Dossier
British Telecom
Coverage of British Telecom in the Nexus archive.
- When national security becomes market logic
Japan blocked MBK Partners' acquisition of Makino Milling Machine on national security grounds. The UK government expressed discomfort with Bharti Enterprises' plan to increase its stake in British Telecom beyond a critical threshold. Dutch authorities also blocked a takeover.
- AT&T wants to ditch Cali copper phone lines to save billions
AT&T is seeking to retire copper phone line infrastructure in California and invest $19 billion in fiber expansion, but faces a lawsuit challenging state rules requiring it to maintain traditional phone service. Critics warn the transition could leave vulnerable populations including rural residents, elderly, and those with medical equipment dependent on phone lines without adequate safeguards.