All Mexico articles
-
Network & InfrastructureTelefónica Mexico completes migration to AT&T’s network
Traffic transferred to AT&T on time as part of 2019 network-sharing deal.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Mavenir 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.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere 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.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Movistar battles it out with WOM over fibre
Telefónica Chile wins over WOM in fibre building showdown; OB performs first remote 5G mammogram in region.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica signs Infobip on B2B client support
Movistar partners communications platform provider Infobip to expand its B2B suite. Omnichannel communications services touted under new service.
-
People
Former Telefónica exec takes Sky Mexico helm
Luis Malvido, ex-CEO at Telefónica businesses in Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, and Venezuela, takes the lead at Mexican rival.
-
Venturing & Investments
Wayra Hispam expands startup investment portfolio with Mexican duo
Vinco and Retrypay join over 100 startups as part of Wayra Hispam’s “ongoing commitment to digital transformation”.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Chilean rivals team up
Rivals team up in Chile; Telefónica Mexico builds out its third-party coverage.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Peruvian regulatory headaches
CAF gives Telefónica relationship a ‘new normal’ reset; Peruvian regulatory headaches persist, as Telefónica’s fines mount and OB questions payTV clampdown.
-
Strategy & Change
DT looks forward to big payday from US “racehorse”
Praise and pragmatism for American powerhouse at Capital Markets Day. No clues on timing for securing NatCo majority, but Group not in a hurry. New twist in relationship as NatCo and Group collaborate on B2B services. “Trans-Atlantic synergies” boost TMUS enterprise plan. Sprint International assets left hanging amid B2B ...
-
Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica Chile signs PPA with Acciona
Sustainable energy supplier offers renewables leg-up to Chilean OB, with significant cuts to CO2 expected. Existing Telefónica–Acciona relations expanded, with telco pursuing vendor engagement strategy. Telefónica Mexico quietly reaping rewards of PPA too.
-
People
Telefónica people moves: senior strategic appointments at Hispam
Ancelovici and Caballero named Directors at Telefónica Hispam to lead business intelligence and development at the regional division. Competition policy head named at Group level. A new R&D CFO in Chile.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: 4.5G in Mexico
Progress on OTT bundling in multiple markets; SME channel opened with BBVA; tax disputes continue in Peru.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica Mexico continues OSS upgrade with Digitata
Asset management engagement extended.
-
Strategy & Change
Play axed from Telefónica Mexico’s content offering
OB opting to strengthen alliances with other OTT players instead of building out own video content platform. Movistar Play remains live in a host of other Latin American markets, but ambitious growth targets across LatAm far off realisation.
-
Venturing & Investments
Two Movistar Money ventures set for take-off
Consumer finance business green-lighted for launch in Colombia, enabling Group to extend partnership with stakeholder BBVA. Telco also heading trials of similar personal loan service in Mexico, with Banco Sabadell on the scene. Both moves continue recent refresh of Telefónica’s financial services partnerships.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Peru penalties laid bare
Telefónica Peru remains on naughty step. Play axed from Telefónica Mexico’s content offering.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: spectrum plans firm up
Novator challenge builds; Telcel Mexican dominance resisted; Peruvian fines upheld.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Chile offloads spectrum; Argentina-Red Hat platform makes the shortlist
Movistar Play a regional player; Movistar and Red Hat share award nom; Chilean regulator wins spectrum standoff.
-
Consumer (B2C)
Mexico price war heats up as Movistar leverages AT&T network
Movistar Mexico is taking advantage of an enhanced 4G footprint. Wading in to battle with both the incumbent and edgier MVNOs. Data-driven price war.
