Canal+ was a Spanish satellite broadcasting platform. It was previously known as Digital+ since its launch in 2003, and from 2011 it was known as Canal+ , being named after its main premium channel.
95-480: Formed on 23 July 2003 as a result of the equal merger of Via Digital (owned by Telefónica ) and Canal Satélite Digital (owned by Sociedad de Television Canal Plus, S.A. ), it was the largest pay-TV broadcaster in Spain. The company used to be a subdivision of Sogecable (renamed Prisa TV in 2010) with shares held by Mediaset Espana and Telefónica . In October 2011, Digital+ changed its name to Canal+ . Before
190-601: A 240 million euros payment, moreover the debt repayment Prisa owed to give to Telefónica, which was worth in 230 million. The total cost of the operation was 470 million euros. Afterwards, in December, Telecinco bought another 22%, as a part of fusion operation of this channel with Sogecable's TV channel Cuatro. In June 2010, the telecommunications operator Jazztel stopped commercializing its own pay-per-view services on television, to focus its audiovisual offer in agreements and Internet television services. The company signed in
285-645: A 9.7% stake in China Unicom, and China Unicom will own 1.4% of the Spanish firm. In 2018, China Unicom and Telefónica establish a new partnership to combine their services and networks in the internet of things, so as to enable their clients to deploy IoT products and services in China, Europe and Latin America with a single global IoT SIM card. In 2005, Telefónica bought Český Telecom (Czech Telecom),
380-422: A 9.7% stake in China Unicom, and China Unicom will own 1.4% of the Spanish firm. In 2018, China Unicom and Telefónica establish a new partnership to combine their services and networks in the internet of things, so as to enable their clients to deploy IoT products and services in China, Europe and Latin America with a single global IoT SIM card. In 2005, Telefónica bought Český Telecom (Czech Telecom),
475-470: A cybersecurity services division. The deal aimed to see Telefonica increase its geographic scale and aid its digital capabilities. Telefónica is the second largest corporation in Spain, behind the Santander Group . It operates under the movistar and O2 brands with the first being the largest broadband and phone (both mobile and landlines) provider in Spain. Telefónica's FTTH network in Spain
570-406: A cybersecurity services division. The deal aimed to see Telefonica increase its geographic scale and aid its digital capabilities. Telefónica is the second largest corporation in Spain, behind the Santander Group . It operates under the movistar and O2 brands with the first being the largest broadband and phone (both mobile and landlines) provider in Spain. Telefónica's FTTH network in Spain
665-496: A fixed-line and mobile operator in the southern part of the country. The landline division is currently part of Oi . In July 1998 acquired Telesp , the telephony operator of the Telebrás system in the state of São Paulo , forming Telefônica Brasil . In June 2009, after four big "blackouts" on Telefónica 's broadband "Speedy", ANATEL ordered Telefónica to stop sales of its broadband service until improvements were made on
760-441: A fixed-line and mobile operator in the southern part of the country. The landline division is currently part of Oi . In July 1998 acquired Telesp , the telephony operator of the Telebrás system in the state of São Paulo , forming Telefônica Brasil . In June 2009, after four big "blackouts" on Telefónica 's broadband "Speedy", ANATEL ordered Telefónica to stop sales of its broadband service until improvements were made on
855-592: A merger with TELECOM. The company is now known as Telefónica - Telecom. Telefónica signed a contract for 15 years (extendable for 10 additional years) on 12 May 2011 with the government of Costa Rica . It started operations in 2011 under its Movistar branding. In 2000, Telefónica acquired a 26.5% stake in Tricom when it purchased part of the shares Motorola had obtained in 1993. After acquiring 100% of OTECEL S.A. (Bellsouth), Telefónica Móviles Ecuador started its operations on 14 October 2004 as Movistar. It
950-540: A merger with TELECOM. The company is now known as Telefónica - Telecom. Telefónica signed a contract for 15 years (extendable for 10 additional years) on 12 May 2011 with the government of Costa Rica . It started operations in 2011 under its Movistar branding. In 2000, Telefónica acquired a 26.5% stake in Tricom when it purchased part of the shares Motorola had obtained in 1993. After acquiring 100% of OTECEL S.A. (Bellsouth), Telefónica Móviles Ecuador started its operations on 14 October 2004 as Movistar. It
1045-417: A new platform as a result of the merger of Canal+ and Movistar TV which involved changes in the packages and new channels like Canal+ Estrenos, which broadcast the newest films, or Canal+ Series Xtra, which had alternative and European shows. Canal+ 1 disappeared and traditionally named Canal+ was back, although it would not contain premium programming such as premieres of movies, American cable TV series and
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#17327876605571140-492: A single user interface, and has run pilot HbbTV services in Spain. ^Note 1 Joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery (49%). ^Note 2 Joint venture with RAI (48%) ^Note 3 Joint venture with Class Editori (60%) and NBCUniversal (20%). ^Note 4 Joint venture with NBCUniversal . ^Note 5 Operated by TLN Media Group; Branding used under license. Telef%C3%B3nica Telefónica , S.A. ( Spanish pronunciation: [teleˈfonika] )
