All Telefónica Group articles – Page 82
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M&AOi can afford to be choosy as rival bids for assets emerge
Restructuring Brazilian operator Oi is weighing up escalating offers for its mobile assets as a consortium of local operators compete with private equity-funded infrastructure provider Highline. TIM Brasil may have most at stake in bidding, with speculation it would take the lion’s share of Oi assets.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica digs in further with Havas
Estimated €500m global media account was first awarded to French group in 2014.
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Strategy & ChangeNew joint tech division under CTIO Rao in works
Plans to create 60 ‘future-oriented’ positions in fields such as cloud and cybersecurity. German operating business continues network and IT integration efforts.
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PremiumQ2 FY20 first take: Telefónica distracts as reality bites
Another social pact unveiled as COVID-19 and currency falls combine to wipe €1.5bn off reported revenue, and shred profitability. Cash generation a priority as strict — and seemingly permanent — spending and investment restrictions are put in place. Telefónica Infra ambition emerging as plans for new wholesale fibre networks ...
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ProfileProfile: José María Álvarez-Pallete López, Visionary Technocrat
Telefónica’s Executive Chairman and an avid numbers man, Álvarez-Pallete will take some convincing to follow business plans of others.
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M&ATelefónica uses Liberty for Costa Rica exit Plan B
Telefónica still intends to pursue legal action against former buyer Millicom. New agreement looks to have wiped $70m off the previously agreed deal.
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Partnerships & AlliancesAxiata swaps Vodafone for Telefónica
A score for Telefónica in global Partners Program vs Partner Markets match-up. Axiata to integrate and resell ElevenPaths cybersecurity. Deal expands Telefónica presence in ASEAN region as it strives to deliver growth through an overdue expansion in the MNC space.
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B2BTelefónica digs deep for 4G in Brazil’s mining sector
Vivo forms partnership with Nokia to implement previously agreed LTE network at Vale mine. Nokia said the plan is to migrate the network to 5G in future.
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Network & InfraVivo partners Huawei on 5G lab
Brazilian operating business continues to collaborate with China-based vendor despite US opposition.
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Analyst ReportTelefónicawatch Report #145 – July 2020
Key stories include: US embraces “clean” Telefónica | TIP optical vendors picked | Go Ignite flickers back to life | German supply chain cracks | SAP in Telefonica “dream team”
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Network & InfraCellnex swerves Telxius questions as it builds war chest
Robustly growing tower company with €11bn burning a hole in its pocket. Linked to an investment in Telefónica’s “magnificent” infrastructure division. Cellnex management say keen on operational control over investments.
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Network & InfraOOPT telcos select vendors for Phoenix prototypes
Vendors selected to develop TIP’s open, disaggregated optical transponder. Operators again urge faster development.
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Network & InfraPompeo declares Álvarez-Pallete a US 5G ally
Statements from US Secretary of State on Telefónica intentions appears to contradict ongoing Group commitments to working with Huawei.
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Consumer (B2C)Mexico price war heats up as Movistar leverages AT&T network
Movistar Mexico is taking advantage of an enhanced 4G footprint. Wading in to battle with both the incumbent and edgier MVNOs. Data-driven price war.
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Venturing & Investments5G incubator club Go Ignite flickers back to life
Anything 5G on the radar of Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Singtel and Telefónica as they get the gang back together for one more startup search.
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Suppliers & SCMFortinet update for ElevenPaths OT, IoT security
Longstanding network security partner Fortinet ties with cybersecurity unit for industrial sector managed services. Continues collaborative history as Telefónica rejigs ElevenPaths positioning.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: European towercos get new leadership
Three new managing directors at European infrastructure spin-offs in Germany, Ireland, and Spain. VfUK CEO Nick Jeffery joins COVID-19 Recovery Commission. Vodacom and Safaricom find temporary replacements for outgoing execs.
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M&AClaro joins Telefónica and TIM in Oi bid
América Móvil joins the cavalry as stalking horse bidders ride in with plans to divvy up Oi’s mobile base, bringing consolidation to the Brazilian market.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Kymatio gets funding boost; Navantia gets €5m contract
Telefónica backs TM Forum Open APIs, and Wayra invests in cybersecurity.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Green initiatives and TV studio launch
Telefónica recognised for green credentials, and maintains progress in TV content creation.