07/01/2002
BT considers plans for television programming
British Telecom are set to consider plans which may see the company make and distribute its own television programmes, according to chairman Sir Christopher Bland.
In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Sir Christopher revealed how BT directors plan to make the move which would require a two-year network upgrade programme, for which cash could be made available.
BT has long been expected to enter the television market mirroring the strategy followed by firms such as NTL which have, through cable TV networks, offered clients telecoms services.
While Sir Christopher told the paper BT would probably begin distributing TV within two years, BT is not expected to consider becoming a more fully-fledged broadcaster.
These latest plans by BT are is response to dipping fortunes after the company was written off a year ago with massive debts of around £30 billion. (MB)
In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Sir Christopher revealed how BT directors plan to make the move which would require a two-year network upgrade programme, for which cash could be made available.
BT has long been expected to enter the television market mirroring the strategy followed by firms such as NTL which have, through cable TV networks, offered clients telecoms services.
While Sir Christopher told the paper BT would probably begin distributing TV within two years, BT is not expected to consider becoming a more fully-fledged broadcaster.
These latest plans by BT are is response to dipping fortunes after the company was written off a year ago with massive debts of around £30 billion. (MB)
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