Spain and Brazil, but weaker figures elsewhere back up execs’ plans for a portfolio restructure, with Hispam downturn continuing and UK and Germany stuck in turnaround mode. A shift to ‘industrial’ decision-making also looks set to see a change in course around infra ownership.
Partnerships & Alliances
Cellnex snaffles another post-M&A telco win with expanded Telefónica deal
Telefónica strengthens ties with Spanish tower provider via deal that expands footprint and supports operator’s access relationship with up-and-comer Digi Spain.
M&A
MásOrange, Vodafone Spain name GIC as fibreco investment partner
Operator duo to offload a minority stake in their upcoming Spanish fibre JV to Singapore sovereign wealth fund, announcing MásOrange’s acquisition of Conexus Networks as part of the deal.
Financial & Performance
Refresh pays off at Prosegur-Telefónica home security JV
Spanish operator’s home security partner talks up value of joint venture, and wider connected-alarms business, as user base passes one million…
Analyst Briefings
Orangewatch Analyst Briefing: H1 results, M&A in France, and interviews with Orange Business execs
Latest from Orange, including the analysis of the Group’s recent earnings call; ongoing speculation about M&A in France and the future of SFR; interviews with a series of senior execs; and the latest from Spain…
M&A
Investor Arjun enters data centre market with Data4 stake buy
Arjun Infrastructure Partners acquires minority stake in Data4’s “stabilised” data centre portfolio, boosting the provider’s European expansion plans. Move further bulks up Arjun’s digital portfolio following significant fibre buys. Read more…