Thursday, 7 october 2021

Telefonica, Fortinet and ID Quantique (IDQ) have jointly demonstrated the first Quantum-Safe IPVPN connection suitable for offering a fully managed datacenter interconnection service

Telefonica is actively preparing a new generation of connectivity solutions that can resist highly sophisticated cyber-attacks made possible with the development of quantum computers. These quantum computers, once sufficiently powerful, may be able to break current public-key cryptography schemes based on prime number factorisation, such as the widely used RSA algorithm.

Wednesday, 23 june 2021

We are committed to equality and respect for LGBT+ people

At Telefónica, we are very confident that the diversity in our teams, along with an inclusive leadership style, helps us achieve better business results. Therefore, we work to create and take care of the right structures so that the best professionals want to work, stay and grow with us.

Monday, 7 june 2021

Open RAN Technical Priority Document, by the Open RAN MoU signatories (Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM and Vodafone) – June 2021

The “Open RAN Technical Priorities Document” is the result of the work carried out under the MoU on Open RAN signed by Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange S.A., Telefónica S.A., TIM and Vodafone Group Plc. This document offers a comprehensive list of technical requirements that the signatories of the Open RAN MoU consider priorities for Open RAN architecture to guide and foster a competitive open RAN ecosystem, promoting openness and flexibility. It includes the main scenarios and radio configurations targeted for operators’ deployment, providing hardware and software requirements for each of the building blocks of a disaggregated RAN. The overall system relies on open interfaces to allow multi-vendor deployment in a fully interoperable manner, and intelligent radio controllers and orchestration in a cloud-native environment to unleash the potential of a fully automated network. The overall objective is to promote a fast pace for the development of open, virtualized and programmable RAN solutions, and support a timely roll-out of open RAN networks in Europe.

The document is available on both the O-RAN Alliance and TIP websites

Wednesday, 2 june 2021

Telefónica’s three steps towards net-zero emissions

When you think of Telefónica it probably won’t come to mind that we’re a company so committed to environmental issues. But we are. We’ve had energy efficiency initiatives in place for 16 years and early on we created our Climate Change Office to introduce the efforts of multiple areas into the company’s strategy. I remember our slogan at the time: “Changes to slow change”.

Wednesday, 12 may 2021

Executive summary of the Open RAN Technical Priorities

As a result of the work carried out under the MoU on Open RAN signed by Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange S.A., Telefónica S.A., TIM and Vodafone Group Plc we are publishing the executive summary of the Open RAN Technical Priorities with a list of requirements to guide and foster a competitive open RAN ecosystem, promoting openness and flexibility.

The overall objective is to ensure a fast pace for the development of open and virtualized RAN solutions while ensuring they reach parity with best-in-class traditional RAN solutions, and support a timely roll-out of open RAN networks in Europe.

The comprehensive list of Open RAN technical priorities will be published shortly.

Access the Executive summary here

Friday, 5 march 2021

The diversity that our teams possess, achieves best results

At Telefónica, we are very confident that the diversity in our teams, along with an inclusive leadership style, helps us achieve best business results. That is why diversity and inclusion management is part of our strategic agenda.

Tuesday, 9 february 2021

Telefónica views on the design, architecture, and technology of 4G/5G Open RAN networks

This paper provides an overview of the main technology elements that Telefónica is developing in collaboration with selected partners in the Open RAN ecosystem. It describes the architectural elements, design criteria, technology choices and key chipsets employed to build a complete portfolio of radio units and baseband equipment capable of a full 4G/5G RAN rollout in any market of interest.

Access the whitepaper here

Thursday, 3 december 2020

Telefónica and the road towards real inclusion

As part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Telefónica presented the guide "Disability at Work: Everyone's Responsibility" with the aim of offering tools that facilitate the respectful and equal treatment of colleagues with disabilities.

