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...to LTE while relegating HSPA+ to the backburners - a complete reversal of its earlier stated strategy. Telefonica also stated that it would probably not be deploying HSPA+ in many of its markets, seemingly providing further evidence that...

In this article: AT&T, Clearwire, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Rogers Wireless, MetroPCS, US Cellular, and China Mobile

...Networks has been selected to participate in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial in the Czech Republic, as part of LTE trials that Telefonica will be running in about half a dozen countries in Europe and Latin America. During the...

In this article: Nokia Siemens Networks, Czech Republic, Latin America, Europe, and London

...million). Of the 470 million euros, 230 million will be used to write off some of Digital+'s debt, Telefonica said in a statement. Telefonica and Prisa have also signed an agreement to explore possible collaboration in developing...

In this article: Prisa and Spain

...on Tuesday: TELEFONICA EMISIONES S.A.U. <TEF.MC> Issue: plans a sterling-denominated 13-year benchmark bond, guaranteed by Telefonica SA, reported IFR Markets, a Thomson Reuters online news and market analysis service. Guidance:...

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Telefonica's <TEF.MC> Brazilian affiliate Telesp said on Thursday a public tender offer to buy control of rival GVT failed to attract enough takers. The unit, known as Telesp <TLPP4. SA>, said it could not acquire the minimum number of...

In this article: Vivendi, Telesp, Latin America, and France

...their biggest tumble since late August, as suitors are seen as increasingly unlikely to raise their bids further. Telefonica <TEF.MC> raised its offer for GVT by 5.2 percent on Nov. 4, seeking to trump a potential counterbid by French...

In this article: Vivendi, Sao Paulo, Bovespa, and Brazil

...European counterparts and helped plug some of the gaps, although exchange rate losses ate away much of the gains in euros. Telefonica said business in Spain, the group's weak spot, as the country's unemployment has hit nearly...

In this article: Revenue, Spain, Europe, Recession, Unemployment, Latin America, Madrid, and Reuters

Telefonica has lost its exclusive iPhone deal in the UK Spanish telecoms firm Telefonica, owner of the O2 mobile network, has reported a rise in nine-month profits. A strong performance in Latin America helped to lift net income by 0.3%...

In this article: Latin America, Iphone, Revenue, Palm Pre, Recession, Telefonica Europe, UK, and Germany

...a "good exit strategy," said the sources, who asked not to be named because a transaction has yet to be completed. Telefonica <TEF.MC> raised its offer for GVT <GVTT3. SA> by 5.2 percent on Nov. 4, seeking to trump a potential Vivendi...

In this article: Vivendi, Itau Securities, Barclays Capital, Telesp, and Curitiba

...control of at least 51 percent of GVT shares. Most analysts doubt that Vivendi will seek to trump Telefonica's offer. [ID:nL8138483] "Telefonica's improved offer is also good news for Vivendi because it will allow the French...

In this article: Vivendi, Sao Paulo, Telesp, Paris, Madrid, Itau Securities, Banco do Brasil, Thomson Reuters, and BNP Paribas