1235-711: Is SECA Mediaguard, used in the Astra satellite, currently in its second version. The second one is Nagravisión , in its third version since 4 December 2007. On 1 February 2008 Digital+ started broadcasting in high definition with Canal+ HD launch. It initially would offer repeated HD contents from Canal+, but since 9 December 2008 transmitted the same programming of Canal+ in simulcast , offering in HD all contents that were available to broadcast in this quality. Canal+ Deportes HD and Canal+ DCine HD were launched that day too. In September 2008, Prisa published on its newspaper El País that
1330-695: Is a Spanish multinational telecommunications company with registered office and headquarters located in two different places, both in Madrid , Spain . It is one of the largest telephone operators and mobile network providers in the world. It provides fixed and mobile telephony , broadband , and subscription television , operating in Europe and the Americas. As well as the Telefónica brand, it also trades as Movistar , O2 , and Vivo . The company
1425-476: Is a Spanish multinational telecommunications company with registered office and headquarters located in two different places, both in Madrid , Spain . It is one of the largest telephone operators and mobile network providers in the world. It provides fixed and mobile telephony , broadband , and subscription television , operating in Europe and the Americas. As well as the Telefónica brand, it also trades as Movistar , O2 , and Vivo . The company
1520-588: Is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index . On April 15, 2012, Telefónica shut down TVA and Ajacto, which unified the brand on the Vivo . The company was created in Madrid in 1924 as Compañía Telefónica Nacional de España (CTNE) with ITT as one of its major shareholders. In 1945, the state acquired by law a share of 79.6% of the company. This stake was diluted by a capital increase in 1967. Until
1615-427: Is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index . On April 15, 2012, Telefónica shut down TVA and Ajacto, which unified the brand on the Vivo . The company was created in Madrid in 1924 as Compañía Telefónica Nacional de España (CTNE) with ITT as one of its major shareholders. In 1945, the state acquired by law a share of 79.6% of the company. This stake was diluted by a capital increase in 1967. Until
1710-490: Is considered a defense service provider and a strategic company, the Spanish government has a say in acquisitions and holdings between 5% and 10%. The major stockholders include: In May 2022, Telefonica announced the acquisition of the European cloud-based services specialist and cloud Microsoft Dynamics partner BE-terna. The deal worth €350 million includes 1,000 staff, AI, extended service capabilities across Europe, and
1805-434: Is considered a defense service provider and a strategic company, the Spanish government has a say in acquisitions and holdings between 5% and 10%. The major stockholders include: In May 2022, Telefonica announced the acquisition of the European cloud-based services specialist and cloud Microsoft Dynamics partner BE-terna. The deal worth €350 million includes 1,000 staff, AI, extended service capabilities across Europe, and
1900-751: Is one of only three mobile operators in Ecuador. Telefónica in Ecuador has started offering 3G service from the second half of 2009. Telefónica started its operations in Panama in 2004 as Telefónica acquired 100% of Bellsouth Panama. Since then it has operated using the name Movistar for mobile services. It migrated from CDMA technology used by Bellsouth to GSM 850. It also offers 3G using UMTS 850 and UMTS 1900. In 2015 it launched LTE with coverage expanding in Panama City, Arraijan, Chorrera up to Buenaventura Beach. The Telefónica Group has been in
1995-583: Is one of only three mobile operators in Ecuador. Telefónica in Ecuador has started offering 3G service from the second half of 2009. Telefónica started its operations in Panama in 2004 as Telefónica acquired 100% of Bellsouth Panama. Since then it has operated using the name Movistar for mobile services. It migrated from CDMA technology used by Bellsouth to GSM 850. It also offers 3G using UMTS 850 and UMTS 1900. In 2015 it launched LTE with coverage expanding in Panama City, Arraijan, Chorrera up to Buenaventura Beach. The Telefónica Group has been in
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#17327876605572090-437: Is the biggest fixed-line operator and internet service provider in the country. The Telefónica Group has been in the country since 1989. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through a local subsidiary. On 26 October 2009, Telefónica Chile changed its name to Movistar , including cellphone, landline, satellite TV, and internet. On 18 April 2006, Telefónica 's president Cesar Alierta signed an agreement with
2185-437: Is the biggest fixed-line operator and internet service provider in the country. The Telefónica Group has been in the country since 1989. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through a local subsidiary. On 26 October 2009, Telefónica Chile changed its name to Movistar , including cellphone, landline, satellite TV, and internet. On 18 April 2006, Telefónica 's president Cesar Alierta signed an agreement with
2280-535: Is the most extensive fibre-to-home network in Europe, as of April 2016, and the shutdown plan for the legacy copper network is already in progress. Telefónica was the parent of Telefónica Deutschland, which held two alternative IP carriers. The two ISPs, mediaWays and HighwayOne merged in January 2003 after having been purchased by Telefónica in 2001 and February 2002 respectively. On 26 January 2006 Telefónica completed its £17.7 billion (€25.7 billion) acquisition of
2375-480: Is the most extensive fibre-to-home network in Europe, as of April 2016, and the shutdown plan for the legacy copper network is already in progress. Telefónica was the parent of Telefónica Deutschland, which held two alternative IP carriers. The two ISPs, mediaWays and HighwayOne merged in January 2003 after having been purchased by Telefónica in 2001 and February 2002 respectively. On 26 January 2006 Telefónica completed its £17.7 billion (€25.7 billion) acquisition of
2470-604: The Bouygues group, to offer global telecommunication services packages to multinational companies. This cooperation was expanded in June 2015 through the creation of a separate joint venture company named Telefónica Global Solutions France, with its own marketing and sales teams offering Telefónica and Bouygues Telecom services packages to corporations. Telefónica operates the Movistar mobile phone brand throughout Latin America and
2565-443: The Bouygues group, to offer global telecommunication services packages to multinational companies. This cooperation was expanded in June 2015 through the creation of a separate joint venture company named Telefónica Global Solutions France, with its own marketing and sales teams offering Telefónica and Bouygues Telecom services packages to corporations. Telefónica operates the Movistar mobile phone brand throughout Latin America and
2660-770: The Minardi F1 Team in 1999 and 2000, including title sponsorship in 2000, as well a major sponsor of the Renault F1 Team from 2004 to 2006 until Fernando Alonso 's departure to McLaren in 2007, and were title sponsors of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2006 to 2010. Through its acquisition of O 2 , Telefónica also indirectly sponsored the BMW Sauber F1 Team . In the World Rally Championship , Telefónica sponsored
2755-430: The Minardi F1 Team in 1999 and 2000, including title sponsorship in 2000, as well a major sponsor of the Renault F1 Team from 2004 to 2006 until Fernando Alonso 's departure to McLaren in 2007, and were title sponsors of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2006 to 2010. Through its acquisition of O 2 , Telefónica also indirectly sponsored the BMW Sauber F1 Team . In the World Rally Championship , Telefónica sponsored
2850-627: The SEAT Sport WRC Team between 1998 and 2000, under both Movistar and Telefónica Movistar. Telefónica sponsored the Ford WRC Team in seasons 2000-2002 when Spanish rally driver Carlos Sainz drove for the team, and when Sainz moved to the Citroën WRC Team for 2003, Telefónica followed. The sponsorship was not continued into 2004, despite Sainz staying with the team. In the 2000 CART season , PPI Motorsports raced
2945-429: The SEAT Sport WRC Team between 1998 and 2000, under both Movistar and Telefónica Movistar. Telefónica sponsored the Ford WRC Team in seasons 2000-2002 when Spanish rally driver Carlos Sainz drove for the team, and when Sainz moved to the Citroën WRC Team for 2003, Telefónica followed. The sponsorship was not continued into 2004, despite Sainz staying with the team. In the 2000 CART season , PPI Motorsports raced
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3040-584: The Vivo in Brazil. In Mexico it occupies a distant second place and it is the largest in Chile , Venezuela , Brazil , and Peru . Telefónica plans to divest the majority of its Latin American business in order to focus on the core markets UK, Spain, Germany and Brazil and add €2 billion in revenue with this programme. Telefónica owns Telefónica de Argentina which is the largest fixed-line operator in
3135-424: The Vivo in Brazil. In Mexico it occupies a distant second place and it is the largest in Chile , Venezuela , Brazil , and Peru . Telefónica plans to divest the majority of its Latin American business in order to focus on the core markets UK, Spain, Germany and Brazil and add €2 billion in revenue with this programme. Telefónica owns Telefónica de Argentina which is the largest fixed-line operator in
3230-583: The #96 Telefónica Toyota-Reynard, driven by Spanish rookie Oriol Servià . Oriol finished 15th in the standings with a best result of 3rd, and failed to win Rookie of the Year. Teammate da Matta in the #97 Pioneer Toyota-Reynard performed better with 10th and 1 win, however the team retired from open-wheel racing at the end of the season, and the sponsorship ended. Telef%C3%B3nica Telefónica , S.A. ( Spanish pronunciation: [teleˈfonika] )
3325-594: The Americas. O2 are the main sponsors of the England national rugby team . Teléfonica, through Movistar , was the title sponsor of Yamaha Motor Racing from 2014 to 2018, a motorcycle racing team in MotoGP . It was also the title sponsor of Suzuki's factory team from 2000 to 2002 Sito Pons' Honda team from 1997 to 1999 and Fausto Gresini's Honda team from 2003 to 2005. Within Formula One , Telefónica sponsored
3420-429: The Americas. O2 are the main sponsors of the England national rugby team . Teléfonica, through Movistar , was the title sponsor of Yamaha Motor Racing from 2014 to 2018, a motorcycle racing team in MotoGP . It was also the title sponsor of Suzuki's factory team from 2000 to 2002 Sito Pons' Honda team from 1997 to 1999 and Fausto Gresini's Honda team from 2003 to 2005. Within Formula One , Telefónica sponsored
