All Telefónica Core Markets articles
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Operations
Telefónica speeds up closure of copper exchanges
Higher energy prices increase urgency of replacing copper accesses with more energy-efficient fibre.
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M&A
VM O2 pulls out of TalkTalk bid, Openreach steps in
Reports that VM O2 took back takeover offer are followed by discussions with Openreach on fibre migration.
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Strategy & Change
BT pricing aggression dents VM O2 wholesale prospects
BT CEO Philip Jansen trailers “sharpened” wholesale fibre pricing structure to come.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 mulls more active approach to white‑spot wipe‑out
CEO Markus Haas signals move to active network sharing in ‘white spots’.
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Network & Infrastructure
Movistar facing fibre challenges as rivals bulk up
Avatel Telecom said to be in talks on financial partner for Lyntia Access buy.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Movistar Prosegur Alarmas CEO leaves JV on a customer growth streak
Enrique Garcia Lopez reportedly going back to retail roots with move to new role at El Corte Inglés.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica Q3 FY22: Telefónica stays serene in the storm
Telefónica highlights the foresight and successes of its overall strategy. Heading towards a strong full-year performance, despite continued buffeting by global events.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in UK: Volt’s customer base breaks one million
VM O2’s Volt customer base exceeds one million; dunnhumby aids Tesco Mobile on customer data.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Germany: O2 apologises for November outage
Mixed network news as O2 loses its voice, but trumpets 5G progress.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Spain: 5G services extended to O2 España customers
Financing now available for Telefónica–Repsol solar JV customers; Telefónica wins a pair of regional public sector contracts.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica España trails rivals in state fibre funding
Telefónica España comes third after Adamo and Avatel in 2022 award.
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Partnerships & Alliances
O2 Germany picks Ericsson for 5G microwave testing
Ericsson flags demo of 5G wireless backhaul for long distance 10Gbps speeds.
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Special Report
Deep dive: Vivo sets example for Telefónica peers on fibre-focused growth
Vivo presented to investors as market leader on digital in a fast-growing, young country.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Germany: operator tracking visitor data at Oktoberfest
Telefónica board goes on tour in Germany, analyses Oktoberfest; provides IoT for vacuum robots.
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Operations
Brazil’s Oi demands buyers set aside cash in valuation dispute
Operators seemingly surprised by court order that requires BRL 1.5bn to be placed in holding account while valuation dispute resolved.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: Deloitte selected to re-audit Telefónica España accounts
Deloitte wins deal with Spanish regulator to re‑audit Telefónica’s accounts; UK call centre staff reject pay offer.
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Innovation (R&D)
VM O2 tests digital inclusion scheme in Manchester
Cost‑of‑living crisis driving city’s vulnerable residents offline.
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Network & Infrastructure
VM O2 fibre wholesale talks “not easy”, says Schüler
CEO Lutz Schüler in “balancing act” with prospective wholesale customers.
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Strategy & Change
Cautious Virgin Media O2 seeks ‘balance’ in fibre wholesale talks
CEO Lutz Schüler in talks with prospective wholesale customers.