Telefónica, S.A.
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Telef nica Reaches an Agreement with Conectel-Kodiak to Launch Movistar Movitalk in Latin America [Press Release]
Business Wire | 11 days 1 hour 28 minutes ago
Telefónica, one of the leading global telecommunications operator, has selected the Conectel-Kodiak “Push and Talk” solution for deployment within their operations in Latin America. Conectel will use Kodiak Networks’ solution, and will add their experience in marketing Telecommunications services throughout the region.
Telef nica Raises Bid for Brazil's GVT
Wall Street Journal, The | 17 days 3 hours 3 minutes ago
SAO PAULO -- Spain's Telefónica SA on Wednesday raised its bid for Brazilian telecommunications operator GVT Holding S/A, clearly signaling to rival suitors such as France's Vivendi SA that it is determined to get the asset.
New Laws Anger Advertisers and Media Owners in Argentina
Advertising Age | 23 days 22 hours 54 minutes ago
So Much for Globalization: Foreign-Made Ads and Media Consolidation Are Limited
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Company Overview
| Company: | Telefónica, S.A. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Wireless Network Operators |
| Website: | http://www.telefonica.com |
Telefónica calls Spain home, but customers in 25 countries call home with Telefónica. The company provides fixed and mobile telecommunications services across Europe and Latin America. Its fixed-line portfolio includes traditional voice, Internet access and service provision, cable and satellite television, enterprise networking and hosting, and wholesale services. Its mobile business encompasses standard voice, messaging, and corporate infrastructure services. Through Telefónica de España, the company is the leading fixed-line operator in Spain with about 15 million lines in service.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 84,303.602 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | -5.6 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 11,030.7 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -17.8 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 257,035 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 3.4 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |