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BT “delivers strong progress in strategic priorities”

BT has reported full year revenues (to March 31st) of £20.4 billion (€24.2bn), down 2 per cent, mainly attributed to continued challenging trading conditions in Global and non-UK Portfolio channels and weaker handset trading in Consumer, offsetting the benefit of FTTP growth in Openreach and price increases. Adjusted UK service revenue was at £15.6 billion, […]

May 22, 2025

Ofcom: Telcos up their game on complaint handling

Ofcom research compares how the UK’s broadband, mobile and landline customers rate their providers for customer service – including call waiting times, complaint handling and overall satisfaction. The media regulator says that it has “seen signs” that companies have improved the way they deal with complaints. Customer satisfaction with complaints handling for mobile (61 per […]

May 22, 2025

BT close to selling TNT Sports stake to WBD

BT is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its 50 per cent stake in TNT Sports to US joint venture partner Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). A deal could be confirmed this week, according to FT. WBD has an option to buy out BT’s stake before the end of 2026, the FT report added. Any deal […]

May 19, 2025

BT, Avanti in legal spat

Last week the UK’s High Court rejected an application by cellular operator EE (which was acquired by BT in 2016) for an interim injunction against London-based speciality satellite operator Avanti Communications. The application concerned Avanti’s alleged threat to withdraw its satellite links for EE, unless EE agreed to a “substantially increased fee rate” for its […]

May 19, 2025

Leukert joining BT as Chief Digital Officer

BT has appointed Peter Leukert to the role of Chief Digital Officer, in which he will have responsibility for leading BT’s Digital unit and driving the company’s digital transformation. Leukert is currently Group Chief Information Officer at Deutsche Telekom and will join BT on September 1st and be a member of the Executive Committee, reporting […]

May 9, 2025

KETS futureproofs critical infrastructure for government contract

KETS Quantum Security has completed development of a security-hardened and scalable quantum key distribution (QKD) prototype. The unique system is designed to protect critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks and was funded by a £1.7 million Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) government contract. Awarded by Innovate UK, as part of the National Quantum Technologies Programme, BT […]

April 24, 2025

£4.2m fine in sports broadcast freelancer pay case

An investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found some of the largest sports broadcast and production companies in the UK shared sensitive information about fees for freelance workers such as camera operators and sound technicians. Four companies – BT, IMG, ITV and BBC – have agreed to pay fines totalling £4,240,356 (€5m). […]

March 21, 2025By Colin Mann

3SS appoints Twitchett as Head of Product

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has announced the appointment of James Twitchett as 3SS Head of Product. In this newly created position, effective immediately, Twitchett will lead the company’s product strategy and roadmap. He will guide 3SS’ product vision, development, and […]

March 21, 2025

Qwilt, Corix partner

Qwilt has announced a strategic partnership with Corix to enhance content delivery capabilities across North America and Europe. This collaboration enables Corix to leverage Qwilt’s Open Edge technology to expand its network capacity with +6.2Tbps with the high-performance edge delivery solution that reaches millions of consumers across key regions. Qwilt’s Open Edge technology powers the […]

March 19, 2025

BT sells Irish business unit to Speed Fibre Group

BT has reached an agreement for the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business unit to Speed Fibre Group. The transaction is subject to customary conditions including competition approval and is expected to complete in 2025. The sale of BT Communications Ireland (BTCIL) includes BT’s domestic network infrastructure, over 400 customers, and associated teams […]

February 6, 2025