BT Group

BT Group plc ("BT") is pleased to announce that Adam Crozier will succeed Jan du Plessis as Chairman. Adam will join the Board as an independent non-executive director and Chairman Designate with effect from 1 November 2021 and will become Chairman with effect from 1 December 2021 when Jan will retire from the BT Board. Adam is an experienced chairman with significant operational and transformational experience in both public and private businesses across a range of industries, making him...

, , , , • EE to offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028 - millions of customers to benefit from a larger network and new 'on demand' solutions anywhere beyond, , • Ambition supported by 4,500 sq miles of new rural EE coverage paired with additional road, air and space solutions to offer high speed connectivity on the go, , • Full integration of fibre, Wi-Fi and mobile networks complete by mid-2020s, delivering new era of highly secure, seamless and ultra-reliable connectivity, , • New 5G core network up...

, , , , • BT intends to vigorously defend itself against the claim of overcharging pre-existing customers , , • Ofcom considered the subject three years ago - there was no finding of excessive pricing or breach of competition law more generally , , • BT's social tariff, pandemic response and leadership in Customer Fairness demonstrate BT's commitment to Connect for Good , , , , , , BT will defend itself vigorously against a class action claim being brought by law firm Mishcon de Reya, which accuses...

, , , , • New research from BT reveals that climate change is the third most important issue for people after mental and physical health, , • Despite this, almost half of those surveyed believed that they were incapable of tackling climate change, , • As a result, one fifth confessed to not having engaged with the issue of climate change at all, , , , , , A new study from BT and creative business and youth specialists Livity, has found that despite listing climate change as a key societal problem, man...

BT Group notes the announcement from Altice of their investment in BT and their statement of support for our management and strategy. We welcome all investors who recognize the long-term value of our business and the important role it plays in the UK. We are making good progress in delivering our strategy and plan. About BT BT Group is the UK's leading telecommunications and network provider and a leading provider of global communications services and solutions, serving customers in 18...

, , , , • New 'Street Hub 2.0' units to help local communities stay connected, boost 4G/5G mobile coverage and bring environment monitoring to high streets , , • Street Hubs form part of BT's plan to transform the UK's streets with a future-proofed digital communications service designed for the 21st Century , , • New units to start rolling out across cities throughout the UK later this year , , , , , , BT announced the next step in its plans to evolve the UK's digital infrastructure with it...

BT announced that it has kicked off trials of a new type of optical fibre - hollow core fibre - at the BT Labs in Adastral Park, Ipswich, in a collaborative project with Lumenisity, a Southampton University spin out company, and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) mobile vendor Mavenir. BT researchers are conducting the trials at BT's research and engineering campus, using a 10-kilometre-long hollow core fibre cable provided by Lumenisity; this new type of network cable has a hollow, air fi...

The last 15 months have thrown into sharp relief just how important connectivity has become in modern life. It is difficult to imagine how we would have managed lockdowns even ten years ago, before 4G mobile networks and widespread superfast broadband, let alone 5G, and without services and software, from Deliveroo and online supermarket sites to mass video conferencing platforms like Teams or Zoom. Our personal and professional lives are increasingly reliant on such technologies and servi...

, , , , • Fan survey study reveals 76% of fans find tech enhances their enjoyment of sport , , • Streaming live sport to mobiles plus 360°, spider and drone cameras among fans' favourite sporting tech developments , , • Teletext topped the list for the most nostalgic sports tech , , • BT's Innovate 21 seeking the next big tech idea in sports broadcasting , , , , , , Instant replays, slow motion and the ability to rewind live TV are fans' favourite innovations in sports broa...

Each of 2.3 million customers could be compensated £500

I want us to be personal and local in every aspect of the service we provide at BT. That's why we're the only major operator to answer 100% of our customer service calls in the UK and Ireland - so that when our customers give us a call, we can connect them to an advisor who is in their region via local call routing. It's also why we have put BT back on the high street in more than 600 of our EE stores nationwide. That means the level of personal and local support we aim to provide is some...

, , , , • BT to launch its first ever Green Tech Innovation Platform , , • Announces new partnership with The Climate Group - The UK Electric Fleets Alliance [/b] , , • Incentivises management on progress towards carbon reduction [/b][/b] , , , , , , BT Group has launched two new initiatives, the Green Tech Innovation Platform and the UK Electric Fleets Alliance, which will drive the UK's transition to Net Zero carbon emissions and contribute to a green post-Covid19 recovery for the UK. Green...

, , , , • BT joins forces with some of the nation's best-loved talent to launch three-week campaign, featuring 12 bitesize lessons delivered twice a day during ITV ad break takeovers , , • Campaign launches on Thursday 16th April with a talent line-up including Rylan Clark-Neal, Fearne Cotton, Clare Balding, amongst others covering useful topics such how to video call, tips for getting your business online and home schooling , , , , , , Today, BT - the UK's largest provider of fixed-line, broadba...

, , , , • Fifth acquisition in twelve months, and first sizable deal since BC investment in August 2019 , , • Demonstrates Advanced's focus on growing professional services expertise , , • BT's divestment of Tikit is further demonstration of its ongoing transformation programme , , , , , , Advanced announced that it has acquired Tikit, a global legal, accounting and professional services software business, from BT Group plc. This is the company's fifth acquisition in twelve months - and i...

, , , , • BT set to become the UK's fastest home broadband provider in more places than any other with the launch of a new gigabit service , , • BT's service will be available initially in hundreds of cities, towns and villages across the UK - more than two million households in total , , • BT's new gigabit service will offer the UK's most reliable home broadband service with best in class customer experience - designed to meet the needs of the busiest connected homes , , • Full pricing and prop...

, , , , • Stunning 8K broadcast of UEFA Europa league clash showcases the future of ultra-high definition broadcast , , • Demonstration maintains BT Sport and Samsung's leadership in delivering world class viewer experiences , , , , , , BT Sport and Samsung screened the UK's first public live 8K sports broadcast, with a screening of the UEFA Europa League match between Arsenal and Olympiacos (round of 32). BT Sport and Samsung collaborated to make history by delivering the broadcast live from the...

, , , , • BT became one of the first UK providers to launch 5G plans for its BT Halo customers last November, and now all customers can enjoy BT's superfast 5G speeds , , • BT's next generation 5G service is available in 50 cities and large towns across the UK , , • BT's 5G plans are available with a choice of 5G smartphones from brands such as Samsung, OnePlus and Huawei , , , , , , BT announced it is making its 5G plans available for all customers. BT was one of the first UK mobile networks to la...

The ability to buy and sell foreign exchange whenever needed with minimal market impact is seen by currency traders as the biggest challenge for 2020, according to an annual client survey by JP Morgan published on Thursday.

, , , , • BT delivers on its commitment to answer 100% of its customer service calls in the UK and Ireland a year early , , • BT's regional call routing to make sure the public talk to the most local contact centre to them up and down the country , , • Survey shows the nation lives up to the formal stereotype with 'Hello' and 'Regards' being most popular greetings and sign-offs , , , , , , BT has completed its commitment to answer 100% of customer service calls in the UK and Ireland a year ahead of...

, , , , • CDP names 179 corporates as leaders for corporate transparency and action on climate change, , • AstraZeneca, BT Group, CVS Health, Danone, H&M, Klabin, The LEGO Group, L'Oreal, Microsoft, Nestle, Ørsted, Sainsburys, Samsung Engineering, Sony, Unilever and Walmart are among the leaders on the prestigious 'A List', , • Japan becomes the country with the most A List companies ( 38 ), up from 20 last year and overtaking the U.S. ( 35 ), , • CDP scored over 8,000 companies from A to D-...