All Telefónica España (Spain) articles – Page 2
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Strategy & ChangeUnions want input into Telefónica’s strategic reorg
Employee representatives are said to be seeking information on the likely impact of Telefónica’s upcoming strategic review on its workforce, and pushing for the new plan to include a tech-focused refresh of HR practices.
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PeoplewatchEx-Vantage chief to lead MásOrange-Vodafone Spain fibre JV: report
Operators said to be putting pieces in place for formal debut of new fibre joint venture Surf, with appointment of CEO.
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Products & ServicesMásOrange targets Spain’s autónomos with reworked convergence portfolio
Spanish telco launches fixed-mobile convergence portfolio targeted at freelance and self-employed workers, marking latest push into new segments to create future revenue streams…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: C marks the spot as Group seek expansion funds
Telefónica leaving no stone unturned as it seeks cash to fund anticipated M&A push in Europe. Latest speculation points to possible sale-and-leaseback deal on Distrito C campus outside Madrid. Read more…
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Spanish switches take in transformation, alarms, and Ericsson relationship
The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including the installation of new execs to lead Movistar Prosegur Alarmas and Spanish transformation plans, plus the departure of Ericsson’s Global Account lead for the Group…
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Network & InfraOrange France wins Europe’s race to ten million fibre customers
Orange becomes the first major European telco to pass ten million fibre customers in its domestic market, with Orange France CEO Jérôme Hénique eyeing further improvements to user experience and network in the near future…
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PeoplewatchNew boss brought in at Telefónica’s home security venture
Operator’s partner Prosegur promotes from within to fill vacant Exec Chair spot at their six-year-old connected-security joint venture.
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OperationsTelefónica cuts the ribbon on Granada AI, cybersecurity hub
Operator opens second Talent and Technology Center, which Group COO Emilio Gayo said is aimed at attracting and retaining local talent while strengthening the “technological ecosystem” in the area. Read more…
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M&ATelefónica said to mull HQ sale to drive Murtra’s strategy
Operator reportedly assessing a sale of Distrito C offices, generating further funds to fuel Murtra’s upcoming strategic reset, which is said to include a focus on acquisitions in key markets…
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Analyst BriefingOrangewatch Analyst Briefing: MásOrange’s grand plans, 2G sunset in France, and OpenAI in Africa
From finalising the French 2G sunset and expanding its OpenAI partnership for African markets, to navigating a complex competitive landscape in Spain, Orange Group is again making significant strategic moves. We break down the key developments in this essential briefing for Orange insiders.
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M&ATelefónica ‘green-lit’ for Vodafone Spain feeding-frenzy
Following Zegona’s spectacular 350% financial gains from Vodafone Spain buyout in just 15 months, muscling-up Telefónica has apparently been cleared to bid for assets, signalling a market-shaking break-up that could set a new precedent for European consolidation. Vodafone again left pondering ‘what could have been…’
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Hispam rollback continues
Telefónica retains a packed M&A agenda as Uruguay exit nears and negotiators progress talks over a sale of stock in new Spanish fibre offshoot. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: towercos go organic; new players enter DC scene
Latest in EMEA digital infra: Cellnex confident it can navigate potential telco consolidation in France; Helios seeks further organic growth with strategy refresh; Spanish telco trio progress fibre spin-out plans; Tele2 preps tower carve-out…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 spend: copper maintenance drops off the bill
Telefónica’s home market OB gains the spotlight for cost efficiency efforts linked to completion of copper shutdown during Q2…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 in-depth: more ‘core one’ than ‘core four’
Spain and Brazil continue to form a strong base for Telefónica during second quarter, but currency weakness and competitive challenges dent takings elsewhere, and back up new leadership’s desire to ring in major changes…
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Financial & PerformanceGuidance: Telefónica enjoys FY25 free hit
Telefónica confirms it is on course to meet FY25 guidance, although current goals offer limited visibility into Group’s financial or strategic outlook, amid ongoing wait for completion of strategic review…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica remains in wait for Murtra Grand Plan
Q2 FY25: Telefónica’s latest quarterly numbers underpin the change agenda of the operator’s new leadership team. The Group continues to perform well in Spain and Brazil, but weaker figures elsewhere back up execs’ plans for a portfolio restructure, with Hispam downturn continuing and UK and Germany stuck in turnaround mode. A shift to ‘industrial’ decision-making also looks set to see a change in course around infra ownership.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCellnex snaffles another post-M&A telco win with expanded Telefónica deal
Telefónica strengthens ties with Spanish tower provider via deal that expands footprint and supports operator’s access relationship with up-and-comer Digi Spain.
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M&AMásOrange, Vodafone Spain name GIC as fibreco investment partner
Operator duo to offload a minority stake in their upcoming Spanish fibre JV to Singapore sovereign wealth fund, announcing MásOrange’s acquisition of Conexus Networks as part of the deal.
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Financial & PerformanceRefresh pays off at Prosegur-Telefónica home security JV
Spanish operator’s home security partner talks up value of joint venture, and wider connected-alarms business, as user base passes one million…