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Financial & PerformanceBT FY23−24 Spend: capex goes post-peak; further opex savings inbound
Openreach spend declines despite record build, and more to come on both fronts in the next FY. Management tees up another £3bn cost transformation initiative, having exceeded early expectations with the last…
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Financial & PerformanceBT FY23−24 Guidance: consistency with predictable growth by decade-end
As Openreach moves beyond the money pit nadir, BT management forecasts consistent growth by the 2030s. Vague and unqualified expectation for positive momentum comes as Group leverages recent spend for good…
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Financial & PerformanceNew EE must wait five years to be rid of Old BT
New CEO Allison Kirkby re-confirms Jansen/Allera New EE strategy, but BT brand to limp on in Consumer at least until PSTN shutdown, with Plusnet retained as broadband b-brand. ARPU is up, but multiplay elusive as ever, subscribers still being lost, still far from walking the talk. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceBT Business gets UK exceptionalism vibe, with Global ops on chopping block
New CEO Allison Kirkby mulls further ‘optimisation’ opportunities in latest bid to turn around long-beleaguered B2B activities. Much-lauded new network-as-a-service proposition Global Fabric may be retained as partner play. Domestic rump not obviously a better bet, however…
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PeopleBT Peoplewatch: as Kirkby ups the transformational ante, ex-CEO Patterson goes boardroom ‘goliath’
40+ senior/strategic appointments across BT Group, including: new CEO Allison Kirkby making mark with more transformation-focused imports; ex-CEO Gavin Patterson makes it boardroom berth number-eight; and major changes at revamped BT Business. Fibre build remains priority at Openreach, while Consumer beds in fresh device and marketing leadership. Read more…
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PeopleBT Peoplewatch: data, AI, cybersec, Adastral in the spotlight
March 2024 update: high-profile moves include data and AI changes at Digital and Etc., finance leadership swaps in India, new Data Services CTO and cybersec alliances lead at Business; inaugural Fellows and Adastral reset within Tech…
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PeopleBT Peoplewatch: Business loses Strategy Director to NaaS partner
February 2024 update: digital infra investor Digital Realty hires Sampic for CSP team; DT places a technocarat on BT board; updates at B2B and Media & Broadcast; Higham resurfaces at M&S; and more…
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PremiumAnalysis: BT hoping for ‘new manager bounce’ as Kirkby enters dugout
TelcoTitans’ CEO index suggests Kirkby’s years at Telia may prove the foundations for a positive start to life at BT.
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Financial & PerformanceBT’s Kirkby opens a mixed Q3 bag; Jansen goes out without a bang
BT Q3 FY23–24: New CEO’s first task is to round up latest results but little drama to work with as Jansen’s mandate fizzles out. Line losses and questions around pricing indicate something of the challenge to come…
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: State supply chain strategy welcomed
State supply chain strategy welcomed
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: UTS partnership expanded with blockchain focus
UTS partnership expanded with blockchain focus after cybersecurity co‑developments.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: 3G sunset nears with Welsh regions first up
3G sunset nears with Welsh regions first up.
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PremiumBT Peoplewatch: 2024 brings fresh faces as Kirkby era draws near
January 2024 update: new year sees a handful of newcomers across BT Group, EE and Openreach, while familiar faces opt for new beginnings elsewhere… Learn more…
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Business: LiveU relationship expands with live content capabilities deal
LiveU relationship expands with live content capabilities deal.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: One Touch Switching hit with new delays as Ofcom threatens action
One Touch Switching hit with new delays as Ofcom threatens action
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PremiumBT misses Huawei core swap out deadline
BT starts 2024 nursing a Huawei hangover as core network replacement project faces protracted delays.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach modifies exchange closure programme following customer complaints
Openreach modifies exchange closure programme following customer complaints.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Business: BT builds out private 5G play for UK ports with Ericsson alongside
BT builds out private 5G play for UK ports with Ericsson alongside.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT’s brief interest in consumer electronics reseller musicMagpie dies a quick death
BT’s brief interest in consumer electronics reseller musicMagpie dies a quick death.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: BT exploring HAPS‑based 5G business case with SPL et al.
BT exploring HAPS‑based 5G business case with SPL et al.