Hispanoamérica – Page 14
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PremiumSIAE flags latest field trial success
SIAE is spreading its influence on the provision of microwave backhaul in challenging Latin American geographies.
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PremiumMovistar, AT&T sign Mexican network-sharing deal
Following the signing of its network-sharing deal with AT&T in late-2019 (Telefónicawatch, #140), Telefónica Mexico (Movistar) will relinquish its spectrum frequencies in the 800MHz and 1.9GHz bands.
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PremiumÁlvarez Pallete into 5th gear on Telefónica transformation
‘Big Four’ operating businesses of Brazil, Germany, Spain and UK to be the focus of the Group, with Latin America operationally isolated, and potentially spun-off. New divisions Telefónica Infra and Telefónica Tech created. The former handling physical assets with Telxius as its cornerstone, while Telefónica Tech will drive commercial ...
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PremiumMovistar joins revised Colombian 4G spectrum auction
Movistar to bid against three other players for 4G spectrum after initial frustration at auction process. Revised bidding rules appease operators that had initially withdrawn, complaining of lack of transparency.
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PremiumTelefónica Mexico agrees network-sharing deal with AT&T
As Telefónica looks set to cordon off its Latin American interests to focus on the Big Four, Movistar in Mexico takes a drastic step to cut network costs. Operating business may be hoping a lighter infrastructure load will support commercial flexibility.
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PremiumLoon awarded commercial contract
Telefónica Peru extends partnership with Loon through its Internet para Todos (IpT) initiative to provide mobile internet access in remote regions of the Amazon rainforest from 2020.
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PremiumMovistar Play now available on smart TVs
Telefónica’s Movistar Play over-the-top pay-TV service has been integrated into Samsung smart TVs in Latin America.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Argentina joins rivals at business roundtable
Movistar formed a Business Roundtable for the ICT Industry, together with rivals Claro and Telecom Argentina.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica Argentina deploys Mavenir firewall
Mavenir continues to build up its Telefónica relationship with a deal to protect signalling infrastructure in Argentina.
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Strategy & ChangeWayra re-org in Latin America
Telefónica Open Future is reportedly restructuring its Wayra startup accelerator in Latin America, and is set to shutter its facilities in Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Venezuela, and consolidate its operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
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PremiumTelefónica Peru partners Nokia to automate copper mine
Private LTE network for leading mining group Minera Las Bambas, with path to 5G services.
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PremiumTelefónica Mexico rival Telcel acquires Ultravisión spectrum
Telefónica Mexico (Movistar) rival Telcel reportedly acquired 60MHz of spectrum in the 2.5GHz range from local pay-TV and telecoms provider Ultravisión.
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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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PremiumMovistar Chile progresses with 4G network upgrade
SIAE is establishing itself as a significant partner for network expansion in remote areas.
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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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PremiumTelefónica Latin America People Moves, August-September 2019
Latest people movements include: Rafael Cisneros Mussa, Camilo Aya Caro, Carlos Morales Paulín, Luis Villalobos Vivanco, Juliana Otero Posada.
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OperationsTelefónica embraces short-term pain for data flexibility
Telefónica Mexico provided insights on building momentum on creating replicable data-driven local systems, with potential for wider deployment. Groundwork on establishing principles, and ensuring standardisation, vital to ensuring benefits can flow through to subsequent use cases. Real-world implementation of a standardised approach can cause initial localised pain, but is ...
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PremiumChile: IDEMIA awarded verification contract
New verification technology from IDEMIA is expected to simplify the process of signing contract customers in Chile. Latest deal builds on success for the vendor in providing subscription management services in the country.