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Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) USB 307 modem launches on new Telefoni...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) USB 307 modem launches on new Telefonica HSPA+ network in Spain.

Telefonica to buy 20% stake in Digital+

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:38 GMT

The Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica is set to take a 20% stake in the DTH platform Digital+. According to reports in the Spanish press, the deal will be worth

Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) USB 307 modem launches on new Telefoni...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Customers in Madrid and Barcelona first to experience new 21Mbps mobile broadband network Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) USB 307 modem is now available in Spain for the new HSPA+ mobile broadband network operated by Telefonica. Initially

Telefonica expects to buy Sogecable stake next week

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Spanish operator says it will pay â‚¬240 million for 20% stake in media group.

Telefonica's buy of Digital+ seen "imminent"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:19 GMT

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Spain's telecoms giant Telefonica's (MCE:TEF) acquisition of satellite TV platform Digital+ from local media group Prisa (MCE:PRS) is "imminent", local El Economista said on Friday, citing sources close to the talks.

Telefonica to expand Movistar branding to Spanish, LatAm fixed li...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

According to Reuters, Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica is preparing to rebrand all of its fixed line and internet subsidiaries in Spain and Latin America with the Movistar branding it presently uses for its wireless units. Luis Abril, Telefonica’s technical general secretary to the chairman, said:

Vivendi’s Levy Gets ‘Underdog’s Revenge’ With GVT Bid (Update1) -...

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Vivendi SA Chief Executive Officer [bn:PRSN=1] Jean-Bernard Levy [], who snatched Brazil’s GVT (Holding) SA away from Telefonica SA late last week, got what he earlier this year said he enjoys: “the revenge of the underdog.”

O2 overtakes BT as Britain's biggest telecoms company

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:56 GMT

O2, the mobile phone company spun-out of BT in 2001, has leapfrogged its former parent to become Britain's biggest telecoms provider.

Telefonica profits down 0.6 pct

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:39:19 GMT

Spanish telephone company Telefonica SA said Thursday its 3rd quarter net profit dipped 0.6 percent compared to the same period of last year as the company took in less revenue in a recession-plagued economy.

Telefonica Profits Down 0.6 Pct

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:39:39 GMT

Telefonica 3rd-Quarter Profits Dip Slightly

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:47:22 GMT

Telefonica has reported a slight fall in its 3rd quarter profits to EUR 1.99 billion (US$2.98 billion) from 2 billion euros a year ago

Telefonica reports 0.6% profit fall

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:16:00 GMT

Spanish telecommunications operator Telefonica reported a 0.6 percent third-quarter fall in net profits on Thursday as strength in Latin America offset ongoing weakness in

Telefonica profit falls 0.6% as Europe drags

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Telefonica SA, Europe’s second-largest phone company, on Thursday reported a 0.6% fall in profit in the third quarter, with weakness continuing in European markets on back of the global economic recession.

Latin America boosts Telefonica

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:38:05 GMT

Spanish mobile firm Telefonica, owner of the O2 mobile brand, sees profits rise thanks to a strong performance in Latin America.

ZTE shortlisted for Telefonica LTE project

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:52:43 GMT

ZTE shortlisted for Telefonica LTE projectZTE, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced it has been shortlisted by Telefonica to participate in its large scale long term evolution (LTE) trial project across six countries in Europe and Latin America.

Telefonica Buying German ISP Hansenet For O2 Triple-Play

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:07:48 GMT

Looking to grow its O2 Germany division, Telefonica (NYSE: TEF) is buying German broadband provider Hansenet for the not-inconsiderable €900 million in cash.Telefonica aims to marry

Telefonica to acquire Hansenet for €900m - Computer Business Revi...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Telefonica and Telecom Italia have signed an agreement for the acquisition of Hansenet for a firm value of €900m in an all cash transaction, in a bid to strengthen its position in the German market.

Telefonica close to Digital Plus deal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:36:00 GMT

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is in advanced talks to buy 20% of media group Prisa's satellite platform Digital Plus.

China Unicom, Telefonica Complete Mutual Investments

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:17 GMT

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O2 Telefonica appoints Gleeds for major store refit programme - C...

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:48:06 GMT

construction news: O2 Telefonica appoints Gleeds for major store refit programme

The case of the missing iPhone 3GS's

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:16:15 GMT

When I finally filled my iPod Touch 16GB and realized that I really do like a lot of the iPhone apps, it was time to bid my Nokia N96 (which has been

iPhone 3GS being deliberately withheld in Spain?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The iPhone 3GS is essentially unavailable in Spain, reports from the country claim. The device is believed to be in short or non-existent supply from official carrier Telefonica, as

Telefonica biedt 2,55 miljard voor Braziliaanse telecomoperator

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Spaanse Telefonica, in Europa het op één na grootste telecombedrijf, heeft een bod uitgebracht op de Braziliaanse GVT Holding van zowat 2,55 miljard euro.

Telefonica Fights Vivendi for GVT in Brazil

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:18:56 GMT

Spain’s largest telecom provider earlier this summer was said to be vying for T-Mobile UK, and now it’s sparked a bidding war over Brazil’s GVT Holding SA. Telefonica has authorized its Brazilian Telesp division to pay 48 Brazilian reals ($27.20) per share for GVT.

Telefónica Beginning LTE Tests Across the Globe

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:11:54 GMT

While some carriers are busy getting their HSPA+ groove on, pretty much everyone is getting ready for the 4G jump. One of the world's biggest service