Industry looks set to be given three years to firewall Huawei, with potential 35% cap on High Risk Vendors. O2’s longstanding links with Ericsson and Nokia mean operating business avoids costly replacement programmes that major rivals must implement. Security officials position the decision as largely a clarification and formalisation ...

Telefónica hits ground running with restructuring plans

Hispanoamérica expected to be put on a par with Partners Program operators as Group prepares for sale and encourages local independence. Latin American billionaires float a majority stake acquisition of local assets, with Telefónica a minority shareholder, but individual OB sales still a prospect. Morgan Stanley working on Telefónica ...

Public Affairs

O2 dodges bullet as Huawei capped

Network & Infrastructure

Telefónica steps back from Colombia auction

Despite making a fuss to get auction terms changed, Telefónica ultimately abstained from the latest 4G spectrum sale. Speculation that the decision was influenced by Group distancing of most Latin American assets, and the potential of a sale of the Colombia business.

Strategy & Change

Alonso sets out his stall as Digital Consumer Officer

Digital Consumer services arguably a secondary consideration in a unit dominated by executives with an innovation or entrepreneurial bent. Previously-launched Digital Home solutions and added-value services may get a burst of management attention in the early days of the unit.

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BTwatch

Partnerships & Alliances

TIP state of play: TEAC Waves pick up after extended slow down

Community Labs; PlugFest; and a TEAC down. Rundown of ALL previous TEAC winners.

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Deutsche Telekomwatch

Suppliers & SCM

Huawei crisis: leak points to Deutsche Telekom Group exposure fears

Likely Huawei restrictions reportedly prompt DT to turn back to Nokia as 5G player. Finnish vendor said to have come under pressure for quality improvements.

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Telefónicawatch

Strategy & Change

Telefónica hits ground running with restructuring plans

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Vodafonewatch

Events

Vodafone postpones Arch Summit 2020 on coronavirus fears

Vodafone’s innovation conference pushed back amid growing concern about virus spread. 5000+ attendees; 200+ Vodafone execs; 200+ startups.

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People Moves

People

Telefónica Tech people movements, Jan-Feb 2020

Newly-formed Telefónica Tech division gets key appointments.

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Latest Deals

Network & Infrastructure

O2 Germany heralds start of 5G era, rules in Huawei

O2 Germany sees next decade as a growth phase following years of network build and integration. Outlines plans to start building 5G in five cities during 2020. Huawei and Nokia selected to build the 5G RAN, although the China‑based vendor remains a political hot potato in Germany.

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Technology

Network & Infrastructure
O2 Germany heralds start of 5G era, rules in Huawei
O2 Germany sees next decade as a growth phase following years of network build and integration. Outlines plans to start building 5G in five cities during 2020. Huawei and Nokia selected to build the 5G RAN, although the China‑based vendor remains a political hot potato in Germany.
Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica steps back from Colombia auction
Despite making a fuss to get auction terms changed, Telefónica ultimately abstained from the latest 4G spectrum sale. Speculation that the decision was influenced by Group distancing of most Latin American assets, and the potential of a sale of the Colombia business.
Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica continues mast sales in Hispanoamérica
Group following through with plan to monetise infrastructure as new structure beds in.
Innovation (R&D)
Beefing up blockchain
Telefónica accelerates its blockchain activity with launch of TrustOS platform, the Blockchain Activation Programme, and membership of the Hyperledger community.
Network & Infrastructure
O2 UK joins open RAN party
UK operating business following the party line with increased enthusiasm for greater flexibility in the access network. Mavenir a key early partner, with DenseAir and WaveMobile also flagged.
Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica Alpha taps NHS for patient data
O2 UK catches heat for a Group‑led project, with negative press coverage underlining the PR risks associated with data‑driven projects in sensitive sectors.

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