3515-610: The Brazilian competition authority since Telefónica and Telecom Italia, with Vivo and TIM Brasil respectively, are the two largest telephone companies competing in Brazil. Subsequently, Telefónica confirmed in September 2014 that it intended to sell its shares in Telecom Italia following the purchase of Global Village Telecom (GVT) in Brazil from Vivendi . Telefónica sold its shares in the business to Vivendi as part of
3610-432: The Brazilian competition authority since Telefónica and Telecom Italia, with Vivo and TIM Brasil respectively, are the two largest telephone companies competing in Brazil. Subsequently, Telefónica confirmed in September 2014 that it intended to sell its shares in Telecom Italia following the purchase of Global Village Telecom (GVT) in Brazil from Vivendi . Telefónica sold its shares in the business to Vivendi as part of
3705-556: The Colombian government to buy 50% and one share of the state-owned communications company, Colombia Telecomunicaciones (TELECOM). With this sale, Telefónica became the largest Colombian land-line operator, and also gained an important presence in the local, long-distance and broadband market. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through the brand movistar . It is unknown what will happen with their previous established subsidiary Telefónica Empresas, being most probable
3800-499: The Colombian government to buy 50% and one share of the state-owned communications company, Colombia Telecomunicaciones (TELECOM). With this sale, Telefónica became the largest Colombian land-line operator, and also gained an important presence in the local, long-distance and broadband market. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through the brand movistar . It is unknown what will happen with their previous established subsidiary Telefónica Empresas, being most probable
3895-596: The KeyCenter™, a data center in Miami built to withstand category 5 hurricanes, from where the company supports Business Continuity and IT services for Enterprise customers in South Florida. In 2009, China Unicom agreed to a $ 1 billion cross-holding with Telefónica . In January 2011, the two partners agreed to a further $ 500 million tie-up in each other. Following completion in late 2011, Telefónica will hold
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3990-424: The KeyCenter™, a data center in Miami built to withstand category 5 hurricanes, from where the company supports Business Continuity and IT services for Enterprise customers in South Florida. In 2009, China Unicom agreed to a $ 1 billion cross-holding with Telefónica . In January 2011, the two partners agreed to a further $ 500 million tie-up in each other. Following completion in late 2011, Telefónica will hold
4085-560: The O2 brand. It began providing services on 2 February 2007 under the name Telefónica O2 Slovakia, s.r.o. It initially launched providing only a prepaid service but in mid-2007 began to sell contract phones. The company was sold along with Telefónica Czech Republic to PPF. O2 in Ireland was purchased by Telefónica as part of its acquisition of O2 plc in the UK in 2005. Telefónica Ireland has become
4180-409: The O2 brand. It began providing services on 2 February 2007 under the name Telefónica O2 Slovakia, s.r.o. It initially launched providing only a prepaid service but in mid-2007 began to sell contract phones. The company was sold along with Telefónica Czech Republic to PPF. O2 in Ireland was purchased by Telefónica as part of its acquisition of O2 plc in the UK in 2005. Telefónica Ireland has become
4275-654: The Panamanian, Ecuadorian and Guatemalan operations of BellSouth in 2004 for US$ 1665 Million, followed by a rebranding to Movistar in 2005. The purchase was intended to help Telefónica focus on its largest markets, alleviating its debt. Since 2011, they are a sponsor of the Spanish UCI ProTour cycling team known as Movistar Team . In football, Teléfonica is an official sponsor for several national teams such as Spain ( Movistar+ ) in Europe, and Brazil ( vivo ), Mexico, Colombia, Peru, or Venezuela in
4370-524: The Panamanian, Ecuadorian and Guatemalan operations of BellSouth in 2004 for US$ 1665 Million, followed by a rebranding to Movistar in 2005. The purchase was intended to help Telefónica focus on its largest markets, alleviating its debt. Since 2011, they are a sponsor of the Spanish UCI ProTour cycling team known as Movistar Team . In football, Teléfonica is an official sponsor for several national teams such as Spain ( Movistar+ ) in Europe, and Brazil ( vivo ), Mexico, Colombia, Peru, or Venezuela in
4465-643: The Spanish government announced plans to acquire a stake of up to 10% in Telefónica worth $ 2.2 billion through the state holding company SEPI . Telefónica is a 100% listed company with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4.563.996.485 ordinary shares traded on the Spanish Stock Market (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia) and on those in London , New York , Lima, and Buenos Aires . Because Telefónica
4560-460: The Spanish government announced plans to acquire a stake of up to 10% in Telefónica worth $ 2.2 billion through the state holding company SEPI . Telefónica is a 100% listed company with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4.563.996.485 ordinary shares traded on the Spanish Stock Market (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia) and on those in London , New York , Lima, and Buenos Aires . Because Telefónica
