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BT

UK telecommunications and media provider

bt.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 69,000+
Industry: Integrated Telecommunications Services

Last updated October 29

Latest news about BT

In short: BT agreed to acquire TalkTalk for £400m to protect service continuity for 2.5 million customers, pending approval.

Company announcements

October 5 BT

BT acquires TalkTalk to ensure service continuity

The £400m deal prevents operational collapse, protecting 2.5 million customers and critical infrastructure while awaiting regulatory approval.

July 23 BT

BT confirms full-year financial outlook after trading update

The company is investing in network upgrades and leveraging its brands to attract more customers.

July 23 BT

BT delivered solid Q1 results with continued strategic momentum

Revenue was flat at £4.3bn, adjusted EBITDA down 1%, with record fibre connections and a proposed Verizon joint venture.

June 29 BT

BT and Verizon form joint venture for international connectivity

The 50:50 joint venture will serve over 3,000 customers across 180+ countries, with $4 billion revenue.

Media coverage

October 29 Financial Times

Virgin Media O2 to Use BT Broadband Network

UK telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 abandons infrastructure upgrade plans in favor of leasing BT's network to reduce debt and costs.

October 4 Express

BT buys huge telecoms company on brink of administration as customers issued message

BT said it has agreed a deal to buy TalkTalk and its wholesale business PlatformX Communications out of administration to rescue the telecoms group from...

October 4 BBC

BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk

The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers...

September 30 Financial Times

BT buys struggling rival TalkTalk out of administration

Deal will result in estimated £400mn cash hit for UK's broadband leader and wipe out debts of smaller competitor...

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