Premium Telefónica Content
-
Network & InfrastructureMovistar ups fibre investment across four cities
Plans to connect 400,000 premises by the end of 2022.
-
Innovation (R&D)
Virgin Media O2 trials DOCSIS 3.1 uplink
Isolated reports of DOCSIS 3.1 uplink services suggest VM O2 is readying for wider launch in near future.
-
Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica España wants 26GHz auction put on hold
Joins with other MNOs in calling for auction to be delayed until 2023 or 2024.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Subtel requests explanation over Chilean outages
Chilean telecoms regulator issues RFI regarding widespread outages; Movistar facing reinforced competitor in Colombia following clearance of Avantel–WOM merger.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in UK: VM O2 introduces mobile swap scheme
New device swap scheme for mobile customers; apprenticeship schemes added in quest for digital talent.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Tech wins €24m airport cybersecurity contract
Telefónica Tech wins €24m cybersecurity contract; Asterion conducts M&A spree.
-
M&A
PangeaCo could be next KKR target in Hispam
Reports suggest KKR is frontrunner to buy majority stake in Peruvian FibreCo.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: operator leases out Málaga property for €12m
Telefónica continues real estate rationalisation programme.
-
Venturing & Investments
Telefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Metaverse push continues with Gamium investment
Telefónica continues metaverse push; Wayra Hispam warns of economic impacts on investments.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Germany: network technology donated to Ukraine to support infrastructure
Operator gifts network kit to Ukraine.
-
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Brazil: Vivo puts Oi radio base stations on market
Vivo satisfies Oi acquisition requirement by putting radio base stations on market.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica’s rural operator IpT extends Gilat deal
Telefónica‑backed joint venture signs “multi‑year” agreement with satellite operator Gilat.
-
Products & Services
Telefónica shutters satellite TV service in Venezuela
Vivo also discontinues DTH service as focus shifts to IPTV.
-
Strategy & Change
VM O2 steps up wholesale partner programme
Virgin Media O2 launches Partner Success team for “end‑to‑end” wholesale partner support.
-
Network & Infrastructure
VM O2 builds private network momentum
JV collaborating with NHS, Nokia, and Bruhati Solutions on “UK’s first 5G‑connected hospital”.
-
Network & Infrastructure
VM O2 flags small‑cell expansion in London
Operator’s small‑cell footprint now comprises 1,300 live sites in England’s capital, up from about 1,100 in April 2021.
-
Suppliers & SCM
WHP wins managed service job for Shared Rural Network
MNOs starting to fill out supplier line-up for UK’s latest programme aimed at addressing rural network shortcomings.
-
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q2 FY22: Slimmed-down Hispam regains mojo
Strong performance by Hispam OBs, fuelled by mobile contract and broadband user acquisition.
-
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q2 FY22 Headlines: pleasantly surprised
Forward movement across all markets in revenue, despite challenging macro picture.
-
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q2 FY22 Spend: prudence comes out to play
Group leadership seeks to soothe cost base concerns.
