All Telefónica UK (O2 UK) articles
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PeopleLatest Telefónica moves: strategy and restructuring mean changes across all markets
Telefónica Global Solutions beds in. Swaps in all Core Markets. Changes made across Telefónica Hispam footprint.
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People
Telefónica people moves: new cloud ops and Movistar+ leads
Joaquin Cidoncha Puebla takes Tech Cloud Operations Director spot. Movistar+ pay‑TV proposition casts new lead in the form of Francisco Menéndez.
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People
Telefónica movers: Wayra Brasil seeks digital partners; O2 UK’s Gilson leaves for Three
Guilherme Amorim takes Head of Partnerships spot at Wayra Brasil. O2 UK network-sharing project manager Gilson to run Three’s RAN. Movistar Chile names a new Director of Digital Transformation.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT, O2 underpin West Mids 5G transport management projects
BT and O2 involved with projects mapping traffic, congestion, and infrastructure. Other projects focus on passengers, pedestrians, tourists, and parking. WM5G allocates £2.4m to seven project consortia; £2.5m for next round.
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Partnerships & Alliances
O2 supports green initiative in Thames Valley
O2 UK helps fund smart city deployment for greener networks drive. ADEPT’s Live Labs project small‑scale, but with broader ambition.
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M&A
Fries and Álvarez-Pallete: two minds on UK JV
While Telefónica and Liberty said to be on same page on O2–Virgin Media integration, respective chiefs hinted at varying concerns and strategic priorities linked to the progress of the JV.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica's core markets: Ezentis bags Brazil contract; Atos in Spain
Ezentis and Tech Mahindra in key support roles, O2 UK introduces Bubl.
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People
Telefónica moves: cyber security remains a focus
Cybersecurity spin‑off ElevenPaths brings in H2020 lead Granadino for investment roadmap. O2 UK’s Suvo Datta gets called up to WM5G, leading the growing regional hub’s finance strategy.
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M&A
New Three boss snipes at O2–Virgin merger
Finnegan doubtful on merits of O2–Virgin Media deal, but bullish on leading further UK consolidation.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT takes charge of 5G factory floor
BT collaborates with Worcestershire 5G (W5G) testbed and Ericsson to install ‘live’ 5G factory. Runs and manages private 5G network for Worcester Bosch. Takes technology lead at W5G to accelerate UK adoption of smart-manufacturing.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ofcom plots 5G spectrum auction for early-2021
700MHz and 3.6GHz–3.8GHz frequencies slated to go under hammer in January 2021. Regulator makes some provision to address mid‑band fragmentation fears.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Telefónica creates new unit to target UK security space
Operator is looking to build an international platform for new Telefónica Cibersecurity Tech division. Targeting markets inside and outside its footprint.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica core markets: glimmers of a return to normality
Group’s key business engines report a mixed set of results, but with signs of recovery emerging over the course of Q2.
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Financial & Performance
Spending: Capex peaks and operational efficiencies rise
Management assures infrastructure investment will be maintained, as key in post-COVID‑19 world. Customer experience another priority area. Other projects being reined in to free up funds, though, with Abosolo stressing “strict screening” of spend plans
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Financial & Performance
Financial highlights: generating cash and cutting costs
Telefónica’s numbers for the quarter to 30 June 2020 (Q2 FY20) made grim reading.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ofcom plots 5G spectrum auction for early-2021
700MHz and 3.6GHz–3.8GHz frequencies slated to go under hammer in January 2021. Measures to address O2 UK fears of mid-band fragmentation. Regulator rejects pleas for “ administrative allocation ” of spectrum to lower capital outlays. Reserve price total just under £1.1bn.
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Analysis
Telefónica: Elsewhere in Group
Ailing Alierta; EC maintains resistance to four-to‑three consolidation.
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Analysis
Telefónica: Elsewhere in core markets
O2 Banking charge on the horizon. OBs find silver linings in pandemic response.
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People
Key movers in Telefónica: Rob Reason in at O2 UK; Wayra rejig starts in earnest
O2 UK heads swap seats, including a Macdonald‑Dunford exchange with Now TV . Serial Brazilian telco leader Marcelo Campos moves from Claro to Vivo. Brando and Rotondo stake a claim at Wayra’s evolving South American top‑table. M2M solution provider Pangea pulls in another O2 name. ...
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People
Schüler plays down top-job rivalry at Virgin–O2
Virgin Media’s Schüler keeps his cool on competing with Telefónica’s Mark Evans for CEO role.
