Movistar
Movistar is a major telecommunications brand providing mobile, fixed-line, internet, and television services, primarily operating in Spain and various Latin American countries. It serves as the primary commercial brand for the Spanish telecommunications conglomerate Telefónica S.A.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Madrid
Founded
1995
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
BME: TEF
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Telefónica S.A.
Data Hosting
ES
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
Fined €6M
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1995
Brand launch
Movistar was launched by Telefónica as its primary mobile telephony brand in Spain.
2006
Brand consolidation
Telefónica consolidated its mobile and fixed-line services under the Movistar brand globally.
2024
Centenary celebration
Telefónica, the parent company, celebrated 100 years of operation.