Latest Telefónica News – Page 100
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PremiumO2 Germany dissolves NEXT
Development of German market sees Telefónica bringing its big data business more closely under Telefónica Deutschland control to accelerate commercialisation. Rumblings of internal disquiet surround the decision, and key NEXT projects may be sidelined to bring O2 Germany in line with Group strategy.
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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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PremiumTelefónica Group extends Azure alliance to Peru
Telefónica’s cloud services alliance with Microsoft reaches the Peruvian market, with hybrid offerings for enterprise set to roll out.
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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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PremiumO2 UK takes aim at rivals over 5G
O2 UK accuses Ofcom of turning Three UK into a ‘kingmaker’. CEO Mark Evans takes dig at Vodafone UK over 5G speeds.
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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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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica|Vivo sets waste reduction target
Telefónica|Vivo aim to reduce the use of disposable cups throughout the business.
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PremiumAURA is now available through WhatsApp
Telefónica|Vivo’s Aura is now available to use through WhatsApp.
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PremiumVivo Empresas flags new big data solutions contract
The contract will support the expansion of Benjamin A Padaria’s business operations.
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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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PremiumVivo takes Kite to new heights
Range of new Kite capabilities unveiled, including support for LPWAN, and greater customer control over deployments. Vivo also pushing private 4G networks to support continued IoT growth.
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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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PremiumAcquisition of Telefónica España’s operations partner
Telefónica España’s contract partner Liteyca’s fixed-network and maintenance operations have been taken over by Ezentis.
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PremiumTelefónica UK on Smart Cities’ challenges and opportunities
Dimitrios Spiliopoulos discusses the developing relationship between operators and urban public bodies on the development of smart city solutions.
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PremiumTelefónica España’s broadcasting revenue to increase
Telefónica España could rake in additional revenue from Mediaset as part of its agreement to allow the broadcaster to air La Liga, Europa League, and Champions League matches on its new Mitele Plus pay-TV service.