Telefonica open to discuss potential fiber deal with Vodafone in Spain

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Spanish Telecom company Telefonica is seen at its headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, May 12, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish telecom firm Telefonica is open to discussing potential partnership on fiber networks in Spain with rival Vodafone, a company top official said on Thursday.

The Spanish firm is "open and prepared", its Chief Operating Officer Angel Vila said on Thursday, according to a company spokesperson, who confirmed an earlier report by Bloomberg.