All BT Sport articles – Page 2
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport customers get Discovery+ free of charge
BT Sport customers get Discovery+ free of charge
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BT people moves: Network Services restructure takes hold
Revamped BT Networks sub‑unit Network Services brings in Jo Brewin and Christian Schwarz.
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BT people moves: architects and service leads brought in at Networks
John Morgan appointed BT Enterprise Finance Director after stint as interim Corporate & Public Sector Finance Director at Enterprise.
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BT H1 FY22–23 Guidance: BT Sport and full fibre make an impact
Pro forma amendments to Group figures but outlook remains rosy.
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BT looks to sporting world for connectivity partnerships
BT Media & Broadcast in talks with host of UK sports clubs over integration of 5G non‑public networks.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: EE signs up BSL commentators
EE signs up BSL commentators, enters sustainability pact, and supports 5G social tariffs.
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BT to face continued BT Sport losses, despite new JV
New joint venture with Discovery estimated to reduce Group revenue by £300m−£350m for FY22−23, with £500m−£600m cut from future FYs.
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BT people moves: TV and Sport leadership rejigs
A number of changes in the BT TV and BT Sport propositions team follow finalisation of Warner Bros. Discovery transaction.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: BT TV – no aerial, no problem
BT TV made available as aerial‑free, streaming‑only option; BT Sport signs up to Red Bee Media’s automated subtitling service; EE customer call centre staff provide government‑sponsored debt advice referral service.
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BT Sport enters “exciting new chapter” with Discovery merger
50:50 joint venture rubber‑stamped, combining assets of BT Sport and Eurosport UK.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Group gaining on Scottish 4G Infill target
EE outgoing on Scottish 4G infill; instigates wide‑ranging tariff refresh.
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BT people moves: Enterprise builds on Health and Defence strengths
Enterprise efforts to return to growth mean investment in Health and Defence verticals and changes to Corporate & Public Sector leadership.
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BT taps Mobile Viewpoint for 5G Commonwealth broadcasts
BBC’s Commonwealth Games coverage supported by 5G and tech from BT partners.
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BT–Discovery merger gains regulatory approval
Competition and Markets Authority signs off on long-mooted 50:50 JV.
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CMA investigates BT Sport over “suspected breaches” of competition law
UK Competition and Markets Authority launches probe into possible cartel-like behaviour among sports broadcasting arms of BT Group, IMG Media, ITV, and Sky.
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Discovery JV steps up BT’s phased exit from sport
High-profile 50:50 joint venture confirmed after twelve months of speculation regarding potential suitors for BT Sport.
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BT Q4 FY21–22: Consumer bullish despite more flat figures
Branding changes and convergence prospects pave the path for growth.
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People
BT’s Pete Oliver seals DAZN transfer
SME lead and former BT Sport marketing guru makes move to DAZN.
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Financial & Performance
BT Q4 FY21–22: foundations in place, but cracks widening
Typically rosy Openreach figures relied on heavily for positive spin to results mixed bag.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport close to UFC renewal
BT close to winning fight for UFC broadcasting.