All América Móvil articles – Page 2
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica’s Core Markets: Vivo-Claro deal gets checked
Vivo’s RAN-sharing agreement with Claro gets unwanted attention from CADE amid competition concerns.
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Strategy & ChangeCould Telefónica exit Uruguay next?
Telecom Argentina reportedly mulling play for the Group’s local unit. Telefónica executives stress they remain open to all options to reduce its exposure in the Hispanoamérica region. Group continuing to experience frustrations in snakes-and-ladder-esque regional divestment programme.
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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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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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Network & InfrastructureMovistar signals interest in Colombian 5G spectrum
Operating business highlights plans to beef up its 5G spectrum platform, despite ongoing suggestions parent Telefónica is keen to reduce ties to the Colombian market.
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M&ATelefónica jilted in LatAm again
América Móvil gave up on Movistar El Salvador acquisition. Telefónica once again sees sale of a Latin American asset derailed by actions of local competition and regulatory watchdogs.
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M&ATelefónica sees exit door in El Salvador (but is it shut?)
Anti-trust agency lays out tough sale conditions to América Móvil’s Claro. Anxious wait to see if Mexican group plays ball. Both Telefónica Móviles El Salvador and Telefónica Multiservicios up for sale in deal reportedly worth $315m.
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M&ATelefónica uses Liberty for Costa Rica exit Plan B
Telefónica still intends to pursue legal action against former buyer Millicom. New agreement looks to have wiped $70m off the previously agreed deal.
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M&AClaro joins Telefónica and TIM in Oi bid
América Móvil joins the cavalry as stalking horse bidders ride in with plans to divvy up Oi’s mobile base, bringing consolidation to the Brazilian market.
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Network & InfrastructureVivo launching 5G DSS in Brazil, semi-committing to Huawei infra
Telefónica’s NatCo to launch 5G network on refarmed spectrum this week, as COVID-19 holds up frequency auctions. DSS employed but workaround deemed“not ideal”. Vivo VP gives tentative green light to Huawei, despite increasing regulatory threat to Chinese-backed networks. Host of new digital ...
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AnalysisElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Telefónica Argentina taps Gilat for network and builds for Pecom
In Colombia, Movistar makes a mark in the mobile market and Telxius bags an infrastructure contract worth €60m. Telefónica’s Internet para Todos hits its coverage targets in Peru.
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Network & InfrastructureTelevisa pits Izzi against Telcel dominance
Cut-price offering from quad-play service provider is the latest attempt to dethrone Carlos Slim in Mexico. Televisa making use of Mexico’s wholesale-only LTE infrastructure at a time when mobile competitors are re-examining business models to drive efficiency.
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PremiumTIM and Telefónica plot to carve up Oi
Ever-closer Brazilian operators exploring ways to consolidate in the mobile market without falling foul of the authorities. Determining the shape of a final deal, and clearing hurdles from Oi stakeholders, could be a drawn-out process, and distressed fourth-placed player still open to other offers.
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PremiumColombia spectrum auction needs “clear and permanent rules” - Telefónica Colombia CEO
Hernández, Telefónica Colombia CEO, called on MinTIC to enforce “clear and permanent rules” to help market development amid spectrum auction farce.
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PremiumTelefónica steps back from Colombia auction
Despite making a fuss to get auction terms changed, Telefónica ultimately abstained from the latest 4G spectrum sale. Speculation that the decision was influenced by Group distancing of most Latin American assets, and the potential of a sale of the Colombia business.
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PremiumVivo and TIM follow through with network-sharing deal
Partners progress on merging legacy networks, and expanding 4G to more rural areas through a multi-operator core.
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Public AffairsTelefónica admired by Fortune
Telefónica Group was the most highly rated European telecoms operator in Europe within Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of The World’s [300] Most Admired Companies.
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PremiumVodafone backs 5G Future Forum
Vodafone was among several heavyweight operators to give their backing to 5GFF. Joins América Móvil, KT, Rogers Communications, Telstra, and Verizon Communications.
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PremiumMovistar joins revised Colombian 4G spectrum auction
Movistar to bid against three other players for 4G spectrum after initial frustration at auction process. Revised bidding rules appease operators that had initially withdrawn, complaining of lack of transparency.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Argentina joins rivals at business roundtable
Movistar formed a Business Roundtable for the ICT Industry, together with rivals Claro and Telecom Argentina.
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