All Spain articles – Page 22
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M&A
Telefónica mulls Movistar Plus+ options as Vivendi circles
Vivendi reportedly interested in buying part of Movistar Plus+. French media group seeking approval to increase Prisa stake to 29.9%. Telefónica seeking advice as pay-TV customers drain away in Spain.
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Strategy & Change
T-Systems plots expansion in Spain
T-Systems Iberia targets 1,000 employees in Granada by 2025. Iberian unit certified as Group delivery partner for Amazon Connect. Centre of Excellence planned for Barcelona.
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Elsewhere in Spain: Movistar retail staff in line for pay rise
Unions negotiate 1% salary increase for Movistar retail staff; retail revamp continues with five new stores; Telefónica is discussions with DAZN for remaining La Liga matches.
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Telefónica taps NTT for 5G port project
Security-focused project brings 5G connectivity to Málaga.
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Movistar refreshes ad agency line-up
Operator is seeking new go-to-market strategy for diversified portfolio.
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Telefónica renews Netflix deal
Extension maintains Netflix content on Movistar’s pay-TV platform in Spain.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: 5G network launched at Viscofan production centre
Telefónica launches 5G network for Spanish smart factory; Intel joins smart road journey; ElevenPaths to deploy document security services for Spanish government.
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TDE builds up contact centre services suite
German NatCo signs deal with DT investment Aircall to deliver cloud-based voice solution to SMEs. DTGB Iberia partners Talkdesk for contact centre tools and expertise for Spanish customers.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica handed EC fine for Brazilian non-compete deal
Decade-long proceedings close with Telefónica — along with Pharol — ordered to hand over €79m for antitrust breach. European Commission findings upheld despite yo-yoing, with final charge held for Telefónica and down slightly for Pharol.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica e-learning unit rehoused to target enterprise
Telefónica Educación Digital moves under Group’s Filiales unit, alongside the likes of the Prosegur Alarmas JV and retail manager Telyco. Reorganisation said to benefit business’s enterprise ambitions. Digital education solutions and services cropping up across Telefónica’s Spanish operation.
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Network & Infrastructure
Group to sell Spanish copper amid infrastructure tidy-up
Cinco Días report claims private equity firm Macquarie will take over sections of legacy infrastructure from Spanish incumbent, boosting its network assets in the country. Telefónica’s focus remains on hitting a 2025 target for completing its fibre network. While Macquarie comes in, KKR exits Telxius as Telefónica and Pontegadea ...
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Elsewhere in Spain: Telefónica landed with RTVE funding bill
RTVE funding still billed to Telefónica and co.; LeasePlan and Microsoft tie-ups.
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Telefónica goes to market with enterprise 5G
Spanish 5G standalone network to be deployed in 2022. Three enterprise connectivity options to be available, including Private Dedicated 5G. Galicia emerges as most prolific region for 5G use-cases.
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Ericsson benefits from Huawei 5GC fade-out in Spain
Telefónica España reportedly awards contract to Swedish supplier for 5G core. Huawei gear apparently to be replaced, although unclear the extent of Ericsson’s installation. More than 50% of Ericsson R&D on 5GC done in Madrid.
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Network & Infrastructure
CNMC backs Telefónica on ‘irregular’ duct occupation
New rules will see Telefónica able to cut off operators that install cables without permission. CNMC employs MARCo regulation to draw up three new procedures.
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Telefónica gets union backing for staff redundancy plan
Unions accept latest redundancy and payments offer as operator seeks to slim Spanish workforce once again. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023 and extended eligibility criteria for long-term employees. Move adds to similar, smaller plans at rivals Orange and Vodafone as Telefónica’s home market faces ...
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica offers redundancy plan to almost 3,000 staff
Unions still not satisfied with latest redundancy offer. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023.
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Public Affairs
Ericsson loses latest skirmish in Telefónica Avatar saga
Ericsson blocked from unilaterally changing working conditions for employees transferred from Telefónica in 2010 in conjunction with the AltamirA platform acquisition. A renewed deal linked to the platform removes Telefónica’s minimum spend commitment.
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People
Telefónica reshapes board of directors
Group cuts board seats from 17 to 15, with representation from shareholders BBVA and CaixaBank halved. Ignacio Moreno and Jordi Gual to instead shift to roles at Telefónica España and Brazil’s Vivo.
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Content & TV
Movistar, DAZN secure five-year La Liga deals
La Liga generates €4.95bn in revenue from new round of concessions. Movistar’s controversial agreement on hold ahead of talks between Telefónica and regulator CNMC.