Friday, 2 october 2020

Open BNG Operator Position Paper

Contributing operators: BT plc, Deutsche Telekom AG, Telefónica S.A & Vodafone plc

“In Telefonica, Openness is a key principle to select the right technology and maintain a healthy diversity in our networks. BNG is a crucial element in our network for our broadband residential services. Sharing common goals and establish coordinated actions with respect to OpenBNG, is a big step towards that strategy”. Cayetano Carbajo, Core and Transport Director at Telefonica Global CTIO.

Access the whitepaper here

Tuesday, 25 august 2020

5G will rely on open networks, by Enrique Blanco, Chief Technology and Information Officer

As published in Light Reading on Monday, 24^th August, 2020

Telcos have proved critical in the pandemic. Mobile phones and data connections have long been key enablers of the modern economy, but the past few months have shown just how vital these connections are.

Light Reading original article

And also read: Enrique Blanco, included in the 5G 100 List worldwide

Tuesday, 23 june 2020

LGBT+ inclusion: a shared responsibility

The health crisis highlights the need to work towards inclusive environments in companies

Friday, 5 june 2020

Telefónica's contribution to a green recovery

World Environment Day

Tuesday, 10 march 2020

Telefónica announces measures related to COVID-19

José María Álvarez-Pallete. We are seeing how all aspects of society are being affected by the COVID-19 crisis: from the family to the workplace, to health and economic spheres. All this makes it a challenge for society as a whole.

Thursday, 5 march 2020

Equal opportunities are built by all

At Telefónica, we are convinced that the diversity of our teams, combined with an inclusive leadership style, helps us to achieve better business results. That is why diversity management and inclusion are part of our strategic agenda.

Wednesday, 4 december 2019

Telefónica reinforces its commitment to disability inclusion

More than 1,300 million people in the world live with some form of disability, and 80% of these people acquire this condition at a working age. In this context, companies can play a key role in improving their quality of life and promote and take advantage of this great social and economic contribution.

Wednesday, 16 october 2019

Telefónica participates in the launch of the Inspiring Girls platform

Inspiring Girls International today unveiled a new audiovisual platform with the aim of democratising access of young women from anywhere in the world to female role models. Inspiring Girls...

Friday, 21 june 2019

Diversity and inclusion of LGBT employees: a question of trust

Ensuring working environments which nurture trust for LGBT employees: a cornerstone of our (diverse) talent management.

Friday, 8 march 2019

At Telefónica we believe in the great transformative power of diversity

Diversity is part of our strategic agenda . It’s one of the key levers in the digitalisation of the Company , and as such is incorporated in our Responsible Business Plan approved by the Board...

Monday, 4 february 2019

Telefónica, firmly committed to accessibility

One out of five people in the world lives with some form of recognised disability. With an aging population specially in developed countries, this figure is rapidly increasing. Companies, and...

Friday, 23 november 2018

Statement of the Telefonica group regarding the right of employees to digital disconnection in the labor field

The irruption of the Digital Revolution and the processes of Globalization in Labor Relations In the 21st century, the digital revolution and the processes of automation and globalization...

Thursday, 22 november 2018

Telefónica, named as one of Europe’s 100 digital champions

Telefónica, named as one of Europe’s 100 digital champions

Thursday, 28 june 2018

Diversity as a lever for creating value in Telefónica

Thursday, 28 June 2018 Diversity is an essential component for the growth, innovation, and sustainability of companies. Companies that have diversity programs have demonstrated that they are...

Wednesday, 18 april 2018

Why is a diverse Telefónica a better Telefónica?

Diversity: "variety, infinity or abundance of different things".   Telefónica, with almost 125,000 employees and operations in 17 countries, is by definition a diverse company. ...

Sunday, 25 february 2018

Beyond Aura: a story of transformation, vision and a new future

A year ago we announced that we aimed at a new customer relationship model based on Cognitive Intelligence. Just a few hours ago, we announced that AURA is now available to millions of customers in six countries (Spain, UK, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Chile).

Thursday, 25 january 2018

We choose today what we want to be tomorrow

We choose today what we want to be tomorrow. Last Friday, the Fortune magazine published its “World’s Most Admired Companies - 2018” ranking.