Latest Telefónica News – Page 2
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Murtra wants a New Deal on new deals
The latest news and developments from around Telefónica, as Executive Chair Marc Murtra reiterates call for European authorities to free telcos to merge, and gain scale against global rivals. Unions, meanwhile, begin to take an interest in what the operator’s coming strategy refresh could mean for its workforce in Spain. Read more…
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Network & InfraTelefónica gets defensive with NATO maritime 5G pilot
Operator launches private 5G pilot project aimed at improving maritime communications for NATO vessels, as it seeks a bigger role in the defence sector under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra’s revamped strategy…
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Analyst ReportTelefónicawatch Analyst Report #196 - September 2025
Key stories include: Anticipation builds on Group shopping spree | New chief installed at Prosegur venture | Grand plans for Granada tech hub | Vivo adds to fintech startup portfolio | Spotlight turns onto Huawei revival | and much more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica taps OpenAI to give German customers an AI boost
Operator kicks off partnership with OpenAI with free, limited-time ChatGPT Plus subscriptions for existing customers, with plans to expand its relationship with the AI giant “in the coming months”…
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Strategy & ChangeUnions want input into Telefónica’s strategic reorg
Employee representatives are said to be seeking information on the likely impact of Telefónica’s upcoming strategic review on its workforce, and pushing for the new plan to include a tech-focused refresh of HR practices.
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EventwatchTelco CEOs turn up heat on Europe’s regulators as Draghi report turns one
FT Connect Europe Forum: Discussions turn technical as telco CEOs call for fundamental changes to the way sector regulations are applied, including a move from ex ante to ex post.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: strategy refresh date set
The latest news and developments at Telefónica as a second strategy update in two years is put in the Group’s schedule for early-November. Read more…
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Products & ServicesUK MNOs collab to take fraudsters to task with new APIs
BT, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone jointly launch tech to enable age verification and fraud protection, leveraging MNO data.
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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam roll-back continues
Spanish group has now firmed deals to offload more than half of its regional business in Hispanoamérica, after gaining a nod from competition regulators for exits from Ecuador and Uruguay. Four further operations remain on Telefónica’s to-sell list as it re-directs resource and attention towards Brazil and Europe.
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M&ATelefónica cleared to exit Uruguay
Uruguayan government clears path for Telefónica to close sale of local business to Millicom, furthering the Spanish group’s busy deal-making agenda.
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Strategy & ChangeVM O2 unifies fixed wholesale in latest B2B rejig
Operator combines consumer and business wholesale functions into a single entity in a bid to reduce complexity and ease customer journeys.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: C marks the spot as Group seek expansion funds
Telefónica leaving no stone unturned as it seeks cash to fund anticipated M&A push in Europe. Latest speculation points to possible sale-and-leaseback deal on Distrito C campus outside Madrid. Read more…
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PeopleTelefónica Peoplewatch: Spanish switches take in transformation, alarms, and Ericsson relationship
The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including the installation of new execs to lead Movistar Prosegur Alarmas and Spanish transformation plans, plus the departure of Ericsson’s Global Account lead for the Group…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Deutschland strikes fibre wholesale deal with Eurofiber
Operator signs fixed access agreement with Berlin-focused fibre operator to bring Gigabit broadband offerings to a wider customer base. Pair working towards go-live next year, as Eurofiber promotes open access benefits…
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo moves to expand in fintech with Asaas investment
Vivo Ventures makes eighth and largest investment to date in financial management services player. Further collaboration with Brazilian telco on fintech services also under discussion…
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Partnerships & AlliancesAduna goes big on Brazilian B2B with deeper Vivo tie-up
Partnership is aimed at scaling API availability and diversifying into new industries.
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PeopleNew boss brought in at Telefónica’s home security venture
Operator’s partner Prosegur promotes from within to fill vacant Exec Chair spot at their six-year-old connected-security joint venture.
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OperationsTelefónica cuts the ribbon on Granada AI, cybersecurity hub
Operator opens second Talent and Technology Center, which Group COO Emilio Gayo said is aimed at attracting and retaining local talent while strengthening the “technological ecosystem” in the area. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTesco Mobile delivers on growth despite ‘highly competitive’ conditions
UK’s largest MVNO reports forward progress on users, sales, and profit in the face of strong competition.
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M&ATelefónica said to mull HQ sale to drive Murtra’s strategy
Operator reportedly assessing a sale of Distrito C offices, generating further funds to fuel Murtra’s upcoming strategic reset, which is said to include a focus on acquisitions in key markets…