BT Technology
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M&ABT, Sky urge CMA to block Vodafone-Three merger
BT and Sky make last-ditch arguments to prevent the merger of Vodafone and Three that would combine the UK’s third and fourth mobile operators.
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Network & InfrastructureEE goes live with London small cells on Freshwave infra
Infrastructure as a service provider Freshwave said EE has 25 outdoor small cell sites in the City of London and “dozens” more in the pipeline after unique project expands from trial phase to commercial service.
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Financial & PerformancePared-back Plusnet knocked back after axing mobile
Newly fixed-only operator sees customer base drop nearly 30%.
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Network & InfrastructureBT gears up for Global Fabric services launch in 2025
First enterprise customers take BT’s Global Fabric for a spin and test the network as a service platform ahead of service launches in early 2025.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: gov’t reforms required as Openreach seeks fibre residencies
Latest from BT and its ecosystem as the Group makes fixed network demands, rolls out next-gen mobile, and works to surrender international outposts. More from Connected Britain, Secure Tomorrow Festival, and elsewhere in a busy week for BT, EE, and Openreach…
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT, Orange kick off industry effort to cut energy use in fibre network
BT Group, Orange, and key equipment suppliers are to set standards at the Broadband Forum for more energy-efficient fibre broadband equipment.
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Innovation (R&D)BT tightens GenAI cost and security control with AWS
BT Group’s Digital unit teams with AWS to build GenAI Gateway internal platform that gives engineers a flexible and responsible way to scale use cases across the organisation.
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M&ABT takes another step towards Irish exit — report
Emergency call handling contract set to expire as BT reportedly readies for Ireland exit.
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Enterprise (B2B)BT’s Kirkby stands firm on security stance as risks are on the rise
BT showcased its security expertise at its Secure Tomorrow Festival at Adastral Park, with Group CEO Allison Kirkby putting security front and centre a BT protects customers and reputation.
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EventwatchEE navigates ‘tricky’ 5G SA marketing, steers clear of sector’s past blunders
Speaking at Connected Britain, EE Chief Executive Marc Allera said advertising 5G SA is a challenge and not helped by the mobile industry over-promising and under-delivering on non-standalone 5G.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: 5G SA heralds AI age, Openreach sets wish list for fibre future
Latest from BT and ecosystem, including: standalone 5G launches at last, coupled with new in-home Wi-Fi 7 offerings and AI services, bringing anticipation of convergence change and ARPU growth; Mexico’s Slim adds more BT shares to holding; Openreach lays out TAR desires (much to rivals’ chagrin)…
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Network & InfrastructureEE preps for AI future with 5G SA and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades
EE says launch of 5G SA in 15 UK cities, coupled with new Wi-Fi 7 routers, show how operator is preparing for a surge in AI usage and bringing its fixed and mobile networks closer together.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: Openreach simplifies, MAUD levels up, EE adds parental guidance
Latest from BT and its ecosystem, including: content delivery network level-up with Edgio trials; Openreach restructures for complex fibre builds; SWAN passes migration milestone; EE warns of smartphone risks for kids…
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Innovation (R&D)BT’s Etc. partners fintech leader to drive Group platform play
As Etc.’s BT Tap to Pay technology expands to the Android ecosystem, the innovation accelerator’s John Gutch tells TelcoTitans that his fintech unit is taking a flexible approach to monetising BT Business connectivity strengths.
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Strategy & ChangeIndia’s Bharti steps in as BT’s new largest shareholder
BT Group reunited with 1990s partner, but this time as junior, with new India connection talked up. Investment anchored as ‘vote of confidence’ in CEO Allison Kirkby’s strategy. Road to regulatory approval appears relatively smooth. More on Altice retreat…
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Suppliers & SCMBT Sourced turns to AI agent for easier, faster supplier negotiations
BT Group Chief Procurement Officer Cyril Pourrat says “don’t be afraid” of AI as the buying unit employs digital agent from German startup nnamu, saving time and money in supplier negotiations.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: CEO claims ‘solid start’ but warns of tumultuous year to come
Latest from BT and its interests, including: a Q1 report that tees up plenty of turbulence to come, but with a recovery scheduled within the next 18 months; a massive ESN contract in the works with BT despite equally substantial delays in recent years; and new digs for the former CEO…
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Network & InfrastructureEE handed £1.85bn ESN top-up, 5G SA upgrade
UK Home Office to award massive Emergency Services Network transition contract. ’Progress’ so far blocks competition and earns EE the deal, despite ten-year, £10bn+ programme delay…
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Financial & PerformanceBT Q1 FY25 In-depth: adjusting to changing competitive landscape
Group revenue falls as competition proves fierce and challengers pinch subscribers. The usual trouble at Business, new headaches at Consumer, and reliable performer Openreach presents questions of its own…
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Network & InfrastructureBT lands 5G role in UK film and tech scheme
BT wins million-pound deal to provide 5G private network to support national labs for virtual production R&D.