News The 5G-powered solution offers users over 3,000 interactive simulated experiences, from swimming with whales beneath the sea to driving factory forklift trucks Today, BT has announced the launch of their Immersive Spaces solution, in partnership with virtual...
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Altice bumps stake in BT to just under 25%
News The international telecoms group owned by French billionaire Patrick Drahi said the increased stake indicated support for BT’s strategy and was not step towards a potential takeover Today, Altice UK has revealed that it has increased its stake in BT to 24.5%....
BT bags £350m deal to upgrade Scotland’s SWAN
News The deal comes as part of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) programme and will impact over 6,000 public sector sites Today, BT has secured a £350 million contract that will see the operator upgrade connectivity for schools, hospitals, and other public sector...
BT and Skyfarer complete medical drone delivery trial
News The test saw drones travel between the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust sites in Coventry and Rugby, in preparation for medical deliveries This week, BT has announced the latest steps in its ambition to help create the world’s largest...
BT and AWS expand partnership around IoT and 5G edge computing
Press Release BT Group’s Digital Unit and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announce a new, wide-ranging strategic collaboration agreement, building on the existing partnership between the companies that already sees AWS play a key role in supporting the Group’s...
BT taps AWS Wavelength for 5G edge computing needs
Press Release New long-term, multi-million-pound investment gives BT’s UK business customers access to edge computing services – with the first site now live for customer trials in Manchester, before general availability targeted for later this year BT today announced...
BT launches nationwide IoT roaming
Press Release BT today switched on its IoT National Roaming SIMs for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are IoT national roaming SIMs allow smart devices to connect to mobile networks ensuring they stay connected...
Yorkshire Water partners with BT for smart water project
News A new 4G mast has been installed to not only help facilitate smart sensors deployed around the Scar House Reservoir but also to provide mobile coverage to around 1,000 local residents This week, water utility firm Yorkshire Water have announced a new partnership...
Vi’s $2bn debt conversion throws the operator a lifeline
News The telco has converted around $2 billion in interest into new shares owned by the Indian government This week, the Indian government has agree to convert the interest owed to it by Vi into equity, offering the struggling telco some momentary relief as it...
BT turning legacy mainframes into digital apps with Kyndryl
Press Release BT Group’s Digital Unit today announces it is working with Kyndryl on a cutting-edge program to move a number of the Group’s mainframe applications which service its legacy copper business and consumer broadband products to the cloud. The unique and...
BT and Stratospheric Platforms take next step towards HAPS 5G
News The trial aims to validate Stratospheric Platforms Ltd (SPL)’s High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) antenna technology’s viability to provide 4G and 5G connectivity over BT’s network Today, BT has announced the company’s latest step towards providing...
BT announces apprentice recruitment drive despite looming cost cuts
News The operator says it plans to hire over 400 apprentice and graduates in its September 2023 intake This week, UK incumbent operator BT has announced that it is looking to foster the next generation of telecoms talent by bringing on board over 400 new recruits in...
BT to offload German fibre assets to 1&1 Versatel
News The UK incumbent operator will part ways with its fibre infrastructure in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart, all of which will be added to Versatel’s network This week, 1&1 Versatel has announced that it has signed an agreement with BT to acquire...
BT unveils new tools to track enterprise power consumption
News The Carbon Network Dashboard and Digital Carbon Calculator will leverage AI to help enterprise customers optimise their power usage and reduce their carbon footprint BT has kicked off 2023 by reiterating its commitment to a more sustainable future, announcing the...
BT seeks £100m in savings by merging Global and Enterprise units
News The UK incumbent operator said that the merger to create a single B2B unit called BT Business would deliver various synergies and scaling opportunities This week, BT has announced that it will consolidate its Enterprise and Global business units into a single...
Nokia announces five-year network analytics deal with BT
Press Release Nokia today announced that it has expanded its partnership with BT in a five-year deal for its AVA Analytics software for fixed networks that will help the UK operator strengthen its network monitoring through AI and machine...
BT targets £65M savings by decommissioning legacy technology
BT Group Digital Unit plays its part in groups search for £3bn in savings
Rakuten Mobile obtains preliminary licenses for testing of AST SpaceMobile’s LEO satellite
Press release Rakuten Mobile, Inc. obtained preliminary experimental test station licenses on November 10, 2022, to conduct mobile communication tests and preliminary verification in Japan using AST SpaceMobile’s low earth orbit satellite, BlueWalker 3. AST...
UKRI selects BT consortium for intelligent drone project
Press Release The ‘Intelligent Drones for Port and Highways Technology’ (InDePTH) project, which is part of the ‘Future Flight Challenge Phase 3’ programme, has received government backing, thanks to major new funding available via research agency UK Research and...
BT warns of further job losses as soaring bills force bigger cost-cutting drive
It’s not only consumers being battered by rising costs and soaring inflation. BT blames 18% fall in profits on need for additional savings after large increase in energy bills and soaring inflation
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