Spain Telecoms News

All the latest key telecoms insight, news and analysis from Spain, including Telefónica and Vodafone Spain.

2020-10-21T09:46:00+01:00

Longstanding Telefónica partner and leading Spanish retail group will use 5G to test Industry 4.0 applications in a logistics setting. Telefónica boasts wealth of experience examining use cases for 5G, and is now reaping rewards of government backing.

Products & Services

Telefónica adds cyber protection to insurance portfolio

2020-10-14T14:37:00+01:00

The Group seeks to tap into new growth area to bolster its staid device insurance business.

People

Latest Vodafone people moves: Petty on diversification board; new CFO in Ireland

2020-10-13T11:17:00+01:00

Sir Ian Livingston drafts Scott Petty alongside fellow telco leaders for infrastructure policy changes. Sales changes in Spain. Evin named CFO in Ireland, while two former Group CFOs take new posts elsewhere.

M&A

MÁSMÓVIL CEO calls Vodafone link a “bluff”

2020-10-09T16:43:00+01:00

Spenger scoffs at recent media reports that MÁSMÓVIL was in consolidation talks with Vodafone. CEO pointedly adds, however, that mergers eliminate “unnecessary infrastructure costs”.

Partnerships & Alliances

Movistar Salud: Telefónica returns to e-health

2020-10-02T10:14:00+01:00

Portfolio diversified with new telemedicine proposition. Salud family of services marketed for enterprise and home. Public health partnerships also in the offing.

Suppliers & SCM

Ezentis expands Telefónica partnership

2020-10-01T15:36:00+01:00

Another relationship expansion for long‑standing infrastructure partner Ezentis. Automated FTTH platform added to work for Telefónica. Ezentis keeps up decade‑long contract renewal rhythm.

People

Vodafone Spain’s Coimbra to step down after eight years

2020-10-01T08:00:00+01:00

End of era for Spanish business that has struggled to adapt to new realities over the past decade.

M&A

Vodafone linked with Spain’s MÁSMÓVIL again

2020-09-29T13:40:00+01:00

Group reportedly in acquisition talks with Spain’s fourth largest operator. MÁSMÓVIL subsequently denies discussions after only recently agreeing to private equity buyout.

Network & Infrastructure

Telefónica racing from nought to 75% on Spanish 5G

2020-09-24T12:41:00+01:00

After keeping its powder dry, Telefónica is aiming for a rapid 5G rollout to support its ‘digital compact’ commitments to ultrafast connectivity. Ericsson and Nokia are providing the RAN for the NSA iteration of 5G, with a glidepath apparently ready for future standalone services. 3G expected to be shut ...