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Public Affairsgiffgaff fined £1.4m after millions are overcharged
Ofcom’s hefty fine for the self-acknowledged error within giffgaff intended to act as a warning to all operators on the duty of care linked to billing.
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Products & ServicesGerman operators finally launch Mobile Connect secure log-in
Online identity verification platform launched 18 months after plans first unveiled.
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Public AffairsOperators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Suppliers & SCMO2 named as supplier for new public sector framework
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) was named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Network Services 2 (NS2) framework, which covers all telecoms services offered to the public sector and non-profit organisations.
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Products & ServicesSky Mobile to launch 5G services in the UK
Telefónica UK’s (O2 UK) mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Sky Mobile is to launch 5G services in six locations in the UK during November 2019.
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Strategy & ChangeMexico gets new CEO as Telefónica Group drives on
Prospect of a Telefónica Mexico sale recedes as a new CEO is introduced with a brief to reenergise the stagnating operating business. Aya is a Telefónica Colombia veteran with experience in developing innovative commercial offerings in pursuit of a convergence customer base.
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Public AffairsMovistar Chile continuing to battle regulatory authorities
Movistar still assessing TLDC spectrum clawback.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica Colombia joins government’s venturing initiative
Telefónica Colombia is now a part of Colombian government’s C Emprende initiative.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Chile’s headquarters up for sale
Telefónica Chile has put its Santiago headquarters on the market.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica|Vivo sets waste reduction target
Telefónica|Vivo aim to reduce the use of disposable cups throughout the business.
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Public AffairsMPDFT seeks to ban Vivo Ads’ geolocation feature
Investigation into data use may give insight into parameters of privacy law in Brazil. However, suggestions of potential impropriety at the operating business cast a shadow over Vivo attempts to position itself as a data privacy champion.
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Public AffairsVivo held accountable for slave labour in supply chain
Vivo held accountable for practices by subcontractors linked to 2014 cell site construction. Minor fine attached to ruling, but reputational cost may be greater. Operator says it will appeal against the judgement.
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Public AffairsVodafone Spain’s complaint against Telefónica España dismissed
CNMC dismisses Vodafone Spain complaint over Telefónica free football offer.
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Products & ServicesSME security service gains traction in Spain
Partnership with McAfee and Allot said to be gaining significant traction after seemingly delayed launch.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica continues its exit from Central America
Telefónica Group completed the divestment of its interests in three of its central American operating businesses, in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama, for $1.4bn (€1.3bn).
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Greece to close Cyta
Vodafone Greece (VfGr) announced it will close Cyta Greece, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), at the end of September 2019.
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Strategy & ChangeGermany’s broadband market continues to consolidate
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, following completion of Vodafone Germany’s (VfD) controversial and trans-formative Unitymedia takeover (Vodafonewatch, #178).
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Public AffairsGerman operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone Group joins IBM push to better manage suppliers
Vodafone part of IBM-led consortium to develop Trust Your Supplier blockchain network. Wilson envisions easier onboarding of smaller suppliers.
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Products & ServicesReverse Call feature introduced by Safaricom
Safaricom released a Reverse Call feature, enabling its customers to transfer the cost of a call to the receiver.