Group
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Tech readies for formation
Group brings in specialists to finalise Tech unit creation, with three‑pronged subsidiaries beginning to take shape. Formal structure steadily catching up with well‑established tech intent.
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Content & TV
Telefónica and Hispasat renew acquaintances (again)
Three year-deal to transmit services from AMC Networks-owned channel provider. Group extends longstanding and multi-purpose partnership with former investment.
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Partnerships & Alliances
O2 e-health partner Visionable ramps up operations
Startup enabling prompt treatment lands NHS contract on the back of successful Telefónica-backed pilot. Group renewing interest in ICT health sector.
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M&A
Could Telefónica hold key in Prisa power play?
Manoeuvring said to be taking place around Telefónica’s residual holding in media group. Group reportedly open to selling 9.4%‑stake but not at any price.
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M&A
Cellnex open to Telxius grab
TowerCo CEO talks up prospect of acquiring stake in Group’s infrastructure business. Idea of Telefónica-Cellnex tie mooted previously — and not totally quashed.
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Venturing & Investments
Innovation in the crosshairs: Wayra X and Wayra Builder launched
Wayra marks tenth birthday with launch of all‑digital hub Wayra X. Innovation arm looking beyond Telefónica footprint. Wayra Builder released to target tie‑ups with external investors for internal tech spin‑outs.
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Venturing & Investments
New Wayra investment targeting AI at self‑checkout snags
Longstanding Group partner leads investment round in AI-powered checkout solution player Proppos. Food tech-focused startup has designs on international expansion.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica Peru defends new city unit amid Twitter storm
Caught in political cross‑fire, Peruvian operating business fends off flak over award of telecoms concession.
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Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica-backed vehicle-testing lab flags new intake
V2X lab being put to use, with startups testing LiDAR , AI, and blockchain-based solutions in the hope of accelerating path to market. Telco affiliation part of five-strong cohort.
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Products & Services
Telefónica’s alarms JV turns up sales volume
Telefónica’s home security JV in Spain shows signs of customer growth after initial launch was hindered by pandemic.
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Venturing & Investments
Wayra helping UK government target LatAm tech scaleups
Entrepreneurs in Wayra’s Hispam footprint to compete in the Scaleup to UK 2021 programme. Doors opened to UK authorities and Wayra specialists to kickstart UK expansion.
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Public Affairs
Brazil’s telcos don’t play ball with US Clean Network plan
Mobile network operators refuse to meet senior US official to discuss exclusion of Huawei’s 5G kit. Telefónica’s snub at odds with Group, an apparent supporter of the Clean Network initiative.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica bulks up cybersecurity unit with Brazilian assets
Group further sharpens its focus on security services.
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Interview
Gawendo strategy to “move the needle” at Telefónica
Telefónica honing a venture strategy that aligns with current Group priorities and brings in new technology partners without dulling their edge. Gawendo paints picture of the telco ventures sector as collegial and collaborative as co‑opetition reigns. Chema Alonso’s influence seen nudging Telefónica investment portfolio towards consumer propositions. ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
Operators test TIP’s tricks in backhaul
Increasingly familiar group of vendors named in results of technical RFI for OpenSoftHaul solution, run by Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, and others.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica shows cybersecurity intent with Tech Ventures debut
New investment vehicle with cybersecurity focus, powered by ElevenPaths. Nine familiar startups named in an initial portfolio. Minority stakes in early‑ and growth‑stage companies, with 15 investments slated for its first three years.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica pilots private 5G with El Corte Inglés
Longstanding Telefónica partner and leading Spanish retail group will use 5G to test Industry 4.0 applications in a logistics setting. Telefónica boasts wealth of experience examining use cases for 5G, and is now reaping rewards of government backing.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica plants cash in Brazilian IoT player
Agro-IoT Lab graduate lands cash injection. Opportunities in the mining sector driving Telefónica IoT investments in Latin America.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Living Apps winners and Movistar's solar business
Winners selected for Living Apps partnership and Restarting Together coronavirus recovery project; Movistar launches new subscription solar panel business.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Wayra extends to third Spanish city
Telefónica innovation hub Wayra banks Valencia vicariously through partnership with Lanzadera. Jaun Roig‑germinated hub names Telefónica strategic partner. Wayra doubles down on startup acceleration.
