BT fumbles for change
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British Telecom (BT) ranks third among British public companies, and has performed well in the stock market, as has the sector as a whole. The company has 2 million stockholders and was privatized in 1984. BT has invested 1.5 billion pounds sterling in Europe, and has invested elsewhere, including India and New Zealand. The company was to have merged with MCI, but MCI was then acquired by WorldCom. BT's market share in the United Kingdom is forecast to fall to 69% by 2002 from 80% in 1997.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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BT searches for a new connection
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British Telecommunications (BT) has a number of options in relation to its world strategy which has been affected by a bid by WorldCom for MCI Communications. BT's JV with MCI, Concert, could be affected if the WorldCom bid is successful. BT could increase its offer, negotiate an agreement with WorldCom, sell its stake in MCI, or revert to its role as a United Kingdom telecoms utility. The last option could be the safest for BT, though opinion is divided on this issue.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Telefonica
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Telefonica has benefited from a move into Latin American markets, but faces challenges in the European mobile phone services market.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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