All Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) articles
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica goes MagNET fishing for telco SME tie‑ups
Growth division reveals it has been building out a new B2B service delivery platform to strengthen its place in the value chain. Telco and SI partners being sought to extend MagNET-based offerings “globally”.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica adds €750m to growing sustainable bond bank
Group takes total financing raised through sustainability‑linked bonds to €3.25bn over two years. Funds ringfenced for legacy network upgrades and rural connectivity builds in Germany, Spain, and (potentially) Brazil.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Lebara departs for O2
TDE’s longstanding deal with ‘ethnic’ MVNO comes to an end. Migration of customers expected to commence in 2022.
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Enterprise (B2B)
O2 Germany pinches Lebara from DT
Telekom Deutschland’s long‑standing deal with ‘ethnic’ MVNO comes to an end. Deal expected to commence in mid‑2022 and take full effect during 2023.
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People
Telefónica people moves: Group seeks strengthened government relations
Juan Montero takes over public policy and competition remit, with reshuffled reports in support. A direct swap on the Group’s Board sees María Rotondo Urcola fill Sabina Fluxà Thienemann’s shoes. Vivo names a successor for its vacant CIO spot. VM O2 builds out a marketing team to grow its ...
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Public Affairs
Vodafone called upon for German emergency alerts
Bundestag amends legislature to pave the way for Cell Broadcast SMS‑based early‑warning system. July floods expedite political process, with politicians now laying out technical specifications before MNOs get to work.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica Deutschland wheels out voice‑over-new radio
Voice calls over 5G SA available in Munich, Potsdam. No timeframes set for VoNR coverage expansion.
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Network & Infrastructure
NEC solidifies SI position in Telefónica’s open RAN push
Japan‑based vendor to coordinate live trials in four key markets. German open RAN trial seen as springboard for NEC’s leap into wider Group sphere.
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Profile
CEO Lutz Schüler relishes challenger role at VM O2
After Virgin Media O2’s first 100 days, Schüler is raring to go head‑to‑head with BT on full fibre, wholesale, and B2B. Reportedly in talks with Sky on fibre investment. Determined merger integration won’t slow VM O2 down. Big believer in “data and digital” for delivering what customers want; hints ...
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: Prosegur JV ties with Santander
AMC Networks files arbitration claim against Telefónica in Spain; security JV Movistar Prosegur Alarmas ties with Santander.
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People
Telefónica people moves: Tech begins integrating Cancom cloud acquisition
Telefónica Tech replaces Cancom UK&I board members with Group executives, following buyout. Vivo names Rocha de Matos and Simões network planning and IT directors, respectively. Former O2 UK executive Stansfeld joins fixed broadband player Quickline.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: O2 Business launches Managed Microsoft 365
Regulatory battles continue in Spain with mixed results; Movistar scores Italian football rights renewal.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica plays 3G shutdown catch‑up in Germany
Operator shunts forward 3G shutdown programme by a few months. Vodafone and Telekom closed their 3G networks in June 2021.
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People
Telefónica people moves: VM O2 hiring spree
VM O2 continues to bed in second layers of leadership after inaugurating top‑table. Telefónica Tech makes regional appointments in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.
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Products & Services
O2 targets SMEs with SD-WAN platform
Business division begins marketing new cloud-based network automation system. German OB lends helping hand to SMEs in digitalisation mode. No technology partners credited.
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Products & Services
O2 continues piggyback policy with Tele Columbus deal
Fixed-line services expanded to reach a further 2.4 million homes under Tele Columbus tie-up. Deal adds to Vodafone agreement under which the O2 My Home portfolio is also offered.
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Financial & Performance
H1 FY21: Telefonica seeks rationality at its core
Core markets showing progress as the worst effects of the pandemic begin to recede. Steady move towards converged services across all markets reflects continued pursuit of a valuefocused strategy as digital services begin to proliferate. Spanish flagship leading the way on strategy, but still experiencing a tough competitive market. ...
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: German 5G rollout update
German OB advances 5G rollout; customer rewards scheme launched in Spain after successful trial; VM O2 reinforcing green credentials.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica’s Rao hails bold approach to customer tech refresh
CTIO highlights ‘co‑creation’ role played by partners such as Salesforce.
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Network & Infrastructure
German MNOs face “Herculean” flood recovery projects
O2, Telekom Deutschland, and Vodafone make headway in respective network restoration efforts after flash floods take out networks. Portable base stations plugging gaps left by damaged fibre.
