Telefónica, S.A. is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, offering a wide range of connectivity and digital services to consumers, businesses and public sector clients. As one of Europe’s largest telecommunications providers, Telefónica delivers mobile, fixed-line, broadband and pay-TV services alongside an expanding portfolio of digital solutions such as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity and data analytics.
The company’s core operations are organized across two main business units: Telefónica España and Telefónica Hispam (Hispanoamérica). In Spain, Telefónica is a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband, 4G/5G mobile communications and television services under the Movistar brand. In Latin America, the company serves markets including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru, offering a mix of mobile and fixed-line voice, high-speed internet, and multimedia services under brands such as Movistar, Vivo and O2. Telefónica also operates in Germany and the United Kingdom through the O2 brand, providing mobile and convergence services.
Beyond traditional connectivity, Telefónica has invested heavily in digital transformation to support enterprise and public sector customers. The company’s digital division develops solutions spanning cloud infrastructure, edge computing, managed security services, IoT platforms and blockchain applications. These digital offerings aim to enable industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and energy to optimize operations, improve customer engagement and accelerate innovation.
Founded in 1924 as Compañía Telefónica Nacional de España, Telefónica has evolved from a national operator into a global telecommunications group. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete since 2016, the company has pursued a strategic focus on network modernization, 5G rollout and sustainable digital growth. Telefónica continues to leverage its extensive infrastructure and technological expertise to expand its services, pursue strategic partnerships and drive digital inclusion across its diverse markets.
