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Digital EditionBTwatch Report #334 – May 2022
Key stories include: Social Tariffs in Spotlight | EE named flagship brand | London quantum network launched | R100 delays confirmed | Altnets draw more funding
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach: Arson takes out 7,400 connections
Arson attack in Kent knocks out 7,400 connections; Openreach set to launch Advanced Install pilot for complex jobs.
- Enterprise (B2B)
Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: Toople highlights strong Q1
Channel partner Toople reports strong quarter following set up of BT‑exclusive contact centre.
- Consumer (B2C)
Elsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport close to UFC renewal
BT close to winning fight for UFC broadcasting.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Technology: Tarana expects revenue influx
BT FWA partner Tarana predicts bumper year for 2022; BT recognised for 5G innovation.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Group: contractors chosen for refurbs
Constructions crews named for Better Workplace refurb in Belfast and Glasgow.
- Digital Edition
BTwatch Report #333 – April 2022
Key stories include: Grade named Ofcom chair | Mehta puts Digital “on steroids” | BT to tap patent pool to grow R&D | Welsh 5G in the spotlight | Selley in the dark on Drahi plans
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach: Viavi signed up to test fibre network
Openreach partners Viavi to provide end users with “speedometer” for full‑fibre speeds; joins Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.
- Enterprise (B2B)
Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: £1.5 in NHS contracts
BT‑backed lottery bid loses out to Vodafone rival; NHS contracts earn BT £1.5m.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Global: BT still in with Russia’s Rostelecom
Industry’s Russian withdrawal not so easy for Global as Rostelecom relationship remains; Diamond IP offloaded.
- Consumer (B2C)
Elsewhere in BT Consumer: BT still committed to YouView
YouView’s future secured until at least 2024; e‑sports event promotes EE full fibre.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Technology: 6G not close - Watson
6G benefits a long way off according to CTO Howard Watson; BT launches EcoLab zero‑carbon construction pilot.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Group: BT in VM O2’s sights
VM O2 issues veiled threat to BT incumbency; legal proceedings continue in alleged overcharging case.
- Digital Edition
BTwatch Report #332 – February 2022
Key stories include: Q3: Jansen confident despite rough numbers | BT airs concern on Cellnex tower deal | BT Sport finds JV buddy | Rackspace backs BT hybrid cloud | DCMS fibre plans in doubt
- Consumer (B2C)
Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Smart Hub 3 router to launch
BT, EE to launch new router; BT Sport hits target for darts coverage.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Technology: FWA trial underway at Adastral Park
BT joins partner list for entertainment R&D hub; FWA trial launched by Adastral Park.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach: £20,000 reward for cable theft information
What next for Openreach under Drahi?; apprentice hiring spree targets diversity; Plusnet readies for FTTP entrance.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Global: Dubber partnership finalised
Voice intelligence vendor Dubber finalises Global partnership.
- Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in BT Group: recruitment drive for apprentices and graduates
Recruitment campaign to fill Better Workplace offices; shareholder Altice drops Portuguese sale plans.
- Enterprise (B2B)
Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: LandWeb days limited
End is nigh for contentious LandWeb engagement in Northern Ireland; Toople builds up its Enterprise relationship.
