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BT Group and Verizon to form joint venture, creating a scaled international connectivity platform for multinational customers
BT Group and Verizon agree to combine their respective international operations in a 50:50 joint venture, creating a new company focused on multinational connectivity. The joint venture will serve more than 3,000 customers across more than 180 countries, representing approx. $4 billion in combined annual revenue. The combination of international networking businesses creates a future-ready, scaled organisation underpinned by a new platform designed for the age of cloud and AI. Martijn Blanken is appointed Chief Executive Officer-designate of the new joint venture, conditional on completion of the transaction. The transaction is expected to complete in 2027, subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions.
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BT International simplifies enterprise communication with the launch of UC Edge
BT International has launched UC Edge, a managed unified communications service that simplifies global voice and collaboration management for multinational enterprises. The vendor-agnostic platform connects multiple collaboration and contact centre systems through a single communications layer, helping businesses reduce IT complexity, improve compliance, and adopt AI-powered workplace tools more easily.
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Why BT’s new international connectivity and voice services can be trusted to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions
BT receives independent validation for sustainability impact of Global Fabric and Global Voice platforms BT has received independent assurance from The Carbon Trust for the models used to measure the energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions of its Global Fabric and Global Voice platforms. The validation gives customers greater confidence in BT’s sustainability calculations, helping organisations assess and reduce their Scope 3 carbon emissions linked to digital services and supply chains.
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BT completes sale of its Radianz business to TNS
BT completes sale of Radianz business to Transaction Network Services (TNS) BT has completed the sale of its Radianz business to Transaction Network Services (TNS), following regulatory approval. The transaction supports BT International’s strategy to focus on its core services and strengthen its position as a global provider of secure multi-cloud connectivity.
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BT COMPLETES SALE OF ITS DATACENTRE BUSINESS IN IRELAND TO EQUINIX
BT has completed the sale of its Irish datacentre business to Equinix, aligning with its global asset-light strategy. Despite the divestment, BT will maintain a strong footprint in Ireland, continuing to deliver high-quality connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity services to multinational and large organisations. Over 300 BT professionals remain dedicated to supporting enterprise clients and critical services like the Emergency Call Answering Service. Additionally, BT’s Dublin-based global procurement unit, BT Sourced, employs more than 100 experts. The company reaffirms its commitment to agility, scalability, and strategic partnerships in Ireland and beyond.
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BT completes the sale of its wholesale and enterprise business unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group
BT has completed the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group, following regulatory approval. Despite the divestment, BT will retain a robust presence in Ireland, focusing on connectivity, cloud, and security services for multinational and large organisations. Over 300 BT employees will continue operations across Dublin and regional offices, including delivery of the Emergency Call Answering Service. Additionally, BT’s global procurement unit, BT Sourced, remains active in Dublin with over 100 experts. A long-term agreement between BT and Speed Fibre Group ensures continued mutual sourcing of connectivity services, reinforcing BT’s commitment to the Irish market.
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BT enters agreement with TNS for the sale of its Radianz business
BT has agreed to sell its Radianz business to Transaction Network Services (TNS), with completion expected in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Radianz provides secure financial information exchange networks connecting global banks, brokers, exchanges, clearing houses and financial technology providers to critical market applications and services. The business will join TNS, a global provider of ultra-low latency trading infrastructure, connectivity and market data solutions.
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BT Group announces leadership succession within Openreach and BT International
BT Group has announced leadership succession plans for Openreach and BT International. From 1 April 2026, Katie Milligan will become CEO of Openreach, succeeding Clive Selley, who will move to become CEO of BT International. Clive Selley will lead BT International as it continues its transformation into a next-generation global telco platform focused on secure multi-cloud connectivity for multinational customers. He succeeds Bas Burger, who will leave BT after 18 years, having helped establish BT International as a standalone international business.
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