All TelcoTitans.com articles in Telefónicawatch #137
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica accelerates transformation as market worries
Accelerated transformation unveiled to ease investor worries prompted by Latin American turbulence and uncertainty on prospect of profit from digital transformation. Mast monetisation expected to provide €360m profit boost, with action to be taken within coming year. While Telxius expansion a clear path to raising funds, other options are ...
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Public Affairsgiffgaff fined £1.4m after millions are overcharged
Ofcom’s hefty fine for the self-acknowledged error within giffgaff intended to act as a warning to all operators on the duty of care linked to billing.
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PremiumCarphone sues Telefónica UK over £21.7m shortfall in profits
Retailer alleges O2 backtracking on promotions hobbled potential to hit lucrative sales targets. O2 “vigorously defending” itself against action in High Court.
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PremiumTelefónica España launches BuyBack programme
Telefónica España launched a BuyBack programme in Spain with the promise that it will pay subscribers for their old devices in exchange for buying a new one.
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Products & ServicesGerman operators finally launch Mobile Connect secure log-in
Online identity verification platform launched 18 months after plans first unveiled.
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Public AffairsOperators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Suppliers & SCMO2 named as supplier for new public sector framework
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) was named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Network Services 2 (NS2) framework, which covers all telecoms services offered to the public sector and non-profit organisations.
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PremiumO2 Germany’s update on LTE sites
Telefónica Deutschland reveals how many new LTE sites have been activated so far in 2019.
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PremiumO2 UK offering unlimited data plans
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) has fallen in line with the rest of the market and added unlimited tariffs at the high end of its contract pricing.
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PremiumO2 Germany dissolves NEXT
Development of German market sees Telefónica bringing its big data business more closely under Telefónica Deutschland control to accelerate commercialisation. Rumblings of internal disquiet surround the decision, and key NEXT projects may be sidelined to bring O2 Germany in line with Group strategy.
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Products & ServicesSky Mobile to launch 5G services in the UK
Telefónica UK’s (O2 UK) mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Sky Mobile is to launch 5G services in six locations in the UK during November 2019.
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PremiumTelefónica Group extends Azure alliance to Peru
Telefónica’s cloud services alliance with Microsoft reaches the Peruvian market, with hybrid offerings for enterprise set to roll out.
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Strategy & ChangeMexico gets new CEO as Telefónica Group drives on
Prospect of a Telefónica Mexico sale recedes as a new CEO is introduced with a brief to reenergise the stagnating operating business. Aya is a Telefónica Colombia veteran with experience in developing innovative commercial offerings in pursuit of a convergence customer base.
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PremiumO2 UK takes aim at rivals over 5G
O2 UK accuses Ofcom of turning Three UK into a ‘kingmaker’. CEO Mark Evans takes dig at Vodafone UK over 5G speeds.
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Public AffairsMovistar Chile continuing to battle regulatory authorities
Movistar still assessing TLDC spectrum clawback.
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PremiumMovistar Chile progresses with 4G network upgrade
SIAE is establishing itself as a significant partner for network expansion in remote areas.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica Colombia joins government’s venturing initiative
Telefónica Colombia is now a part of Colombian government’s C Emprende initiative.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Chile’s headquarters up for sale
Telefónica Chile has put its Santiago headquarters on the market.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica|Vivo sets waste reduction target
Telefónica|Vivo aim to reduce the use of disposable cups throughout the business.
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PremiumAURA is now available through WhatsApp
Telefónica|Vivo’s Aura is now available to use through WhatsApp.