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BT Group said its EE network has installed a new mobile mast on the Scottish island of Islay to eliminate a long-standing mobile coverage gap and improve connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors.

The mast, built as part of the UK’s Shared Rural Network programme, now provides 4G coverage across several communities and about 14 kilometres of roads, including areas previously without any mobile signal. The site also improves support for emergency services, enhances safety in remote areas and helps local businesses benefit from better digital connectivity.

BT said the project is part of broader efforts to expand coverage in remote regions, noting that its network now provides reliable mobile coverage across more than 90% of the UK landmass. The new infrastructure is expected to support tourism and local economic activity on the island, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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WS Investor 03-16-26
BT Group plc has expanded its core network partnership with Ericsson to enhance 5G Standalone services for UK businesses.

The renewed agreement builds on Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core deployment on BT’s Network Cloud and introduces two new capabilities: the Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) and the Network Exposure Function (NEF). NSSF enables dynamic, real-time management of network slices, allowing traffic to be intelligently redistributed to maintain consistent performance for critical applications. NEF allows businesses and developers to securely access selected network capabilities through standardised APIs, supporting programmable, application-aware connectivity.

BT said the enhancements will help deliver more predictable, secure and flexible 5G services, supporting use cases such as mission-critical healthcare applications and advanced logistics solutions. The upgrade also strengthens BT’s long-standing collaboration with Ericsson across core and radio access networks, positioning the group to meet rising demand for differentiated, API-enabled network services in the UK.
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WS Investor 03-03-26
BT Group has launched a company-wide AI upskilling programme for all 11,000 employees in its Business division.

The training, delivered with Avanade and Microsoft, covers AI fundamentals and role-specific modules, supported by managers and tailored learning pathways.

BT is also introducing AI-focused apprentice and graduate roles for 2026, alongside new AI and data apprenticeships for existing staff in partnership with Multiverse.

The initiative supports the UK government’s AI Skills Boost programme, aiming to equip 10 million workers with AI skills by 2030.
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European Investor 02-11-26
BT Group reported a solid trading update for the quarter and nine months to 31 December 2025, highlighting continued progress in network rollout, customer growth and cost transformation, while reaffirming full-year guidance.

BT said it passed more than one million premises with full-fibre broadband (FTTP) for the eighth consecutive quarter, taking its FTTP footprint to 21.4 million premises, including 5.9 million in rural areas. Openreach delivered record FTTP net adds of 571,000, lifting total connected premises to 8.2 million and pushing the take-up rate above 38%. The group remains on track to reach 25 million premises by December 2026.

Mobile performance remained strong, with EE retaining its position as the UK’s best network across multiple independent benchmarks. The 5G customer base rose 10% year-on-year to 14.3 million, while 5G+ coverage expanded to 69% of the population. Consumer divisions continued to add customers across broadband, postpaid mobile and TV, while customer satisfaction reached a record high.

Financially, Q3 reported and adjusted revenue fell 4% year-on-year to £5.0 billion, reflecting service revenue pressure, lower equipment sales and the impact of completed international disposals. Adjusted EBITDA declined 1% to £2.1 billion, with cost savings largely offsetting lower revenue. Profit before tax dropped to £183 million, mainly due to losses from the Sports joint venture.

BT confirmed it remains on track to meet its full-year outlook, including a cash flow inflection to around £2.0 billion next year and approximately £3.0 billion by the end of the decade, supported by ongoing transformation and network investment.
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European Investor 02-08-26
BT Group has completed the sale of its U.S. government contracting subsidiary, BT Federal Inc., to 22nd Century Technologies, marking another step in BT’s strategy to simplify its portfolio and sharpen its focus on the UK market and core international capabilities.

Following the transaction, BT Federal will operate as 22nd Century Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of 22nd Century Technologies. The acquisition expands 22nd Century Technologies’ managed network services footprint across all 50 U.S. states and strengthens its ability to deliver secure, end-to-end network solutions for federal agencies.

For BT, the divestment supports its ongoing transformation and allows BT International, now operating as a standalone unit, to concentrate on becoming a global leader in secure multi-cloud connectivity for multinational customers. BT confirmed it will maintain a strong U.S. presence through its international operations, with offices and employees in New York, Dallas and Reston. The transaction has been cleared by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, and both companies stated that operations will continue without immediate disruption for employees or customers.
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WS Investor 01-07-26
BT launches sovereign digital platform to strengthen UK data control

BT has introduced a new sovereign platform designed to give UK public- and private-sector organisations greater control over their digital operations, data and infrastructure. The platform, supported exclusively by UK-based systems and staff where required, aims to meet rising demand for digital sovereignty amid growing geopolitical and cyber risks.

The new platform will support upcoming sovereign voice, cloud and AI services, while enabling BT Business to offer sovereign versions of its existing core products from the first half of 2026. Customers will be able to choose different levels of sovereignty depending on operational, regulatory and security needs.

BT Business CEO Jon James said the launch is central to unlocking the potential of AI and ensuring resilient operations, positioning BT as the only provider with the scale and expertise to deliver full UK-sovereign digital solutions. The initiative aligns with the UK Government’s AI strategy and strengthens BT’s role as a partner in national AI and digital infrastructure development.
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European Investor 12-04-25