British Telecommunications

(IN BRIEF) BT Group and Starlink have entered into a groundbreaking agreement to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite broadband to rural and remote parts of the UK. The partnership will allow BT and EE customers to access download speeds of up … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EE has set an ambitious target to bring 5G standalone coverage, branded as 5G+, to 99% of the UK population by the end of FY30, outpacing rival operators by four years. The company is leveraging groundbreaking technologies, including … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EE has become the first mobile operator in the world to launch Advanced RAN Coordination (ARC) technology, a network upgrade that boosts 5G performance by allowing mobile sites to pair and share capacity. Already live in Manchester and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT has finalized the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group after receiving approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland. While divesting this unit, BT will retain a significant footprint … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group is supplying two dedicated 5G Standalone network slices at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix (July 19–20) in Portsmouth, partnering with SailGP, Ericsson, Nokia, and Sony. These slices will ensure reliable boat connectivity for the 12 F50 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group’s report, created with Assembly Research, finds that a fully resilient, high-capacity mobile network could contribute up to £230 billion to the UK economy by 2035, with tangible gains in transport productivity, rural development, urban services, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT has secured a multi-million-pound contract with DEFRA to provide mobile connectivity for real-time reporting on critical events like flooding and disease outbreaks. The contract will use EE’s mobile network to supply 34,000 connections across England, Scotland, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched a new campaign with broadcaster Moira Stuart to raise awareness of the UK’s shift from analogue to digital landlines, with a focus on supporting vulnerable customers. The campaign highlights how easy it is to switch … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT and Equinix have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, aimed at transforming digital interconnectivity for multinational businesses. BT’s AI-ready Global Fabric platform, a network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution, is now available in more than 30 Equinix data centres … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group plc has appointed Jon James as CEO of BT Business, effective 3 March 2025, following his successful tenure as CEO of Nuuday in Denmark, where he led the company through a transformative growth phase. This appointment … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group’s Network Wrapped report reveals that 56% of the UK population views live sport as the most significant cultural moment of the year, surpassing the UK general election. The study shows a rise in split-screening behavior, with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has secured a £1.29bn contract with the Home Office to provide mobile services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) over 7.25 years, with an option for a one-year extension. The ESN, built on EE’s award-winning 4G … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT has initiated live testing for its new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform, Global Fabric, set to launch in early 2025. The platform aims to revolutionize cloud connectivity for businesses by offering secure, scalable, and resilient connections, particularly for AI-driven … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organizations in England. Over the next four years, the fund will support these entities by providing access … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has collaborated with data-driven learning specialists Degreed to introduce its AI-enhanced My Campus platform, aimed at providing personalized learning experiences for its employees. Over the past year, BT Group has been implementing My Campus as its … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has revised its timetable for transitioning all customers from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital landlines, aiming to enhance safety and support vulnerable users during the process. This initiative, in collaboration with partners and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Zscaler, Inc. and BT have announced an expanded partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange™ cloud security platform. BT will become the first global service provider to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has reached an agreement to sell the iconic BT Tower to MCR Hotels for £275 million. MCR Hotels, known for preserving historic landmarks, plans to repurpose the tower into a hotel, securing its status as a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has unveiled plans to hire more than 500 apprentices and graduates for its September 2024 intake, spanning various roles such as software engineering, customer service, applied research, data analytics, and cyber-security. These recruits will contribute to … Read the full press release →