All Telefónica Core Markets articles – Page 6
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Products & ServicesTelefónica hides away from tracking device contract renewal
Operator doesn’t bid to renew contract to provide ankle bracelets that monitor movements of those accused in Spain of gender violence (something it has been doing since 2009).
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany deploys DAS at Munich HQ
CommScope’s ERA distributed antenna system installed at O2 Tower headquarters in Munich to provide indoor mobile coverage.
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PeoplewatchTesco Mobile installs new CEO
Retail giant’s Managing Director of Large Stores shifts across to lead long-running JV with Virgin Media O2.
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Network & InfraO2 Germany CEO cools concerns about Huawei ban
A ruling to immediately replace Chinese equipment is not likely, according to Markus Haas, Chief Executive of O2 Germany. With solid Q2 FY23 results, operator nudges up full-year outlook.
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Products & ServicesVirgin Media O2 data shows commuters feeling the heat
Virgin Media O2 Business releases latest Movers Index, showing consumers cutting back on expenses and hybrid working growing in popularity, amid inflation and climate fears.
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Network & InfraAsterion builds FibreCo challenger to Telefónica in Spain
Olin Group’s portfolio now includes ten regional operators, with collective fibre footprint of 1.6 million premises. FibreCo newcomer plans to open up more than half of its fibre network to third-party operators in 2023. Spain’s saturated fibre sector appears ripe for further consilidation.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVivo agrees solar energy deal with Brookfield in Brazil
Partnership will help power Telefónica’s operations.
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OperationsVirgin Media O2 to slash up to 2,000 jobs
Operator expected to make cuts by end of July. Move comes in wake of property portfolio review and planned closure of long-established Slough HQ.
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M&ALiberty CFO welcomes Vodafone–Three merger proposal
Bracken senses UK and EU regulators now recognise they have driven telecoms sector to a “very low return on capital” and will be more amenable to market consolidation.
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PeoplewatchWolfgang Metze returns to Deutsche Telekom
Wolfgang Metze set to re-join old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group. Replaces André Almeida, who takes new position at DT’s investment-focused, centrally based Group Development unit. Metze seen as rising star and has been billed as potential future CEO of Telekom Deutschland.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation and Venturing Roundup: Open Future launches new EU backed startup call in Spain
Open Future launches new EU‑backed startup call in Spain.
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M&ATowerXchange Europe: Phoenix Tower explores new avenues for growth, still open to M&A
As tower deals cool off in Europe, comparative upstart Phoenix Tower International looks to operational efficiency and adjacent growth areas. Scott Lewis, VP Next Generation Solutions at PTI, flags difficulties with DAS, and says it’s “early days” for mobile private networks. Warns off engagement with enterprise IT as neither ...
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M&ABrazil’s Vivo remains primed for digital M&A
Telefónica’s local operating business open to acquisitions, JVs, and VC action as it seeks to build out its ecosystem in areas such as health, education, and IT.
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PremiumVirgin Media O2 Business launches UK movement index
VM O2’s enterprise arm creates Movers Index product to track top-level movement trends for UK businesses and consumers.
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PremiumTelefónica Q1 FY23 Spend: belt tightened another notch
As inflationary pressures continue to bite, Telefónica takes additional action on cost base reduction.
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Network & InfraVirgin Media O2 to release NB-IoT this year
Operator joins BT in preparing a refreshed IoT platform for release later in 2023.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: FiBrasil signs quid pro quo deal with ERP software supplier
FiBrasil signs quid pro quo deal with ERP software supplier.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: fibre-rich Spain faces final rural connectivity hurdle
Telefónica’s accelerated timeline for copper exchange closures adds momentum to rural fibre rollouts, as nation targets 100% fibre coverage by 2025.
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PremiumInvestor Patrizia launches Spanish fibre play with two acquisitions
New Localcom platform launched to provide fibre access across rural Spain.
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M&ALiberty CEO ‘in M&A talks with CityFibre’
Not a done deal. Discussions are preliminary and large-scale consolidation in UK altnet market likely to attract sharp scrutiny from regulators.