The Spanish regulator CNMC has filed disciplinary proceedings against Telefónica for a possible breach of commitments in the acquisition of DTS in April 2015.
Telefonica ‘overcharged rivals’ for football channel
Telefonica incorrectly calculated the fixed costs of its Movistar Partidazo channel during the 2016/17 season, the Spanish competition body has ruled.
Movistar Fusión on a roll
The high value services offered by Telefónica’s Movistar Fusión are growing in popularity, with 32% of its 4.2 million customers opting for internet access of 100 or 300 Mbps and 62% for pay-TV.
Pay-TV stable, 5-play surge in Spain
Although the total number of pay-TV subscribers in Spain in Q2 was barely changed on the previous quarter, IPTV and cable gained, and DTH lost, customers.
Heavy fines for Spanish pay-TV operators
The Spanish regulator CNMC has fined Telefónica and DTS a total of €15.5 million for the marketing of football broadcasting rights.