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Telefonica deploys TeleIDEA Smartware in South America

2014-08-29 21:00:10| Digital TV News

TeleIDEA has announced that Telefonica has commercially deployed set-top boxes powered by TeleIDEAs Smartware. TeleIDEAs solution has been implemented following the 'UX' advanced user interface as specified by Telefonica Digital.

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Vivendi opts for exclusive talks with Telefonica on GVT sale

2014-08-28 16:37:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Vivendi has decided to enter exclusive negotiations with Telefonica on the sale of its Brazilian broadband operator GVT. The decision comes within a day of Telefonica raising its bid to EUR 7.45 billion, beating an offer of EUR 7 billion from Telecom Italia. Telefonica's offer also comes with a higher cash portion and a stake in Telefonica Brasil. If Vivendi reaches agreement on the sale of GVT, it will exit the telecoms business completely, after earlier selling French operator SFR and Maroc Telecom. Vivendi said it found Telefonica's offer for GVT more attractive, resulting in a profit of more than EUR 3 billion. The bid also carries limited risks, especially after completion of the sale, while opening up opportunities for closer cooperation between the two groups in the media and content sectors.

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Telecom Italia offers EUR 7 bln for GVT, Telefonica ups bid

2014-08-28 08:38:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Telecom Italia has made a EUR 7 billion cash-and-share offer for Vivendi's fast-growing Brazilian broadband unit GVT, prompting a bidding war with Telefonica, which almost immediately responded with a EUR 7.45 billion offer. Telecom Italia's proposal envisages a merger between GVT and the Italian operator's Brazilian unit Tim Brasil, with Vivendi taking a stake of around 15 percent in the combined company and 20 percent in Telecom Italia itself. The cash payment, meanwhile, will come from a capital increase by Tim Brasil. Overall, Telecom Italia confirmed that the bid was made up of 24 percent in cash and around 76 percent in shares and will be valid until 20 September. Shortly after Telecom Italia released the details of its bid, Telefonica made a new offer for GVT worth EUR 7.45 billion, up from its 05 August proposal of EUR 6.7 billion. Telefonica said it would pay EUR 4.66 billion in cash and offer Vivendi a 12 percent stake in the new combined group to be created from the merger of GVT and Telefonica Brasil. Telefonica, whose offer expires on 29 August unless the two parties agree to an extension, also offered Vivendi an option to buy an 8.3 percent stake in Telecom Italia.

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