4655-623: The UK's largest entertainment and telecommunication companies to rival the BT Group . As of the 1 June 2021, Virgin Media and O2 UK Ltd officially merged to form Virgin Media O2 , giving Telefónica a 50% stake in the new company, with the other 50% owned by Liberty Global . In France, since 2011, Telefónica has a joint venture with the French telecommunications company Bouygues Telecom , part of
4750-407: The UK's largest entertainment and telecommunication companies to rival the BT Group . As of the 1 June 2021, Virgin Media and O2 UK Ltd officially merged to form Virgin Media O2 , giving Telefónica a 50% stake in the new company, with the other 50% owned by Liberty Global . In France, since 2011, Telefónica has a joint venture with the French telecommunications company Bouygues Telecom , part of
4845-540: The UK-based operator O2 which also provided mobile phone services in Germany under the O2 brand. Following the purchase, Telefónica merged Telefónica Deutschland and O2 Germany to form the current business Telefónica Germany . Telefónica Germany, purchased competitor E-Plus on 1 October 2014. As part of the purchase, Telefónica reduced its stake in its subsidiary to 62.1%. Integration continues as of August 2015, but
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#17327876605574940-429: The UK-based operator O2 which also provided mobile phone services in Germany under the O2 brand. Following the purchase, Telefónica merged Telefónica Deutschland and O2 Germany to form the current business Telefónica Germany . Telefónica Germany, purchased competitor E-Plus on 1 October 2014. As part of the purchase, Telefónica reduced its stake in its subsidiary to 62.1%. Integration continues as of August 2015, but
5035-464: The United Kingdom, keeping both the brand and the management team. The merger became unconditional on 23 January 2006 and O2 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Telefónica. Manx Telecom was sold by Telefónica Europe in June 2010. In January 2015, Li Ka-shing entered into talks with Telefónica to buy O2 for around £10.25 billion, aiming to merge it with his subsidiary Three . The acquisition
5130-400: The United Kingdom, keeping both the brand and the management team. The merger became unconditional on 23 January 2006 and O2 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Telefónica. Manx Telecom was sold by Telefónica Europe in June 2010. In January 2015, Li Ka-shing entered into talks with Telefónica to buy O2 for around £10.25 billion, aiming to merge it with his subsidiary Three . The acquisition
5225-597: The acquisition of Vía Digital by Sogecable, carrying out a capital increase in 23% for Vía Digital shareholders. The resultant company would take in 2.5 million subscribers. However, the agreement was subject to CNMC intervention. After several months of consideration, on 28 August 2002 CNMC published a report in which the organization recognized that the existence of both satellite companies was unviable, but it warned of fusion's danger to free competition, in markets like movies and sports broadcasting, as well as in pay-TV channels production. On 13 November CNMC Defense Court sent
5320-430: The aforementioned state, which alone represents the highest GDP of South America. It also owns a majority stake in the Brazilian mobile operator Vivo, having agreed on 28 July 2010 to buy Portugal Telecom 's stake in the firm for €7.5 billion, after increasing its original offer by €1.8 billion over three months of incident-rich negotiations. The Telefónica group has been in the country since 1996 when it acquired CRT,
5415-430: The aforementioned state, which alone represents the highest GDP of South America. It also owns a majority stake in the Brazilian mobile operator Vivo, having agreed on 28 July 2010 to buy Portugal Telecom 's stake in the firm for €7.5 billion, after increasing its original offer by €1.8 billion over three months of incident-rich negotiations. The Telefónica group has been in the country since 1996 when it acquired CRT,
5510-586: The beginning of May an agreement with Digital+ for being able to be commercialized with its telecom offer. On 17 October 2011 Digital+ was rebranded as Canal+. Consequently, the premium channel known as Canal+ transformed in Canal+ 1. This change also affected Festival de Series de Digital+, which would be from then Festival de Series de Canal+, and later, Canal+ Series. In 2013, even though they had previously happened during 2008, some negotiations about Canal+ sale appeared again. These ones would be more real because of
5605-434: The business had received several offers to buy its pay-TV company, as a part of a corporate reorganization Prisa planned to make. Among the business interested in buying out Digital+, there were Telefónica , Vivendi , Telecinco , British Sky Broadcasting and ONO . On 22 July 2009 the group presented its new channel called Canal+ Liga , direct opponent to Mediapro football channel Gol Televisión and that would include
5700-528: The country since 1994 and owns the largest fixed-line operator in the country. The local subsidiary offers local, long-distance, and broadband services nationwide. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through a local subsidiary. The mobile telephone business goes by the name Movistar and competes with major provider Claro. Their main offices are located in Santa Beatriz on Av. Arequipa 1155. Since January 2011, Telefónica has operated in
