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BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
Overview
BT has agreed to a rescue takeover of rival broadband operator TalkTalk, which has faced the threat of administration due to its debts. The transaction, which requires approval from the UK's competition regulator, involves a company that serves 1.5 million retail customers and one million wholesale customers.
Key points
- BT has agreed to acquire rival broadband operator TalkTalk in a rescue deal.
- TalkTalk had been facing the brink of administration due to mounting debts.
- The operator currently serves 1.5 million retail customers and one million wholesale customers across the UK.
- BT chief executive Alison Kirkby stated the agreement acts as a safety net for households and businesses relying on TalkTalk.
- The proposed takeover remains subject to approval by the UK's competition regulator.