Telefónica News – Page 34
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Telefónica chairs ERT meeting
Telefónica chairs European Round Table for Industry meeting at Madrid HQ; launches host of environmental and inclusivity initiatives.
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PremiumTelefónica’s FlexWAN expands to Hispam
Telefónica Tech and SD‑WAN partner Fortinet launch managed service in three new markets.
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Network & InfrastructureChema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: changing faces at Tech subsidiaries
Leadership swaps at Acens, Telefónica Tech UK&I, and regional units.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVivo’s network share deal challenged by rivals
Reciprocal agreement with Winity requires regulatory approval.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo Ventures primed for investment spree
Telefónica|Vivo’s new CVC shortlists 20 startups.
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Public AffairsTelefónica joins Generation Valuable initiative, targets inclusivity drive
Mentoring programme aims to create a “community of disabled talent” to foster inclusivity.
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Public AffairsTelefónica set for €1bn+ tax refund
Spanish state told to hand over upwards of €1bn to operator for overpaid taxes in decade-long dispute.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefonica, Liberty unveil fibre JV with InfraVia Capital
Virgin Media O2 owners agree new 50:50 JV with investment firm to fund greenfield FTTP rollout.
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Financial & PerformanceQ2 FY22: Group “over-delivering” claims Álvarez-Pallete
Executive Chairman hails Q2 FY22 turnover growth across all Group businesses.
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M&AMÁSMÓVIL and Orange sign merger deal
Proposed merger now expected to close during H2 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
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M&AFiBrasil linked to role in fibre consolidation
Telefónica and CDPQ JV linked to investment plans with country’s fifth-largest ISP, Vero Internet.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica turns to space startup to stretch NB-IoT reach
Barcelona startup’s platform to be integrated with Group’s Kite managed IoT offering.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica automates 5G SA network slicing with Ericsson
Tests demonstrate network slice can be configured and deployed in less than 35 minutes using full automation.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica revives Bluevía brand for Spanish FibreCo
Crédit Agricole Assurances and Vauban Infrastructure Partners to buy 45% of new JV.
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PeopleTelefónica swaps UK&I boss, targets ‘acceleration’
Commercial exec Mark Gorton tasked with fashioning “accelerated growth” from UK&I digital services business, following recent twin buyout.
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M&AVM O2 said to table TalkTalk bid
Talks said to be in early stages, with initial offer reportedly valuing altnet at about £3bn.
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Network & InfrastructureO2 Germany hits 5G milestone as it chases rivals
Operator surpasses 50% population coverage six months ahead of schedule.
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Public AffairsTelefónica accused of ‘silencing’ Venezuelan journalism
Spanish operator called out for allegedly bowing to demands of Venezuela’s government.
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OperationsTelefónica’s four-day working week falls flat
Local reports suggest approximately 1% of employees have signed up for the Telefónica España scheme.