Telefónica Group
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 to anonymise mobile geodata for brand owners via Blis’ Audience Explorer
UK operator signs three-year exclusive deal with data platform to give marketers insight into mobile brand engagement, as VM O2 remains keen to expand market for O2 Motion offering…
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group seeks R&D boost, CEO comfy in GSMA chair, fresh startup investment
Telefónica goes to market with new AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and quantum computing services. Meanwhile, German telcos lend each other a hand to get Gigabit 5G services on the rails.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Tech adds China’s NSFOCUS to growing digital defence ecosystem
Digital B2B services unit Telefónica Tech works with cloud-based cybersecurity provider to launch DDoS prevention solution in Brazil.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange builds head of steam as open RAN targets loom
Speaking at Network X, Atoosa Hatefi confirmed Orange procurement will be mandating RAN open interfaces from 2025, with TCO scale in Europe envisioned by 2030. stc, Qualcomm and Wind River also see remaining ORAN hurdles overcome. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesGerman telcos team up on 5G ‘Gigabit train line’
Country’s four mobile network operators put heads together to bring Gigabit speeds to Hamburg–Berlin line, as they seek to navigate economic and technical challenges associated with improving railway connectivity…
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica hits R&D accelerator with TU expansion
All next-gen bases covered: Chema Alonso presents bounty of fresh AI, blockchain, crypto and quantum services housed under TU digital innovation brand.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group has new AI friend, Colombia pressure rises, API JV needs reach
Operator backs Perplexity’s AI engine with funding, a trade deal, and fresh TV services. Group also joins calls for more players to get on board with Ericsson API joint venture. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica, Orange call for more telcos to back API venture
Telcos seeking to onboard new collaborators for API joint venture with Ericsson, while affirming partnerships beyond telecoms sphere are essential to success.
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Partnerships & AlliancesPerplexity wins another telco fan with Telefónica funding and sales tie-up
Group becomes next telco to partner with and invest in GenAI-powered search engine. Fresh, TV-focused services harnessing Perplexity’s platform now live, as operator seeks to advance strategic objectives. Read more…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica Argentina goes live with first multi-Gig fibre offering
Operating business now offering symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps for first time, with Wi-Fi 6 router and optional TV bundling available. Service goes live in select regions as operator continues to expand fibre access across Argentina…
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Strategy & ChangeBrazil’s Telecall preps to take on Colombia’s ‘big four’ — report
New entrant tipped to launch 5G SA services by June 2025, despite co-founder Bruno Ajuz sharing major players’ perspective of a challenging market environment. Read more…
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group fleshes out B2B portfolio
Group seeks to further capitalise on perceived B2B growth opportunity with new automation, cybersecurity, and device-as-a-service products. Meanwhile, Virgin Media O2 gets a wrist-slap from UK advertising regulator. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica gives TU platform a quantum security upgrade
Group adds post-quantum cryptography solution to expanding array of security offerings, partnering with Halotech Digital Services to showcase potential to improve worker safety. Read more…
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Public AffairsUK telcos under regulatory fire for ‘misleading’ ads
BT, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media O2 asked to remove ads following ASA investigation into claims that they could mislead consumers about mid-contract price hikes.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica’s Bluevía bags fresh Vera wholesale contract
Rural-focused fibre duo sign fixed wholesale deal, focused on opening up “development opportunities” in remote areas of Catalonia. Move sees Bluevía add to growing list of key wholesale clients…
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT wants more telcos to join ‘non-exclusive’ API club
Network X: German group’s API supremo Peter Arbitter keen for broader support for new aggregator business in bid to extend proposition beyond current twelve-telco membership.
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M&ASpanish M&A rolls on as Inveready said to reach Avatel deal
Asset management group reportedly reaches deal with Avatel co-founder to jointly acquire the business, continuing wave of consolidation in Spanish telecoms market. Read more…
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M&ABrazil’s Vivo eyes more B2B M&A after closing out IPNET buy
Up-to-BRL 230m acquisition of cloud services player finalised following greenlight from national regulatory bodies.
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany expands in B2B with fresh automation, rental services
Operating business widens its enterprise offerings to include workflow automation and device-as-a-service, enabled by tie-ups with Apple Financial Services and Workato. Move sees Group continue B2B revenue push as part of wider strategy…
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Financial & PerformanceTesco–VM O2 MVNO cracks £1bn sales nut
Tesco Mobile reaches ten-digit revenue milestone for the first time, as premium handset and postpaid sales continue to grow, though profitability proving more challenging in UK’s cutthroat MVNO market…