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Telefónica España highlights work with Spain’s DGT and SEAT on IoT road safety project
Telefónica España highlighted work with Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) and car manufacturer SEAT on an Internet of Things road safety project, in collaboration with drone specialist Aeorum and automotive components specialist Ficosa.
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Vivo interested in Oi spectrum as asset sale speculation bubbles up again
Telefónica|Vivo appears to be circling Brazil’s distressed fourth-placed operator Oi more closely as speculation on the sale of its assets bubbles up again.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica accelerates transformation as market worries
Accelerated transformation unveiled to ease investor worries prompted by Latin American turbulence and uncertainty on prospect of profit from digital transformation. Mast monetisation expected to provide €360m profit boost, with action to be taken within coming year. While Telxius expansion a clear path to raising funds, other options are ...
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giffgaff fined £1.4m after millions are overcharged
Ofcom’s hefty fine for the self-acknowledged error within giffgaff intended to act as a warning to all operators on the duty of care linked to billing.
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Carphone sues Telefónica UK over £21.7m shortfall in profits
Retailer alleges O2 backtracking on promotions hobbled potential to hit lucrative sales targets. O2 “vigorously defending” itself against action in High Court.
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Telefónica España launches BuyBack programme
Telefónica España launched a BuyBack programme in Spain with the promise that it will pay subscribers for their old devices in exchange for buying a new one.
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German operators finally launch Mobile Connect secure log-in
Online identity verification platform launched 18 months after plans first unveiled.
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Operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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O2 named as supplier for new public sector framework
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) was named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Network Services 2 (NS2) framework, which covers all telecoms services offered to the public sector and non-profit organisations.
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O2 Germany’s update on LTE sites
Telefónica Deutschland reveals how many new LTE sites have been activated so far in 2019.
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O2 UK offering unlimited data plans
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) has fallen in line with the rest of the market and added unlimited tariffs at the high end of its contract pricing.
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O2 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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Telefónica 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 & Change
Mexico 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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O2 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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Movistar Chile continuing to battle regulatory authorities
Movistar still assessing TLDC spectrum clawback.
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Movistar 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 & Investments
Telefónica Colombia joins government’s venturing initiative
Telefónica Colombia is now a part of Colombian government’s C Emprende initiative.
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Telefónica Chile’s headquarters up for sale
Telefónica Chile has put its Santiago headquarters on the market.
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Telefónica|Vivo sets waste reduction target
Telefónica|Vivo aim to reduce the use of disposable cups throughout the business.