5795-466: The country since 1994 and owns the largest fixed-line operator in the country. The local subsidiary offers local, long-distance, and broadband services nationwide. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through a local subsidiary. The mobile telephone business goes by the name Movistar and competes with major provider Claro. Their main offices are located in Santa Beatriz on Av. Arequipa 1155. Since January 2011, Telefónica has operated in
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#17327876605575890-646: The country. It provides broadband, local and long-distance telephone services in southern part of the country as well as the Greater Buenos Aires area. The Telefónica Group has been in the country since 1990. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through Movistar , a local subsidiary. Telefónica 's largest fixed-line operation in South America is in Brazil , where it provides broadband, local and long-distance telephone services in
5985-459: The country. It provides broadband, local and long-distance telephone services in southern part of the country as well as the Greater Buenos Aires area. The Telefónica Group has been in the country since 1990. The mobile business is run by Telefónica Móviles through Movistar , a local subsidiary. Telefónica 's largest fixed-line operation in South America is in Brazil , where it provides broadband, local and long-distance telephone services in
6080-540: The creation of Digital+, there were two pay-TV companies in Spain: Vía Digital, owned by Telefónica and which operated through Hispasat , and Canal Satélite Digital, property of Sogecable, which used Astra for their services. The economic loss of both them in the early years and Telefónica's none investment in its division motivated the fusion process between them for merging, apart from the government. The process finished on 8 May 2002. The agreement closed
6175-710: The definitive report to the government, containing 10 conditions, including PPV's cession to cable companies, and limitations in football clubs rights contracts renewals. Days later, on 29 November, Ministers Council approved the fusion, with an increase to 34 conditions (24 more ones than CNMC requested). These requirements did not satisfy anyone: companies involved in integration of the two companies (Sogecable, Vía Digital and Telefónica) as well as affected business because of it, such as Telecinco , Mediapark (Teuve), cable companies joined in ONO and AOC throughout Auna had brought administrative appeals before Supreme Court . Even though,
6270-528: The exclusive Sunday football match. They all would be transferred to other Canal+ family channels. Canal+ offers its services through Astra satellites (at 19.2° east ) and Hispasat (30° west). Canal+ is a supporter of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) initiative that is promoting and establishing an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the reception of broadcast TV and broadband multimedia applications with
6365-549: The former state-owned Czech phone operator which still dominates the Czech fixed-line market. As part of this deal Telefónica also gained its 100% subsidiary Eurotel , one of three mobile phone operators in the Czech Republic. Starting 1 July 2006, both companies were merged into one legal entity and renamed Telefónica O2 Czech Republic . In 2011, the company was renamed Telefónica Czech Republic and in 2013, it
6460-433: The former state-owned Czech phone operator which still dominates the Czech fixed-line market. As part of this deal Telefónica also gained its 100% subsidiary Eurotel , one of three mobile phone operators in the Czech Republic. Starting 1 July 2006, both companies were merged into one legal entity and renamed Telefónica O2 Czech Republic . In 2011, the company was renamed Telefónica Czech Republic and in 2013, it
6555-492: The hurry banks had to solve Prisa 's debt to them. In June 2014, PRISA accepted Telefónica 's offer to own Canal+. One month later, Mediaset España would sell its share to Telefónica so it could obtain the 100% of the company. As a result, PRISA and Mediaset España both sold the Canal+ TV channel, along with the rest of its shares in the Canal+ TV provider, to Telefonica. On 8 July 2015, Telefónica launched Movistar+ ,
6650-522: The infrastructure to provide better-quality service. After the release of sales of broadband internet in August 2009, ANATEL expects the company's service investments to keep on par with the sales. On 24 July 2010 Telefónica announced that the number of Speedy subscribers had exceeded three million people. Telefónica owns Telefónica Chile , formerly CTC (Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, formerly known as Compañía de Teléfonos de Chile) which
6745-469: The infrastructure to provide better-quality service. After the release of sales of broadband internet in August 2009, ANATEL expects the company's service investments to keep on par with the sales. On 24 July 2010 Telefónica announced that the number of Speedy subscribers had exceeded three million people. Telefónica owns Telefónica Chile , formerly CTC (Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, formerly known as Compañía de Teléfonos de Chile) which
