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Strategy & ChangeUK altnet Giganet plots wholesale play to counter Openreach threat
After acquiring ISP Cuckoo, the altnet’s next move is opening its network. Wholesale is necessary to compete with Openreach and “just makes business sense”, says CEO Jarlath Finnegan.
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Network & InfrastructureBT gears up for 2023 OneWeb field trials
Operator highlights OneWeb system has been installed for select business customers.
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OperationsNetwork Rail turns to mobile network data in bid to reduce crowding
UK rail infra operator contracts BT to analyse passenger volume and footfall in trains and stations.
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Public AffairsOfcom takes watching brief on mobile future as BT warns of OS capture
Ofcom review promises to keep a closer eye on market development as mobile market evolution promises enhanced role for hyperscalers and big tech.
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Venturing & InvestmentsBT scouts green manufacturing startups
Three European startups join BT’s Green Tech Innovation Platform.
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Network & InfrastructureScottish islands’ fibre upgrade is a wrap
Residents of 15 islands to get “Gigabit” connectivity under Reaching 100 initiative. Government update says all 16 subsea links involved in project now laid, and finishing work taking place. Challenges for engineers included circumventing stray explosives and protecting wildlife.
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InterviewInterview: BT Chief Researcher John Davies on realising the robotics revolution
Davies speaks to TelcoTitans about the operator’s Robot Highways project and the place of robotics in addressing employment shortages.
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Network & InfrastructureBT faces up to threats with ‘nation state-level’ security force
Group’s ESG agenda hinged on building trust, ensuring network security, and translating this into commercial advantage.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach’s Selley: FTTP ‘not slowing down’ as connections become priority
Openreach prioritising net adds over premises passed as primary KPI for full-fibre rollout programme.
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Innovation (R&D)BT opens Digital Industries Innovation Hub at Adastral Park
Newly launched hub hoped to support innovation and collaboration with technology partners, industry bodies, and academia.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCOPTRZ training will see BT drones take flight
Drone solutions provider will train BT staff in drone piloting.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach reworks fibre building contracts for better “bang for its buck”
Reports suggest renewed focus on near-term project completion at expense of long-term supplier contracts.
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OperationsOpenreach tentative on 2030 target for EV transition
Head of Sustainability Abby Chicken unpacks struggles with EV infrastructure and affordability.
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PremiumBT H1 FY22–23 Headlines: growing in some areas, shrinking in others
The usual Consumer and Openreach positives continue to be offset by B2B challenges.
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PremiumBT H1 FY22–23 Spend: infra ambition not enough to convince investors
No such thing as a free network: investment needed to beat competition.
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PremiumBT H1 FY22–23 Guidance: BT Sport and full fibre make an impact
Pro forma amendments to Group figures but outlook remains rosy.
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PremiumH1 FY22–23: Openreach all about FTTP connections now
Fibre rollout continues at record rate, as focus shifts to customer uptake.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach joins fibre H&S body as founding member
Openreach joins fibre H&S body as founding member
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PremiumWholesale adds EE connectivity to Partner Plus
Partner Plus members will be able to sell EE mobile SIMs for the first time.
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PremiumBT looks to sporting world for connectivity partnerships
BT Media & Broadcast in talks with host of UK sports clubs over integration of 5G non‑public networks.