All Telefónica Group articles
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EventsTelefónica Metaverse Day: Telco embraces the Web3 revolution
Vision for Web3 set out as Telefónica moves closer to spatial computing.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefonica opens up its rooftop towers in Colombia
Telefónica Colombia to lease up to 700 rooftop towers, in a move to raise funds for network development.
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Vendor Voice
Ciena: Balancing patience and vision for Open RAN success
True benefits of Open RAN will come from sustainable innovation rather than short-term savings, according to senior Ciena figures.
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Network & Infrastructure
Virgin Media O2 gets nod for Manchester fibre core
Extra component of Local Full Fibre Network project to see Cisco kit installed in BT’s regional exchanges.
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Public Affairs
Demand grows for UK Databank as living costs rise
Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, and Three donate mobile data to support internet connectivity for 500,000 people, as households struggle.
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Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica partners with Qualcomm to take lead on XR
Pair will leverage Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer to develop immersive technologies.
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M&A
Spanish consolidation threatens Telefónica mobile leadership
Local regulator updates fixed and mobile rankings, with Telefónica retaining top-spot.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica targets fintech with new vehicle Íope Ventures
Launch announced by Telefónica Seguros and telco’s investment arm Wayra.
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Partnerships & Alliances
O2, Telekom go ‘live’ with grey spots cooperation
Duo announces first fruits of active network-sharing agreement struck in January 2021.
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Operations
Telefónica launches mass hiring initiative in Germany
More than 500 job openings for commercial and technical positions.
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Network & Infrastructure
NEC flags open RAN “caution” among brownfield operators
Senior exec blames open RAN timidity on “delayed validation”.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica and CaixaBank unveil device rental joint venture
Telco to collaborate with long‑term partner CaixaBank in equipment leasing joint venture.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica fined €5m after failing on DTS commitments
Spanish regulator CNMC fines telco for breaching terms of DTS deal.
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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.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Wayra Hispam backs urban logistics startup Moova
Telefónica’s innovation hub supports Argentinian startup in latest investment round.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Astrocast teams with Telefónica on ‘all-in-one’ trackers
Three-way tie-up between Telefónica, SatCo, and logistics tech player aims to fill coverage gaps for container monitoring.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica space buddy Sateliot kicks off fundraise
Spanish player seeks extra capital to help get 250 low-orbit ‘nanosatellite’ constellation off the ground next year.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vivo sets out 5G SA rollout agenda
Operator plans to launch 5G SA in all state capitals by the end of the year.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: operator leases out Málaga property for €12m
Telefónica continues real estate rationalisation programme.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Metaverse push continues with Gamium investment
Telefónica continues metaverse push; Wayra Hispam warns of economic impacts on investments.
