Latest Telefónica News
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Network & InfraSpanish gov selects Telefónica, Vodafone Spain for defence network upgrade
Telcos among group of businesses selected to maintain and upgrade the country’s I3D defence comms network, with Indra Space-owned Hisdesat set to provide satellite comms. Move sees Telefónica and Vodafone Spain continue to push into the defence sector…
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B2BO2 remixes B2B mobile portfolio in bid for value uptick
Tariff rework forms part of broad strategy switch-up at German operator as it seeks to regain ‘profitable growth’ through new partnerships, services, and efficiencies.
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OperationsTelefónica picks Lenovo exec to drive new Spanish device business
Operator creates hardware division with goal of accelerating sales growth and diversifying product base. Move comes as Group pursues similar ambitions in Brazil, and contrasts with the hardware sector in other key markets where trends have proven trickier to navigate…
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Financial & PerformanceBrazil and Spain keep ship on course at Telefónica
Q2 FY26 in-depth: Telefónica on track to meet FY26 goals after strong set of Group numbers for quarter, although performance trends remain mixed across markets.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica yet to perfect Transform & Grow mix
Q2 FY26 overview: Telefónica completes first half of financial year in strong position, thanks to ongoing strength in its domestic business and Brazilian growth engine. But the operator’s progress remains two-speed and it is adopting extra measures in Germany and UK in a bid to secure a more consistent, broad-based platform for growth.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica’s efficiency progress on display
Q2 FY26 guidance: Cost-focused Telefónica expresses confidence on execution of spend reduction measures, and reflects optimism in upwards tweak to FY26 profitability guidance…
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PeoplewatchSpain’s Lyntia picks former Bluevía chief as CEO
Luis Rivera takes up reins in October as altnet readies for its next phase, amidst a fibre market continuing to evolve with a new rural venture and ongoing pressure from disruptor Digi…
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Partnerships & AlliancesProsegur finds a new home security ally, in Vodafone
Vodafone Portugal set to become latest telco to delve into the residential alarms market, forming a commercial relationship with Spain’s Prosegur. Deal is a win for long-running telco business development push at Prosegur.
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Network & InfraTelxius taps Nokia for latest terrestrial cable upgrade
Telxius to upgrade terrestrial transport network to support speeds of up to 800Gbps using Nokia technology, with goal of slashing network expansion and energy costs while improving service quality. Installation is latest in a series of ongoing projects aimed at increasing network capacity…
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B2BUK fibrecos gasping for air as Openreach discounts ‘take oxygen out of the system’
In-depth: Openreach’s wholesale discounting strategy has become the latest battleground in the UK fibre wars, with altnet leaders urging Ofcom to intervene more aggressively while the incumbent insists it is simply competing on price.
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M&AUK: industry braced as nexfibre–Netomnia deal becomes referendum for fibre’s future
In-depth: £2bn deal dominated the keynote stage at Connected Britain, with rival executives abandoning diplomatic language and openly clashing ahead of a competition ruling that could determine shape of UK fibre’s next phase.
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B2BGermany’s O2 flicks switch on new private cloud
Operator now running workloads in OPX Cloud — a new platform developed to deliver next-gen capabilities in internal services and support a strategic drive in Germany’s B2B market.
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Partnerships & AlliancesEuropean telcos change course on D2D after licence rethink
Reports raise prospect of a new D2D platform that could provide a European alternative for next-gen services, with telcos said to be eyeing a slice of 2GHz MSS spectrum under contentious new EU allocation plan.
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InterviewNew Helium CEO channels Starlink with enabler platform debut
Helium’s new CEO Mario Di Dio talks with TelcoTitans about the provider’s new mobile virtual network enabler platform, why Wi-Fi is finally ready for prime time, and conversations with Starlink.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: former chiefs Abasalo and Álvarez-Pallete in demand
July 2026–August 2026 update: A roundup of high-level moves at recalibrating Spanish giant (and beyond), including development of post-Telefónica careers by former top execs Laura Abasolo and José María Álvarez-Pallete.
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M&ATelefónica receives early interest in insurance arm sale — reports
Group reportedly kicks off process to divest insurance division, seeking to raise funds as part of Transform & Grow strategic vision.
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Network & InfraCzech MNOs land spectrum boost with coverage caveat
New proposals lay out long-term spectrum extension for O2, T-Mobile, and Vodafone, in return for expanded obligations around network reach and resilience.
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Network & InfraTelefónica venture freed to make Gigafactory bid
Operator gains EC nod to establish AI data hub joint venture with Spanish partners including Santander, Multiverse Computing, and ACS.
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M&ATelecom Argentina preps offload deal to secure Telefónica assets — reports
Telecom Argentina is reportedly working on a divestment of fixed and mobile customers to enterprise-focused Metrotel, with aim to meet regulatory conditions attached to its 2025 acquisition of Telefónica Argentina. Move could mark an entrance for Metrotel into the consumer telecoms market…
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Venturing & InvestmentsLiberty gets creative in push into AI
Telco group’s corporate venturing arm adds content generation scaleup to its growing AI investment stable.