Mobile network operators: Job cuts at O2: Union accuses company of lack of planning
The planned job cuts at the telecommunications provider O2 Telefónica are met with sharp criticism by the Verdi trade union. We fear that it is a pure
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According to informed circles, the company wants to cut more than 1,000 of its last 6,820 jobs in Germany. But in 2024 1 1 surprisingly switched to its competitor Vodafone, by the end of 2025, around 12 million mobile phone customers were rebooked from the O2 network to the Vodafone network. Vodafone comes to 91.7 percent at 4G and 75.7 percent at 5G.
Furthermore, According to the Federal Network Agency, O2 Telefónica reached 88.6 percent of Germany’s area with its 4G network and 76.2 percent of the area with 5G in December. Telekom’s coverage is 92.5 percent (4G) and 87.9 percent (5G). Unionist Heil is a member of the Supervisory Board of Telefónica Deutschland.
In addition, No goals were communicated as to how the individual divisions should develop further. “Everything is to be turned upside down – but what exactly that means for employees is completely unclear.” This creates uncertainty in the workforce.
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According to informed circles, the company wants to cut more than 1,000 of its last 6,820 jobs in Germany.
reliability low1/3 sourcesBut in 2024 1 1 surprisingly switched to its competitor Vodafone, by the end of 2025, around 12 million mobile phone customers were rebooked from the O2 network to the Vodafone network.
reliability low1/3 sourcesVodafone comes to 91.7 percent at 4G and 75.7 percent at 5G.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAccording to the Federal Network Agency, O2 Telefónica reached 88.6 percent of Germany’s area with its 4G network and 76.2 percent of the area with 5G in December.
reliability low1/3 sourcesTelekom’s coverage is 92.5 percent (4G) and 87.9 percent (5G).
reliability low1/3 sourcesUnionist Heil is a member of the Supervisory Board of Telefónica Deutschland.
reliability low1/3 sourcesNo goals were communicated as to how the individual divisions should develop further. “Everything is to be turned upside down – but what exactly that means for employees is completely unclear.” This creates uncertainty in the workforce.
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