All BT Sport articles – Page 2
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PremiumBT 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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PremiumBT 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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PremiumElsewhere 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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Financial & PerformanceBT 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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PremiumBT 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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PremiumElsewhere 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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M&ABT 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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PremiumElsewhere 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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PremiumBT 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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Network & InfrastructureBT taps Mobile Viewpoint for 5G Commonwealth broadcasts
BBC’s Commonwealth Games coverage supported by 5G and tech from BT partners.
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M&ABT–Discovery merger gains regulatory approval
Competition and Markets Authority signs off on long-mooted 50:50 JV.
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Public AffairsCMA 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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PremiumDiscovery 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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PremiumBT Q4 FY21–22: Consumer bullish despite more flat figures
Branding changes and convergence prospects pave the path for growth.
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PeopleBT’s Pete Oliver seals DAZN transfer
SME lead and former BT Sport marketing guru makes move to DAZN.
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Financial & PerformanceBT 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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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport close to UFC renewal
BT close to winning fight for UFC broadcasting.
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PremiumBT transmits first live 8K sports broadcast into the home
BT Sport claims UK-first in UHD broadcasting. Consumer benefits still in doubt, but remote broadcasting prowess flaunted.
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PeopleBT Sport boss exits ahead of Discovery merger
Simon Green, Head of BT Sport since its inception, set to leave this week. BT Sport evolving as it prepares for Discovery tie-up.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: Smart Hub 3 router to launch
BT, EE to launch new router; BT Sport hits target for darts coverage.