Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) – Page 6
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M&ATelefónica gets stakeholder thumbs up for O2 share boost
Voluntary acquisition offer, launched following loss of 1&1 network contract, ends with Telefónica gain a 21%-boost to its ownership in German operating business.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: 1&1 to activate mobile services
1&1 to activate mobile services after O2 allows 5G roaming tweak.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica puts O2 share-buying offer on the table
Shareholders able to tender their shares until mid-January 2024, with settlement expected before fiscal year dividend payment in May. Group has already upped its stake in German operating business, with full takeover and revised dividend policy intended to support new three-year strategic plan.
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany pushes ahead with holo-comms VR bet; ‘targets’ 2026 debut
“Actively pushing ahead” to support mixed reality within 5G environment. First holographic call made from HQ, but obstacles to overcome…
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PremiumQ3 results put Telefónica on track and on-message
Quarter’s results help Group present image of solidity and consistency.
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Strategy & ChangeFY24–FY26 plan: Telefónica flaunts its capex-factor
Group lays out GPS-branded strategy update, grabbing spotlight with industry-‘leading’ ambition on capex intensity reduction.
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PremiumFY24–26 spend: Telefónica ups the post-fibre ante
In a stark reflection of returns-constrained times facing industry, Telefónica grabs Capital Markets Day headlines with an ambitious investment reduction goal, rather than growth initiative.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica’s ‘Core Four’ concoct plan to address wholesale decline
Q3 FY23: Group seeks to leverage FibreCo spinoffs, defend against uncertain market conditions, and create new revenue streams to offset forecast wholesale revenue decline over next three years.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica outlines €200m ‘recovery plan’ for German unit, after 1&1 breakup
Loss of major wholesale customer provides a Meerkat Moment for Group to up its ownership of Telefónica Deutschland while also refreshing its German services and partnerships.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica moves to take full ownership of German business
Operator buys up shares in German operating business as it looks to further simplify its structure and increase focus on its core territory.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany kicks off ORAN trials with Samsung
Pragmatic move to lean heavily on Samsung and encompass vRAN will trigger ‘true ORAN’ zealots, but operators understandably prioritise ‘optionality’ benefits and outcomes above all else.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: Tech names new AI and big data lead
Telefónica Tech shuffles business intelligence and big data managers.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: Hispam appoints new finance chief
Sebastian Minoyetti in as CFO at Telefónica Hispanoamérica after Elena Maestre’s move to lead Peruvian operating business. Elsewhere, O2 Germany CEO Markus Haas hands over CCO responsibilities to Andreas Laukenmann.
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany cuts the ribbon on 5G SA
Telefónica Deutschland readies 5G standalone service launch, claimed to offer improved call quality and new use-cases.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany advances IoT connectivity with New Sat challenger Skylo
First hybrid cellular-satellite NB-IoT services to launch in early 2024.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica teams with Ericsson to develop cloud RAN
A new collaboration agreement will see pair roll out trial deployments of cloud radio access networks in Europe using open APIs.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial
O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial.
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PremiumVodafone deposes O2 as 1&1 roaming partner
Roaming agreement will provide 1&1 customers with nationwide 5G coverage from 2024.
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PremiumO2 tinkers with Ericsson cloud RAN
Ericsson trials its cloud RAN technology with O2 Germany, harnessing millimetre wave spectrum to deliver multi‑Gigabit speeds.