And possibly even a merger in the future

The company has slimmed down in Latin America, but won't do the same in Europe

The government performs a U-turn

Is further Spanish consolidation on the way?

The contract covers 5G core network for residential customers until 2030

Telefónica would retain its majority stake in the JV

The Spanish carrier paused plans while it carried out a strategic review, now been fully axed

But not Brazil

Is further consolidation on the way in Spain?

The telco says adios to its final copper exchanges

The outage impacted the emergency services number

Or risk falling behind the US and other markets

The carrier wants to cut costs

An update is expected in the coming months

Vodafone says its operating at 70 percent capacity currently

Europe has fallen behind the US and China, claims Murtra

Network slicing is being tested by a water utility in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

It's not the first time consolidation has been called for by European CEOs

STC acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the Spanish telco last year

Will retire one existing cable connecting the islands to the mainland

José María Álvarez-Pallete leaves after nine years in the role

Secures voting rights as part of the deal

Acquires company from Asterion and Telefónica

Keppel-linked Aermont reportedly highest bidder for Asterion & Telefónica-owned firm