Telefonica Global Solutions
Procurement partnerAbout
Telefónica is a leading telecommunications company that provides digital connectivity and advanced services to individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. The company operates across multiple countries including Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela under brands such as Movistar, O2, VIVO, and Blau. Telefónica aims to provide citizens with access to digital technologies through its network infrastructure and digital services.
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Ideal Customer
- TGS primarily targets two customer segments: large multinational corporations (MNCs) requiring cross-border digital transformation and complex managed network services, and the wholesale market including Tier 2/3 operators, MVNOs, OTTs, and aggregators.
- TGS manages services for over 5.5 million B2B customers across all segments and serves more than 400 operators worldwide.
Key Differentiators
- Telefónica Global Solutions differentiates as the only EMEA-headquartered telco named in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services (2024 and reaffirmed in April 2026), and has been recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Managed IoT Connectivity Services for twelve consecutive years.
- TGS positions itself as 'total-neutral' — agnostic across last mile, public/private cloud, and all site interconnections — and offers a proprietary next-generation service delivery platform (MIND) with a customer digital portal (EYE) for proactive, data-driven network management.
Industries Served
- Telefónica Global Solutions and its broader Telefónica Tech arm serve a wide range of industries including healthcare, banking and financial services, public sector/government, retail, manufacturing/Industry 4.0, energy, transportation, and telecommunications (wholesale carriers, fixed and mobile operators, OTTs, ISPs).
- Specific verticals also include automotive/connected car, travel and tourism, agriculture, and smart cities via its IoT and satellite offerings.
Service Coverage
- Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) operates globally, with services reaching more than 170 countries and a direct presence in over 20 countries.
- The company has particularly strong coverage in Europe and Latin America, where it owns and operates proprietary network infrastructure including eleven satellite teleports located across the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and the USA) and Spain.
Partnerships
- Telefónica Global Solutions holds major technology partnerships including an authorized worldwide Starlink (SpaceX) partner agreement for LEO satellite enterprise connectivity, Cisco Gold Provider Certification (January 2025), and a Zoom Technical Excellence Award EMEA (December 2024) reflecting deep UCaaS integration.
- Telefónica Tech is a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider and reference partner with specializations across Business Applications, Modern Workplace, Security, Data & AI, and Infrastructure; it also holds a global agreement with IBM for AI and data management solutions, and was named Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year 2024.
Company Size & Ownership
- Telefónica S.A. was founded on April 19, 1924, originally as Compañía Telefónica Nacional de España (CTNE).
- As of 2024, the group employed approximately 100,870 people globally and reported revenues of €41.3 billion for FY2024, a 1.6% increase year-over-year.
Compliance & Certifications
- Telefónica Global Solutions holds ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certifications.
- Telefónica Tech additionally holds SOC (AICPA) and SOC 2 certifications (2024), ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, UNE-ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and Spain's National Security Scheme (ENS) certification across various business units.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
13 offeringsBlau
Blau is one of Telefónica's commercial brands through which the company delivers telecommunications services to customers. It is listed alongside Movistar, O2, and VIVO as a brand handling customer inquiries related to billing, contracts, and phone lines.
Movistar
Movistar is one of Telefónica's primary commercial brands serving customers in Spain and Latin America. The brand offers telecommunications services including mobile and fixed-line connectivity to consumers and businesses.
Movistar Prosegur Alarmas
Movistar Prosegur Alarmas is a security alarm and connections service offered under the Movistar brand, which has reached 650,000 connections and grown its client base by 30% since 2024. It provides connected alarm services to residential and business customers.
O2
O2 is a commercial brand of Telefónica offering telecommunications services to customers. It is one of the brands through which Telefónica provides connectivity and related services in its operating markets.
Plataforma para la gestión inteligente de los contadores de agua (IoT)
Telefónica has launched a proprietary platform for the intelligent management of water meters using IoT technology. This platform is designed to enable smart monitoring and management of water consumption infrastructure.
Quantum-Safe Networks
Telefónica offers Quantum-Safe Networks as part of its advanced digital innovation portfolio. This offering is positioned under the company's digital frontier innovation initiatives, focused on securing network communications against quantum computing threats.
Redes y tecnología
Telefónica develops and operates network infrastructure described as the most powerful transformative platform for digital connectivity. The company positions its networks as the foundational requirement for accessing the digital world.
Servicios para Grandes Empresas
Telefónica provides services directed at large enterprises, offering connectivity and advanced digital services. These offerings are part of the company's enterprise segment aimed at meeting the needs of major corporate clients.
Servicios para Particulares
Telefónica provides telecommunications and digital services for individual consumers. These services include connectivity and digital offerings delivered under the company's commercial brands such as Movistar, O2, VIVO, and Blau.
Servicios para Pymes
Telefónica offers services specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. These services are part of the company's broader enterprise offerings aimed at providing digital connectivity and advanced solutions to business customers.
Telefónica Infra
Telefónica Infra is a distinct unit within the Telefónica group focused on infrastructure. It is listed separately from the core Telefónica brand as one of the company's specialized business units.
VIVO
VIVO is a Telefónica commercial brand operating primarily in Brazil, offering telecommunications and digital services to consumers and businesses. Customers can direct billing, contract, and phone line inquiries to the VIVO brand.
Wayra
Wayra is Telefónica's internal innovation initiative that connects investors, startups, and corporations to position innovation as a strategic advantage. It operates as a global accelerator and innovation hub within the Telefónica group.
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