BT lays out plans to become 'digital backbone' of the UK for consumers and businesses alike

Date:
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:33:05 +0000

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BT reveals new push for consumers and businesses alike as it confirms role as official telco partner for Euro 2028.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter BT reveals host of new
offerings for businesses and consumer users across the UK Business users will now get free security tools as part of BT contract BT also selected as official telecoms partner of Euro 2028 BT has announced a host of new updates and upgrades for its customers across the UK, as well as revealing it has
been chosen as the official telecommunications partner for the upcoming Euro 2028 football tournament.

Launching a new "Behind Brilliant Things" at London's Wembley Stadium, the company unveiled a host of new announcements as it looks to continue its role as a mainstay of UK connectivity. Along with its Euro 2028 news, the company also revealed the comeback of its BT Mobile brand, new eSIM offerings, and extra security tools for business and customer accounts. You may like Why empowering your business with mobility and intelligent working could be the key to success VodafoneThree says mobile connectivity can create thousands of new businesses and billions in economic boost as it looks to kill off UK 'not spots' forever O2 Daisy rebrands as O2 Business pledges to help solve 'complexity trap' of tech Latest Videos From Euro 2028 and more "As the connector of the country, BT really matters, especially when it comes to events that connect the country, unite the country and showcase the country
to the rest of the world," noted Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, BT Group.

Since the start of the decade, BT has been the single biggest investor of all FTSE companies into UK infrastructure, she added, with the group spending 25 billion to become "digital backbone" of the country in what Kirkby called "a once in a generation investment."

This puts BT on track to reach more than 90% of UK homes and businesses by
the end of the decade - a major rise from the current two-thirds.

The company already connects over a million businesses across the UK, along with public sector partners, making it a crucial ally for firms around the country. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"BT really is the only UK operator with the ability, the security expertise, and the operational resilience that can deliver connectivity of this
magnitude across the UK," added Jon James, CEO Business.

"BT is trusted every day to deliver the services that help the UK succeed."

In order to help maintain this success, James revealed "a significant
upgrade" to the security tools BT offers business customers across the UK,
who will now receive Cyber Threat Protect, a new security solution powered by CrowdStrike, free of charge. What to read next Britain's broadband roll-out enters final stage with final fiber rules confirmed World Cup 2026: how
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"BT is delivering big security for small and medium businesses, at a time
when cybercrime has never been more worrying," James added. (Image credit: Future / Mike Moore) Set to be held across 9 cities and broadcast to over 2 billion fans worldwide, Kirkby noted how Euro 2028 offers BT a huge opportunity to show off the state of its network, as well as providing a lasting technology legacy to continue after the tournament.

"Only BT could be behind moments," she said, adding , "you can't always see it, but we're there...trusted to connect homes, businesses and communities, trusted to protect families, organizations and critical public services, and trusted to supercharge the UK - powering progress, so everyone can thrive in this digital age." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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