Latin America – Page 31
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PremiumBT offloads local operations in Latin America, France
Global unit looks for sharper focus on multinational enterprises while lightening infrastructure load. BT Enterprise confirms Tikit sale to Advanced.
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PremiumTelekom Deutschland IoT partner 1NCE initiates global expansion
TDE IoT partner 1NCE expanded its service to a further 60 countries beyond Germany, moving beyond Europe for the first time.
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PremiumTelefónica guidance: 2019 targets met, just about
Telefónica claims to have met its FY19 guidance, frowing by 3.2%. 2020 stability promised, but Covid-19 means all bets are off.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica steps up response to coronavirus crisis
Group-wide commitments made to maintaining network capacity in light of changing demand. Cisco and Microsoft partnerships enabling additional enterprise customer support. Consumer benefits include temporary free content and information access, and leeway on data use. Cooperation with public administrations and local rivals seen across the Telefónica footprint.
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PremiumTelefónica to trial 5G open RAN
New vendor pack picked for fresh, Europe-based 4G/5G testing round. Open RAN to meld with UNICA as network cloud/virtualisation efforts spread out. O-RAN Alliance enters picture. No word on timing for open RAN go-to-market.
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PremiumRegional performance: Group savours European stability
FY19 results the first since a tightened focus on four major markets. Volatility in Hispam business seen as justification for focus on key regions.
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PremiumTIM and Telefónica plot to carve up Oi
Ever-closer Brazilian operators exploring ways to consolidate in the mobile market without falling foul of the authorities. Determining the shape of a final deal, and clearing hurdles from Oi stakeholders, could be a drawn-out process, and distressed fourth-placed player still open to other offers.
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PremiumJuniper ties with NEC to extend Fusión to Chile
Two key Telefónica partners working to upgrade core infrastructure using a tried and tested European model. Plans said to be 5G-ready, although Chile still some way from launching the next-generation network technology.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems, March 2020
Round-up of recent activity among Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems.
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Public AffairsOsiptel told Movistar Peru to reverse price hike
Osiptel told Telefónica Peru (Movistar) to reverse recent price increases and reimburse affected customers.
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Public AffairsTelefónica Mexico partners ring alarm bells after AT&T network sharing deal
Concerns were raised by Telefónica Mexico partners over how the operator’s late-2019 network-sharing deal with AT&T might affect their businesses.
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PremiumTelxius, Orange supply backhaul for transatlantic submarine cable
Telxius is cooperating with Orange to supply backhaul connectivity for Dunant, a Google-backed submarine cable connecting Europe and the USA.
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PremiumColombia spectrum auction needs “clear and permanent rules” - Telefónica Colombia CEO
Hernández, Telefónica Colombia CEO, called on MinTIC to enforce “clear and permanent rules” to help market development amid spectrum auction farce.
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PremiumMovistar Chile plans consumer broadband upgrade
Movistar Chile unveiled plans for a free upgrade to internet speeds for an estimated 80% of its broadband customers.
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PremiumTelefónica LatAm people movements, March 2020
Latam people moves for March 2020 sees changes in Mexico.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom eyes challenge to Vodafone’s alliance network
Vodafone has been using Partner Market arrangements since 2002 to create a strategic presence outside its own network footprint. DT is now signalling plans to create competing alliances.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica hits ground running with restructuring plans
Hispanoamérica expected to be put on a par with Partners Program operators as Group prepares for sale and encourages local independence. Latin American billionaires float a majority stake acquisition of local assets, with Telefónica a minority shareholder, but individual OB sales still a prospect. Morgan Stanley working on Telefónica ...
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PremiumTelefónica steps back from Colombia auction
Despite making a fuss to get auction terms changed, Telefónica ultimately abstained from the latest 4G spectrum sale. Speculation that the decision was influenced by Group distancing of most Latin American assets, and the potential of a sale of the Colombia business.
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PremiumTelefónica continues mast sales in Hispanoamérica
Group following through with plan to monetise infrastructure as new structure beds in.
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Venturing & InvestmentsOpen Future developments
Round-up of recent activity among Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems.