All Telefónica Group articles – Page 6
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PeopleEx-Telefónica chair César Alierta passes away
Operator reflects on former Chairman’s impact, having helped the operator to expand geographically and initiating its digital transformation strategy.
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Venturing & InvestmentsNew IoT satco Sateliot bags fresh funding, on track for 2024 launch
Banco Santander invests in ambitious satellite 5G NB-IoT startup, accelerating move towards further nanosatellite deployments and 2024 commercialisation. Series-B round already planned to fuel “next phase” of construction…
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany fightback reaches rivals’ families
CEO Markus Haas eyes portfolio of family-focused offerings, seeking to lure new customers and better compete with rivals. Latest in strategy to offset hit from loss of 1&1 roaming contract…
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica’s copper exchanges to linger on until 2026
The last two copper exchanges expected to be closed in 2026 to meet wholesale LLU obligations.
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Network & InfrastructureBrazil’s Vivo axes Winity network-sharing tie-up
Controversial deal falls through as contiguous 700MHz spectrum blocks returned to Anatel. Operators blame regulatory conditions as they prepare to push back against wider infra-sharing ban in Brazil, citing capex reduction and coverage expansion as benefits.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance
Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts
Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts.
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PremiumTelefónica secures place at Colombia’s 5G auction
MinTIC reveals Telefónica will bid alongside Claro and WOM for 3.5GHz spectrum licences, with Telefónica also bidding through separate entity with partner Tigo.
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Network & InfrastructureMovistar and Tigo go halves on Colombian 5G rights
Operator duo makes savings by teaming on 3.5GHz licence acquisition.
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PremiumElsewhere in Infra-Tech: Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build
Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build.
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Financial & PerformanceTelcoX study: Deutsche Telekom closes out 2023 as Europe’s only telecoms alpha
Recent years’ breakaway of Deutsche Telekom from the European telco peloton is one of key themes highlighted in TelcoX EMEA CSP and ecosystem Leadership & Performance Report.
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PremiumTech targets LatAm B2B growth with fresh hires
Operator’s B2B digital services arm brings in familiar faces to lead Brazilian and Mexican operations.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: Ofcom delays mmWave auction
Ofcom delays mmWave auction due to pending Vodafone–Three merger decision
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Wayra Hispam invests in retail analytics provider Celes
Wayra Hispam invests in retail analytics provider Celes.
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PremiumMovistar–Tigo network-share deal approved
Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio green lights Movistar and Tigo infrastructure-sharing deal in Colombia, but still awaiting clearance from other regulatory authorities including MinTIC.
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M&ASaudi’s stc continues international push with CMC Networks buy
Expansive center3 adds 110 points of presence to its footprint, with a focus on Africa.
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina spends small in 5G auction
Operator bids for half as much 5G spectrum as rivals in controversial tender.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities
TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities to support IPTV and OTT, and conducts tests with cinfo to automate broadcasting production.