Telefónica News
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo moves to expand in fintech with Asaas investment
Vivo Ventures makes eighth and largest investment to date in financial management services player. Further collaboration with Brazilian telco on fintech services also under discussion…
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Partnerships & AlliancesAduna goes big on Brazilian B2B with deeper Vivo tie-up
Partnership is aimed at scaling API availability and diversifying into new industries.
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PeopleNew boss brought in at Telefónica’s home security venture
Operator’s partner Prosegur promotes from within to fill vacant Exec Chair spot at their six-year-old connected-security joint venture.
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OperationsTelefónica cuts the ribbon on Granada AI, cybersecurity hub
Operator opens second Talent and Technology Center, which Group COO Emilio Gayo said is aimed at attracting and retaining local talent while strengthening the “technological ecosystem” in the area. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTesco Mobile delivers on growth despite ‘highly competitive’ conditions
UK’s largest MVNO reports forward progress on users, sales, and profit in the face of strong competition.
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M&ATelefónica said to mull HQ sale to drive Murtra’s strategy
Operator reportedly assessing a sale of Distrito C offices, generating further funds to fuel Murtra’s upcoming strategic reset, which is said to include a focus on acquisitions in key markets…
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Public AffairsUnion slams Capita’s offshoring plans for Virgin Media O2 contract
Contact centre provider Capita has sparked outrage at the Communication Workers Union over plans to move 150 jobs that support Virgin Media O2 from the UK to South Africa.
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Deep DiveTelefónica’s Huawei gambit calls out Spain v US (and EC)
Deep Dive: Reported extension of 5G contract with Huawei ignites firestorm. Latest China procurement by a Spanish telco skirts EU recommendations and escalates geopolitical tensions, placing government and its flagship operator in a precarious position between deeply-rooted American and emerging Chinese spheres of influence.
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M&ATelefónica ‘green-lit’ for Vodafone Spain feeding-frenzy
Following Zegona’s spectacular 350% financial gains from Vodafone Spain buyout in just 15 months, muscling-up Telefónica has apparently been cleared to bid for assets, signalling a market-shaking break-up that could set a new precedent for European consolidation. Vodafone again left pondering ‘what could have been…’
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 smartens up fibre rollout with IQGeo and Deepomatic combo
As IQGeo completed an acquisition of Deepomatic earlier this month, Virgin Media O2 emerged as one of the first operators to use their combined geospatial software and computer vision software tools to speed its fibre rollout.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica said to prep capital raise to fuel Murtra’s new strategy
€3bn–€4bn funding option just latest suggested manoeuvre to support upcoming reset with its control and industrial strategy backdrop, amidst tight financials, defence and European telecoms consolidator ambitions…
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: Hispam rollback continues
Telefónica retains a packed M&A agenda as Uruguay exit nears and negotiators progress talks over a sale of stock in new Spanish fibre offshoot. Read more…
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PeopleCEO switched out at Telefónica Tech UK&I
Martyn Bullerwell takes the helm at Telefónica Tech UK&I, replacing Mark Gorton after the latter’s three-year tenure.
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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam sell-off: next offload expected in weeks
Based on comments by buyer Millicom, Telefónica can expect to complete sales of Hispanoamérica operating businesses in Uruguay this quarter, Ecuador next quarter, and Colombia in first quarter of 2026, as speculation rises for potential deals in Chile and Mexico.
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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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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: industrial evolution
The latest developments from Telefónica as execs trailer strategy refresh in Q2 results presentation, partnerships are firmed up with Daisy (UK) and Cellnex (Spain), and two Spanish businesswomen join the Board. Read more…
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B2BTelefónica|Vivo advances B2B goal with landmark €600m São Paulo IoT contract
Brazilian OB is deepening its enterprise footprint with a major municipal smart metering project. The deal exemplifies strategic focus on B2B as a high-growth differentiator, supported by realigned Telefónica Tech joint ventures.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 spend: copper maintenance drops off the bill
Telefónica’s home market OB gains the spotlight for cost efficiency efforts linked to completion of copper shutdown during Q2…
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Financial & PerformanceGuidance: Telefónica enjoys FY25 free hit
Telefónica confirms it is on course to meet FY25 guidance, although current goals offer limited visibility into Group’s financial or strategic outlook, amid ongoing wait for completion of strategic review…
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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…