6840-454: The liberalization of the telecom market in 1997, Telefónica was the only telephone operator in Spain. It still holds a dominant position (over 75% in 2000). Nowadays, Telefónica is present in more than 20 countries around Europe and America. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's STC Group became Telefónica's largest shareholder, building a stake worth 2.1 billion euros ($ 2.23 billion) through shares and convertible financial instruments. In December 2023,
6935-454: The liberalization of the telecom market in 1997, Telefónica was the only telephone operator in Spain. It still holds a dominant position (over 75% in 2000). Nowadays, Telefónica is present in more than 20 countries around Europe and America. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's STC Group became Telefónica's largest shareholder, building a stake worth 2.1 billion euros ($ 2.23 billion) through shares and convertible financial instruments. In December 2023,
7030-599: The market under the Movistar brand. Telefónica in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has presence through Telefónica Empresas, Telefónica Larga Distancia - TLD, Telefónica International Wholesale Services - TIWS (formerly Emergia) and Atento. Telefónica Moviles, through its Movistar brand, had presence in Puerto Rico until mid-2007 but they sold the Puerto Rico network to a private equity group who renamed it Open Mobile . In late 2004 Telefónica took over
7125-483: The market under the Movistar brand. Telefónica in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has presence through Telefónica Empresas, Telefónica Larga Distancia - TLD, Telefónica International Wholesale Services - TIWS (formerly Emergia) and Atento. Telefónica Moviles, through its Movistar brand, had presence in Puerto Rico until mid-2007 but they sold the Puerto Rico network to a private equity group who renamed it Open Mobile . In late 2004 Telefónica took over
7220-550: The merger followed its process and on 21 July 2003 the new resultant pay-TV company was born in Astra and Hispasat: Digital+. But business’ creation was controversial, because of cable companies and private TV channels that stated some of the conditions weren't achieved, like increasing packages prices instead of maintaining them as it should have, or not fulfilling 20% of independent production companies’ contents. Digital+'s broadcasts stayed encrypted in both encryption systems used by Canal Satélite Digital and Vía Digital. The first one
7315-481: The now merged network is Germany's largest in customers. On 31 October 2005, O2 agreed to be taken over by Telefónica, with a cash offer of £17.7 billion, or £2 per share. According to the merger announcement, O2, which provided mobile phone services in the UK, Ireland , Germany and the Isle of Man (uniquely to the O2 group Manx Telecom also offered fixed-line services), retained its name and continued to be based in
7410-431: The now merged network is Germany's largest in customers. On 31 October 2005, O2 agreed to be taken over by Telefónica, with a cash offer of £17.7 billion, or £2 per share. According to the merger announcement, O2, which provided mobile phone services in the UK, Ireland , Germany and the Isle of Man (uniquely to the O2 group Manx Telecom also offered fixed-line services), retained its name and continued to be based in
7505-727: The operations of Telcel Bellsouth in Venezuela, the first and largest mobile operator in the South American country at the time. After re-branding as Movistar, its CDMA2000 EvDO was progressively replaced by a GSM UMTS 3G network. Telefónica is currently rolling out 4G LTE in the country. Based in Miami, Florida , Telefónica USA, Inc. provides services to U.S.-based multinational companies that have operations in Latin America and Europe. Telefónica USA also operates
7600-492: The operations of Telcel Bellsouth in Venezuela, the first and largest mobile operator in the South American country at the time. After re-branding as Movistar, its CDMA2000 EvDO was progressively replaced by a GSM UMTS 3G network. Telefónica is currently rolling out 4G LTE in the country. Based in Miami, Florida , Telefónica USA, Inc. provides services to U.S.-based multinational companies that have operations in Latin America and Europe. Telefónica USA also operates
7695-605: The sale of GVT in June 2015. After acquiring 100% of Paysandú S.A., Telefónica started its operations in Guatemala 1998 as Telefónica Movistar and just Telefónica for landlines. In 2004, acquired 100% of BellSouth Guatemala, relaunching mobile operations as movistar in 2005, with mobile services based on CDMA technology, in 2004 as Telefónica Movistar launch national service with GSM/GPRS technology, and CDMA 1x EV-DO for data. Telefónica Móviles Guatemala (renamed in 2005) offered services on UMTS / HSPA starting in June 2009, and it
7790-548: The sale of GVT in June 2015. After acquiring 100% of Paysandú S.A., Telefónica started its operations in Guatemala 1998 as Telefónica Movistar and just Telefónica for landlines. In 2004, acquired 100% of BellSouth Guatemala, relaunching mobile operations as movistar in 2005, with mobile services based on CDMA technology, in 2004 as Telefónica Movistar launch national service with GSM/GPRS technology, and CDMA 1x EV-DO for data. Telefónica Móviles Guatemala (renamed in 2005) offered services on UMTS / HSPA starting in June 2009, and it
