The call of the wired
Article Abstract:
British Telecom (BT) has undergone a significant revival since 1997, when it seemed to be facing a great deal of competition from new operators. Its share price has risen substantially as a result of strong growth in data and Internet traffic reviving its residential business. It has also re-established its credibility through a joint venture with AT&T. BT has invested extensively in constructing new Internet-based networks, and is also linking with Microsoft to investigate the possibility of transmitting Internet-based services to mobile phone terminals.
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Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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UK: BT MAKES LOCAL TELEPHONE MONOPOLY STANCE
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Ian Morfett, the director of regulation for the UK telecommunications company, British Telecom, has hit back at claims that the company is progressing slowly in its efforts top open up local loops to competition. BT announced that it had met unbundling targets agreed between Oftel and the telecommunications industry. BT said that it aims to have 600,000 unbundled lines that use DSL technology in place within a year of launch compared to 160,000 installed by Deutsche Telekom after two years.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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Will Orange sink or swim?
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The challenges facing mobile phone operator Orange as the UK market begins a new stage are discussed. Particular attention is given to plans by Orange owner France Telecom to offer up to 15% of Orange's equity.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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