Telefónica Weighs Sale of Venezuelan Telecom Unit After 35 Years
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Telefónica trimming a 35-year Venezuela position is another data point that telco portfolios are being simplified around core, stable cash-flow regions. If you depend on incumbent carriers in volatile markets, assume ownership and capex plans can change quickly—pressure-test your redundancy and local partnership options.
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