7885-408: The same matches as this one. Among these ones, three of them would be from Primera División, always one with Real Madrid or FC Barcelona as a player, two from Segunda División, other two from every Copa del Rey season, as well as exclusively UEFA Europa League encrypted matches. The channel launched on 29 August 2009 with a HD simulcast. In November 2009, Telefónica acquired Digital+’s 22% with
7980-447: The second largest mobile phone operator in Ireland, operating a GSM/EDGE and high-speed HSPA+ wireless broadband network to residential and business customers through its "O2" brand. Telefónica Ireland also provide fixed broadband to business customers. It was announced on 24 June 2013 that Telefónica had agreed to sell its O2 Ireland mobile business for at least €780 million ($ 1 billion) in cash to Hutchison Whampoa 's subsidiary 3 . O2
8075-447: The second largest mobile phone operator in Ireland, operating a GSM/EDGE and high-speed HSPA+ wireless broadband network to residential and business customers through its "O2" brand. Telefónica Ireland also provide fixed broadband to business customers. It was announced on 24 June 2013 that Telefónica had agreed to sell its O2 Ireland mobile business for at least €780 million ($ 1 billion) in cash to Hutchison Whampoa 's subsidiary 3 . O2
8170-502: The transaction for the El Salvadoran operations to be sold to América Móvil were scrapped due to regulatory hurdles. In February 2019, Millicom announced the purchase of the Panamanian, Costa Rican and Nicaraguan operations of Telefónica for US$ 1,650 Million, with plans to phase out the Movistar brand from those markets within a year after purchase. The transaction was completed in August the same year. Telefónica had purchased
8265-439: The transaction for the El Salvadoran operations to be sold to América Móvil were scrapped due to regulatory hurdles. In February 2019, Millicom announced the purchase of the Panamanian, Costa Rican and Nicaraguan operations of Telefónica for US$ 1,650 Million, with plans to phase out the Movistar brand from those markets within a year after purchase. The transaction was completed in August the same year. Telefónica had purchased
8360-474: Was announced that Telefónica would sell its stake in the company to PPF . Under the terms of the sale, the company was allowed to continue to trade under the O2 brand for a maximum of four years. In August 2017, the brand license agreement was extended to 2022, with a 5-year extension to 2027 available. During 2006, Telefónica won the tender to become the third mobile phone operator in Slovakia , under
8455-419: Was announced that Telefónica would sell its stake in the company to PPF . Under the terms of the sale, the company was allowed to continue to trade under the O2 brand for a maximum of four years. In August 2017, the brand license agreement was extended to 2022, with a 5-year extension to 2027 available. During 2006, Telefónica won the tender to become the third mobile phone operator in Slovakia , under
8550-475: Was merged into Hutchison Whampoa's subsidiary Three Ireland in March 2015. Telefónica currently owns 46% of Telco, the holding company that controls 22% of Telecom Italia , Italy's former government–owned telephone company. In late 2003, Telefónica announced its intention to acquire the entirety of Telco by January 2014, potentially becoming Telecom Italia's largest shareholder. The plan, was however challenged by
8645-423: Was merged into Hutchison Whampoa's subsidiary Three Ireland in March 2015. Telefónica currently owns 46% of Telco, the holding company that controls 22% of Telecom Italia , Italy's former government–owned telephone company. In late 2003, Telefónica announced its intention to acquire the entirety of Telco by January 2014, potentially becoming Telecom Italia's largest shareholder. The plan, was however challenged by
8740-483: Was officially blocked by the European Commission on 11 May 2016, which argued that the merger would reduce consumer choice and lead to a higher cost of services Telefónica began to seek a stock market flotation of the business instead. Announced on 7 May 2020, Liberty Global owner of Virgin Media and Telefónica owner of O2, agreed to merge their U.K. businesses in a deal worth £31bn and form one of
8835-412: Was officially blocked by the European Commission on 11 May 2016, which argued that the merger would reduce consumer choice and lead to a higher cost of services Telefónica began to seek a stock market flotation of the business instead. Announced on 7 May 2020, Liberty Global owner of Virgin Media and Telefónica owner of O2, agreed to merge their U.K. businesses in a deal worth £31bn and form one of
8930-529: Was the last operator to launch commercial services on this technology, with coverage in all major cities in Guatemala. On 24 January 2019, América Móvil announced the that they will acquire both the Guatemalan and El Salvadoran operations of Telefónica for US$ 333 million and $ 315 million, respectively. The transaction would also acquire all Pay TV operations. The sale was eventually approved in Guatemala and would later become intergraded into Claro . However,
9025-470: Was the last operator to launch commercial services on this technology, with coverage in all major cities in Guatemala. On 24 January 2019, América Móvil announced the that they will acquire both the Guatemalan and El Salvadoran operations of Telefónica for US$ 333 million and $ 315 million, respectively. The transaction would also acquire all Pay TV operations. The sale was eventually approved in Guatemala and would later become intergraded into Claro . However,
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