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.
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UK telecommunications and media provider
bt.com- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 65,000+
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Latest news about BT
In short: BT acquired TalkTalk out of administration for £400m and reported flat Q1 revenue amid its digital landline switch-off.
Company announcements
BT appoints Mark Gregory as Chief Legal Officer
He joins on December 1 from Rolls-Royce to lead legal, regulatory, compliance, and public affairs functions.
BT Group plc appoints Ernst & Young as external auditor
The selection follows a mandatory tender process, with KPMG continuing until 2028.
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.
Media coverage
Labour considers pandemic-era public health laws to rescue TalkTalk
Labour is considering invoking pandemic-era laws to allow BT to take control of TalkTalk amid...
BT weighs improved TalkTalk offer after initial approach rejected
BT is weighing an improved offer for UK broadband provider TalkTalk after an initial approach was rejected, as the telecoms group steps up its efforts...
UK s BT Group acquires TalkTalk out of administration
British telecom provider BT Group said on Monday it has acquired broadband operator TalkTalk out ...
BT blocked from offering broadband discounts
BT has been blocked from offering rival broadband providers discounted access to its network over concerns that the plans ...
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