All Telefónica Infra articles
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PeopleTelefónica rejigs team to break new trail on infra
Chief Executive of Telefónica Infra to leave after six years in role, giving the Spanish group a new setup to push through a change in approach on management and ownership of fibre assets. Politically connected Board Director takes on the challenge…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Group eyes German reboot; VM O2 aims high on mmWave
M&A speculation continues to dominate the discourse around Telefónica, ahead of early-November’s strategy update, with the focus in recent days on Germany’s mobile market and UK’s fibre scene. Meanwhile, quantum encryption and handset financing players boost their capital resource within the partner ecosystem. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Group vs Gloop as strategy unveil nears
With less than a month to go before Telefónica’s big strategy reveal, the Group continues to appear set for a battle to push through the new agenda, whether with unions and government on cost-cutting plans in Spain, or European decision-makers on consolidation. Exec Chair Marc Murtra has been in Brazil, meanwhile, to raise support for the new plan. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Murtra wants a New Deal on new deals
The latest news and developments from around Telefónica, as Executive Chair Marc Murtra reiterates call for European authorities to free telcos to merge, and gain scale against global rivals. Unions, meanwhile, begin to take an interest in what the operator’s coming strategy refresh could mean for its workforce in Spain. Read more…
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PeopleTelefónica 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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M&AAXA still seen as likely partner in Telefónica, Vodafone Spain fibreco
Operator duo reportedly in advanced stages of discussions to offload stake in Fiberpass. Telefónica expected to retain a majority holding, as it seeks to take greater control over its European infra asset base…
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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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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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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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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q1 in-depth: dragged by two-speed core four, Hispam woe
Spain and Brazil lead the way as Telefónica secures another quarter of organic growth in revenue and earnings…
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M&ATelefónica, Vodafone Spain ‘nearing finish line’ on fibre JV stake sale
Operator duo reportedly in final stages of negotiations to offload a significant stake in their Fiberpass joint venture. Rumours could indicate investors remain interested in Spanish fibre, after reports that Vodafone has encountered friction in negotiations to sell part of a separate JV with MásOrange.
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M&ATelefónica said to eye bigger piece of Brazilian fibre JV
As Telefónica reviews its Group-wide strategy, discussions have reportedly started about increasing ownership in FiBrasil, the open access fibre joint venture with CDPQ.
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Network & InfraTelefónica’s FiBrasil taps Nokia for XGS-PON upgrade
Group’s Brazilian fibre joint venture with CDPQ reportedly set to install Finnish vendor’s tech, enabling symmetrical speeds of up to 10Gbps for customers.
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PeopleTelefónica Peoplewatch: Indra incursion continues as Murtra makes mark
Latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including reshuffles of both the Board of Directors and Executive Team as follow-ons from Telefónica’s recent ownership changes; Aduna takes shape; exec changes at infra ventures Fiberpass and nexfibre; and overseas changes at BT Business doubles down on the UK…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Briefing: decoding the drama
As José María Álvarez-Pallete’s near-nine year leadership comes to an unexpected and abrupt end, we look at the implications for the Group’s domestic and international businesses. Read more…
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Network & InfraTelxius taps Ciena for wide-scale subsea network upgrade
Telefónica-backed subsea cable operator installs Ciena’s pluggable optics to enable transmission speeds beyond 100Gbps, moving beyond previous 70Gbps limit.
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Interviewnexfibre: Keep leash on Openreach to drive UK fibre competition
nexfibre development chief Giles Rowbotham speaks with TelcoTitans on need to drive UK fibre competition by maintaining regulation of Openreach. Says Ofcom needs to keep an eye on wholesale pricing and copper-to-fibre migration process, as well as consolidation, investment, PIA, and local-level factors within wider market…
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PeopleTelefónica Peoplewatch: Bluevía names fresh CEO to manage strategy transition
Recent strategic and senior leadership changes at Telefónica include Group CTIO Enrique Blanco and strategy lead Mark Evans preparing to step down from Executive Committee in early-2025; and Spain fibre JV Bluevía appointing new CEO…
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PeopleTelefónica’s long-time CTIO Enrique Blanco to retire in 2025
Spanish telco rings in 2025 with executive changes to replace Global CTIO Enrique Blanco and Chief Strategy and Development Officer Mark Evans, who are leaving the company.