All Telefónica Group articles – Page 2
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B2BTelefónica Tech takes Perplexity into Spanish B2B
Building on Telefónica’s Perplexity offering for consumers, Telefónica Tech has teamed with ‘$18bn’ AI search scaleup to provide its enterprise software version to B2B customers in Spain.
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Network & Infra‘Being Level 4’: Telefónica CTIO eyes 2030 hyper-automation goal
Deep dive: Tech boss Andrea Folgueiras indicates Telefónica has now got several high-level autonomous networking projects up and running, delivering tangible business impact. But autonomy has still only been achieved in pockets, and the operator remains in the early stages of a transformation journey targeting near-full Level 4 status by 2030…
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Public AffairsCNMC ruling ignites spat over Telefónica wholesale price hike
CNMC’s attempt to recalibrate duct access pricing under MARCo regulation has triggered outrage across Spain’s telecoms sector…
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PeopleHacker turned referee: Telefónica’s ex-digital chief signs as football tech advisor
Telefónica’s former digital guru Chema Alonso appointed AI and tech advisor for Spain’s football governing body and a director at Europa Press news agency.
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: fibre back in the fold
The latest developments from Telefónica as group agrees deal to regain full control of fibre rollout activity in Brazil, gains legal win in UK Phones 4u case, and is highlighted as one of telco sector’s early quantum tech leaders. Read more…
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TechnologyEU brings quantum tech into AI Gigafactory fold
The EU expands its EuroHPC JU project to include “strategic provisions” for developing quantum technology, eyeing synergies with other high-performance computing infrastructure.
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Financial & PerformanceAiralo becomes eSIM sector’s first unicorn
DT, Orange, and Telefónica‑backed provider breaks ground as the first unicorn in the eSIM sector, with perceived value pushed beyond the billion mark…
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PeopleCEO Maestre leaves Telefónica Peru as new owner resets top team
Long-time Telefónica exec Elena Maestre has left Integratel Peru as the former Hispanoamérica operating business undergoes post-sale restructuring.
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M&AAllianz expands European infra portfolio with Yondr stake buy
German financial giant (and Telefónica fibre partner) acquires minority stake, following DigitalBridge and La Caisse’s buyout of data centre operator. Move sees Allianz further expand digital infra investments, which now comprises data centres, fibre, and towers…
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PeopleEx-Telefónica exec Mark Evans joins MCE Systems advisory board
Former O2 Chief Executive Mark Evans and member of the Telefónica’s Executive Committee has landed an advisory role at device lifecycle management firm MCE Systems after leaving the Group in January.
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Public AffairsUK Court of Appeal sides with operators in latest Phones 4u ruling
The UK Court of Appeal has decisively ruled against Phones 4u’s long-running allegations of collusion among major operators, leaving the retailer to consider its final legal options and face substantial costs…
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M&ATelefónica to take control of FiBrasil JV in €132m deal
Telefónica’s Brazilian business has agreed a deal to buy out its fibre joint venture partner in a further sign that the Spanish group is now keen to up consolidation and control over past infrastructure side-ventures.
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Network & InfraTelxius to collaborate with Google on new US-Spain subsea cable
Telefónica-backed subsea cable operator partners with Google and DC BLOX on a transatlantic route linking Spain to the Azores, Bermuda, and the USA. Move strengthens ties between Telxius and Google, following previous submarine collaborations…
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Murtra’s M&A mantra
Reports indicate the Spanish group could cash in on a significant chunk of its Vivo stake to bolster the financial platform for its upcoming new strategy. Investment and M&A speculation also continues to swirl around UK asset Virgin Media O2 and a big-bang return to the European data centre scene. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica to take more ‘calculated risks’ in new strategy, says Murtra
Telefónica’s strategic review is now expected in the fourth quarter this year, as Executive Chairman Marc Murtra envisions more risk taking and calls for a “social contract” with the European Commission that enables national consolidation in exchange for investment.
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Suppliers & SCMVendor rebellion: why major operators are ditching Oracle and VMware support contracts
BT and Telefónica are the first of numerous telcos to go on the record challenging software vendor dominance by shifting legacy IT support to third-party specialists. This analysis explores how Spinnaker Support is helping them slash costs, extend end-of-life IT, and reallocate resources…
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Peoplegiffgaff seeks new CEO as Schofield steps down
Ash Schofield is to step down from the helm of VM O2 side-brand by the end of 2025, kicking off a succession hunt.
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M&ATelefónica ‘mulls Vivo stake sale’ to fund European M&A
News that Telefónica is considering selling some of its stake in Brazilian operating business Vivo to raise funds is latest sign of Spanish group’s strategic pivot to Europe under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra.
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B2BBrazil’s Vivo wants more joined-up tech thinking with B2B rejig
Operator mimics parent Telefónica by bringing all B2B activities under one roof and seeking to bring operational and commercial synergies in its enterprise growth push.
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Network & InfraUK gov pares back Shared Rural Network targets in strategic rethink
Building Digital UK scales back plans for further rural 4G coverage expansion after hitting initial Shared Rural Network targets early. Strategy shift comes after discussions with local communities and interest groups, with BDUK aiming to maximise coverage while delivering “best value for public money”.