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Strategy & Change

Jansen battle-ready as competition grows on two fronts

2021-10-21T11:56:00Z

BT CEO returns to pre-pandemic promises of a more robust defence of BT’s market position, on price if necessary. Speculation on heightened wholesale competition comes as Openreach Equinox fibre pricing looks set to reinforce the Group’s strong position. Retail threats may be more pressing for the incumbent as Sky ...

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Evans elevated to lead Telefónica’s digital strategy

2021-09-10T12:25:00Z

Former O2 UK CEO takes a step up the Group management ladder after missing out on role as head of merged UK JV. Potential for pivotal digital double act with Chema Alonso bringing innovation expertise to be harnessed by Evans’ commercial nous. Navarro remains as key adviser to Chairman, ...

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Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: O2 Business launches Managed Microsoft 365

2021-09-10T11:07:00Z

Regulatory battles continue in Spain with mixed results; Movistar scores Italian football rights renewal.

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Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: German 5G rollout update

2021-08-20T00:00:00Z

German OB advances 5G rollout; customer rewards scheme launched in Spain after successful trial; VM O2 reinforcing green credentials.

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VM O2 preps for wholesale with code powers application

2021-08-03T15:42:00Z

Concerns over securing acceptable commercial terms for key sites on VM O2 network behind request for additional tenancy rights. Code-based flexibility will simplify the process of enabling wholesale access to sites, while supporting potential network expansion.

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Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Group shells out €20m in fines

2021-07-02T00:00:00Z

Dutch copycat in Ireland ‘not on cards’; sustainability front and centre with green network boost; Group shells out €20m in privacy fines.

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Cornerstone exit could be early item on VM-O2 agenda

2021-05-07T08:26:00Z

Indications made that prospective JV’s Cornerstone stake seen as non-strategic, and could be jettisoned in name of “national champion” Grand Plan. Sale would raise cash for higher strategic ambition of fibre expansion. Liberty “gearing up” for talks with partners to team up on Gigabit rollout. Fries showing willingness to ...

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Elsewhere in Telefónica’s core markets: Nokia and Juniper pick up gigs

2020-10-15T08:30:00Z

Vivo into loans; Juniper picked for 5G backhaul security; Nokia wins UK SDM.

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Openreach rivals in expansive mood

2020-03-11T11:13:00Z

Liberty Global reignites M&A talk around Virgin Media. CityFibre CEO in bullish mood after being freed from Vodafone shackles. Sky reportedly keen on full-fibre infrastructure investment.