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Digital ReportsTelefónicawatch Report #147 – September-October 2020
Key stories include: Acquisitions boost cybersecurity | Blanco and Rakuten in open embrace | Date centres reach the edge | AWS for German core | Ericsson enables Spanish 5G switch on
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PeopleTelefónica 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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Network & InfrastructureO2 Germany launches 5G as Merkel looks to quash Huawei ban
Likening the launch to German reunification, O2 is delivering 5G in five cities from October on €40-per-month tariffs. NSA launch paving way for more ambitious plans. Media reports suggest Chancellor Angela Merkel will not ban O2 5G partner Huawei, although political resistance remains, and O2 is readying a back-up ...
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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 & AlliancesO2 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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PremiumTelefónica racing from nought to 75% on Spanish 5G
After keeping its powder dry, Telefónica is aiming for a rapid 5G rollout to support its ‘digital compact’ commitments to ultrafast connectivity. Ericsson and Nokia are providing the RAN for the NSA iteration of 5G, with a glidepath apparently ready for future standalone services. 3G expected to be shut ...
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PremiumO2 bill prompts Drillisch profits warning
MVNO Drillisch is continuing to hit roadblocks, and get battered on costs, as O2 and the other German operators play hardball on contract terms.
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M&AFries 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 & ChangeTelefónica simplifies structure of twin innovation engines
Telefónica is continuing with housekeeping to tidy up its web of subsidiaries, with startup investment the latest focus. As well as a backroom streamlining, Telefónica Innovation Ventures can be seen tightening a focus on Group strategic priorities including blockchain and cybersecurity. Chema Alonso playing an oversight role with Telefónica ...
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PremiumO2 building virtual core with AWS, Ericsson as 5G debuts
Virtualised network core based on AWS public cloud infrastructure; Ericsson’s cloud-native 5G functions. OpCo aims to delivering “new industry solutions” securely and quickly, with Mercedes already deploying a 5G campus network. PoCs with selected partners underway; commercial availability slated for 2021. Group gears up for RAN virtualisation in Germany, ...
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PremiumAmdocs, Netcracker flag new Vivo contracts
Amdocs and Netcracker dig in deeper as part of ongoing work to upgrade Telefónica|Vivo’s systems.
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PremiumAnatel revives fines-for-investment swaps
Brazilian regulator finally agrees first Conduct Adjustment Agreement with TIM, enabling operators to swap fines for investment commitments.
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M&AVivo and co. secure stalking horse status on Oi
As the collective preferred buyer, Vivo, TIM, and Claro are confident they are in a position to outbid any rival interest in Oi’s mobile business. With a €2.6bn offer on the table, Vivo is highlighting the boost in investment in ultrafast networks that would be enabled by Oi’s windfall ...
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PremiumElsewhere at Telefónica Infra-Tech: ElevenPath growth and cybersecurity prominence
ElevenPaths busy on portfolio expansion as Telefónica Tech ups cybersecurity game. German tower transfer to Telxius begins in earnest.
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PremiumElsewhere at Telefónica Group: Open Future adds 50+ startups in Argentina
Comtech delivers location technology, startups rounded up in Argentina.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica aims to jump-start OpenRAN with Rakuten
Group taps Japanese operator’s know-how in virtualised networks through MoU. Implied suggestion that TIP collaboration not moving fast enough for commercial “end-to-end” deployment of open RAN architectures.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanomérica: Claro hits competition woes; Movistar partners Avantel
Fighting AM dominance in Colombia; data abuses in Peru.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere 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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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Peru seeks giant leap from Project Apollo
Tecnotree-supported modernisation programme enabling more time to be taken in disentangling “fantastic mess” of legacy point solutions. Business wanted digital platform refresh to match cadence of webscale service development. Project held up as case study by TM Forum, highlighting open integration.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica adds data centre capacity for edge services
Ten sites are to be opened in the next two years, focused on enabling edge services across Spain. Telefonica’s data centre partners may be waiting in wings to fuel further investment.