Hispanoamérica – Page 6
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PremiumTelefónica’s FlexWAN expands to Hispam
Telefónica Tech and SD‑WAN partner Fortinet launch managed service in three new markets.
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Public AffairsTelefónica accused of ‘silencing’ Venezuelan journalism
Spanish operator called out for allegedly bowing to demands of Venezuela’s government.
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M&ATelefónica hives off Argentinian assets from Hispam division
Group approves creation of TLH HoldCo, an “independent economic unit” registered in Spain, to house its interests in Telefónica Móviles Argentina and Telefónica de Argentina.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica Mexico completes migration to AT&T’s network
Traffic transferred to AT&T on time as part of 2019 network-sharing deal.
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PremiumMavenir makes Hispam inroads with “5G‑ready” IMS
Cloud‑native solution to be deployed in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico to support fixed and mobile networks. Implementation to run over Telefónica’s private telco cloud infrastructure. Another signal of Hispam’s regional buying meld.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Venezuelan state ups phone tapping
Venezuelan state quadruples phone tapping requests to Telefónica.
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PremiumTelefónica taps Telesat for 5G orbit launch
US satellite operator Telesat joins Telefónica for 5G LEO trial. Non‑terrestrial 5G seen to be nearing fibre connectivity, with “compelling value proposition” for broader rollout.
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Public AffairsTelefónica dragged to fringes of Colombian election fraud claims
Spain’s far-right political party Vox has called into question the role of integrator Indra Sistemes in Colombia’s elections, also bringing other Spanish companies into the spotlight.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Mexico to reap rewards of AT&T migration from November
AT&T network migration to start making cost savings for Telefónica Mexico from November 2022.
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PremiumTelefónica ramps up Ecuadorian tower plans
Operator recruits Tower One Wireless to build sites and finance equipment.
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Network & Infrastructure“Proof this disruptive formula works”: Telefónica underlines progress in Peru
Telefónica-backed JV claims to have surpassed a reach of 2.5 million people in Peru across 13,600 locations.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY22: Telefónica facing challenges with a spring in its step
Strong start to FY22 saw cross-examination on prospect of a quick upgrade on guidance for the year. VM O2 the odd one out as three of Telefónica’s core markets show strengthening operational performance and clear vision for market evolution. Telefónica Tech building momentum, but strategy of buying short-term growth ...
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M&ATelefónica remains open to Hispam M&A
Group says it remains focused on “modulating exposure” to unpredictable regional markets. Executives will consider further deal opportunities, despite appearing much more comfortable with exposure levels. Turnaround programme launched in 2019 providing “very solid results”. Hispam still not seen as ‘core’ territory.
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PremiumTelefónica sets vision for rural connectivity
Internet para Todos joint venture inspires regional, rural manifesto. Proposed changes include calls for regulatory change and investment incentives. Lessons learnt in neighbouring markets implemented in IpT’s Peru home.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Eco Rating Scheme introduced across markets
Eco Rating system extended to Hispam; Chile preparing for 5G auction; FTTP rival Mundo acquired by DigitalBridge.
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PremiumTelefónica FY21: Group more comfortable with exposure levels
Hispam still not considered ‘core’. However, executives are clearly less concerned by volatility and cash flow drags from cluster of regional OBs. Group indicates deal-making shift from full country exits to infrastructure asset rejigging.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica lays out circular economy plans
Group pledges zero waste to landfill and refurb of 500,000 mobile phones by 2030. Backed by MAIA equipment reuse platform. Plans follow GSMA call to action for telecoms sector.
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M&ANabiax mulling sale of ex-Telefónica data centre bundle
Business set up through Asterion–Telefónica partnership reported to be assessing demand for set of eleven data centres in Americas. Move appears to shift focus of Nabiax, and its commercial tie-up with Telefónica, towards Spain. Centres were picked up in 2019 and 2021, as part of Telefónica’s trimming of Hispam ...
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Movistar Peru fails penalty appeal
Telefónica Colombia doubles up on sustainable borrowing; Telefónica Peru back in naughty corner as Osiptel probes unauthorised SIM card vendors.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Wayra investments showing growth
Wayra highlights growth in 2021’s investments; Wayra Chile completes exit; Telefónica takes EU funds for innovation hub.