Telefónica Colombia

Telefónica Colombia
Company typePublic-private partnership
IndustryTelecommunications
FoundedMay 23, 1947
FounderMariano Ospina Pérez
Headquarters,
Area served
Colombia
ProductsCDMA, WiMax, WiFi, VoIP, Mobitex, Long distance, Internet services, BlackBerrys
OwnerTelefónica (70%), Colombian government (30%)
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Telefónica Colombia is the largest telecommunications company in Colombia. The company was established in 1947 by Mariano Ospina Pérez. It is owned by the Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica and the Colombian government; the Colombian government has a 32.5% stake in Telefónica Colombia but is trying to sell that under favourable conditions for the sale. The company is headquartered in Bogotá.