All Telefónica UK (O2 UK) articles
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PeopleLatest Telefónica people moves: Goncharov, Mesloh to lead German sales
Alpha moonshot unit completes transition as CEO Williams begins new venture. Newly established internal‑external venture unit Wayra Builder gets a head. Goncharov appointed to lead O2 Germany’s enterprise unit.
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People
CTO O’Reilly exits O2
Brendan O’Reilly appointed Global CTO at infrastructure provider BAI Communications, leaving a gap at the top of O2 UK ahead of its impending Virgin Media merger. BAI hoping to tap O’Reilly’s 5G and network sharing expertise.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone bulks up Vantage Towers with Cornerstone
Vodafone UK and Telefónica UK give each other freedom to “ commercialise ” their 50% stakes in Cornerstone JV. Transfer of Vodafone’s shareholding to Vantage Towers to take place within weeks. Important (and long-awaited) addition to Vodafone’s European TowerCo ahead of upcoming IPO.
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People
Latest Telefónica people moves: global Tech changes
Recently‑established Telefónica Tech subsidiaries bed in across regional outposts. Well‑travelled strategy exec lands at O2 UK.
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People
Telefónica people moves: leaders emerge at re‑jigged Telefónica Tech
Telefónica Tech re‑organisation brings new names to light. Fibre leadership changes in South American businesses. Former O2 Germany CEO Dirks takes top‑spot at rival to Telefonica’s new InfraCo.
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Strategy & Change
Czech operator tops up on O2
O2 Czech Republic extends right to use Telefónica’s European brand name beyond 2030. Group’s ties with operator’s majority stakeholder not totally severed.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: 5G tested across the bloc
German rivals jump on campus bandwagon; physical and digital security launches; 5G use-cases explored in Netherlands , Spain , and UK .
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Network & Infrastructure
UK plots 5G future sans Huawei
BT suggests Adastral Park would be a natural home for parts of the proposed National Telecoms Lab.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Technology: EE joins in on 4G small-cell standards
EE joins peers to lay out 4G small‑cell standards; BT flags potential commercial trials of Infinera XR Optics .
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People
Telefónica people moves: Global Solutions settles; Open Future rings the changes
Spanish Open Future leadership rotates with Global and Madrid Heads named. Telefónica Global Solutions beds in. Leadership named for Vivo’s personal finance endeavour.
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Consumer (B2C)
Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Northern Irish retail gets a boost
BT builds out high street presence in NI; EE dawdles in Ofcom’s automatic compensation scheme.
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Partnerships & Alliances
O2 e-health partner Visionable ramps up operations
Startup enabling prompt treatment lands NHS contract on the back of successful Telefónica-backed pilot. Group renewing interest in ICT health sector.
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Financial & Performance
Headline data: Another quarter of belt‑tightening and falling revenue for Telefónica
Telefónica’s narrative of core market strength yet to fully win over doubters. Restructuring remains work-in-progress in Hispam, Tech, and Infra.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica's core markets: Oi sights rescue party; O2 hits 4G targets
Path for Oi acquisition clears; German 4G catch‑up continues; O2 UK picks up EE spectrum.
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Innovation (R&D)
UK 5G innovation: the startups to watch
Five standout startups driving UK 5G innovation. UK government helping underwrite. Regional initiatives open floor to smaller operators (MNOs in the wings).
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People
Telefónica moves: Global Solutions restructured
Telefónica Insurance names a Director General as it expands its footprint. Telefónica Global Solutions rejig makes an impact. 4iQ gets new CEO well‑versed in strategic sales. A shift in UK SMB leads.
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Innovation (R&D)
UK 5G innovation: projects, testbeds and trials
Inaugural DCMS 5G funding established testbeds across the UK: hubs for future 5G‑enabled innovation. £200m funding pledged by 2022.
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Innovation (R&D)
UK 5G innovation: Rural Connected Communities
5G set to be leverages to improve the connectivity in rural, underserved areas across the UK. Rural nature sees telco participation lacking; regional operators pick up the slack. Startups and SMEs in the picture.
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Innovation (R&D)
UK 5G innovation: Industrial 5G
Three projects to build next‑generation connectivity into UK industry. O2 and Vodafone take the lead. Universities make up significant proportion of consortia.
