LSE:BT.A 9 September 2025 - 29 June 2026

Vodafone (LON:VOD) slips as Safaricom move doesn’t help FTSE laggard
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Vodafone (LON:VOD) slips as Safaricom move doesn’t help FTSE laggard

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company dropped over 3% on Tuesday and was one of the FTSE 100’s laggards. The move came as Vodafone closed a deal, taking control of a major telecom and mobile-money player in Africa. Vodafone shares finished 3.72% lower at 99.60p. The FTSE 100 was up 0.12% at 10,497.12, so Vodafone lagged the index by 384 basis points for the day. With a market value of £22.93 billion at Hargreaves Lansdown, Vodafone lost about £890 million in equity value from the single-day decline, by calculation.
June 30, 2026
BT Group gives back Verizon JV gains as cash-flow forecast holds
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BT Group gives back Verizon JV gains as cash-flow forecast holds

BT Group plc pared most of an early move higher Monday after the Verizon tie-up landed as more of a revenue shift than a cash boost. Shares at 1501 BST traded at 195.10 pence, up just 0.05%. The high for the session was 199.65p. The FTSE 100 Index slipped 0.06% to 10,501.74 a little before 1500 BST. Trading ran as normal on June 29, with LSE cash hours from 0800 to 1630 BST. BT and Verizon Communications Inc will merge their international enterprise businesses into a 50:50 joint venture serving over 3,000 clients across more than 180 countries. The venture targets around $4 billion in yearly revenue. Verizon will make a $625 million equalisation payment to BT. Closing is aimed
June 29, 2026
BT Group stock stuck near 195p as pension cash call shifts focus from fibre targets
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BT Group stock stuck near 195p as pension cash call shifts focus from fibre targets

Because June 27 is a Saturday, the latest trade for BT Group plc is Friday’s London close. The shares ended at 195.00p on June 26, up 3.15p, or 1.64%, while the FTSE 100 finished at 10,508.02, down 21.87 points. BT was still down 0.4% for the week from 195.70p on June 19. The narrow weekly move hides a weaker month. BT is down 6.6% from its May 29 close of 208.80p. Friday volume was 27.7 million shares, less than half the 57.0 million traded on June 19. The stock sits about 19% below its 52-week high of 242.00p and 13% above its 173.00p low. At Friday’s price, the market value was £19.21 billion.
June 27, 2026
BT Group (LSE:BT.A) falls 1.35% as UK political uncertainty shadows telecoms
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BT Group (LON:BT.A) trades flat after pension cash update offsets Thames Water hit

BT Group plc was steady late Friday, edging up 0.05% to 191.95 pence as of 16:04 BST. The shares moved between 190.55p and 193.65p in the session. BT was just under the £1.95 price set in this week’s executive share buys. BT’s £300 million Thames Water hit isn’t the major takeaway for investors. With a £19.15 billion market cap on Google Finance, the write-off is just around 1.6% of the company’s equity value. BT shares remain about 21% under the 52-week peak of 242.09p. The real question is how much pension money remains tied up, rather than moving to shareholders as cash.
June 26, 2026
BT Group (LSE:BT.A) falls 1.35% as UK political uncertainty shadows telecoms
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BT Group (LSE:BT.A) falls 1.35% as UK political uncertainty shadows telecoms

BT Group plc shares fell 1.35% to 193.05 pence in delayed midday London data on Monday, reversing from an opening price of 195.60 pence and a session high of 196.05 pence. The decline left the former state monopoly trailing a rising blue-chip index. The move came as investors assessed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to resign and the prospect of a change in economic policy. Sterling slipped towards three-month lows and the 10-year gilt yield — the return on UK government debt — hovered around 4.85%.
June 22, 2026
BT Group drops 6.6% this week with cash-flow rebound in question
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BT Group drops 6.6% this week with cash-flow rebound in question

BT Group shares finished flat Friday but wrapped up the week down 6.6%, lagging the UK’s blue-chip index as some investors reconsidered the company’s cash prospects. The stock settled at 195.70 pence, roughly 19% short of its 52-week peak at 242.09 pence. The drop didn't come after a new profit warning. BT’s June 19 analyst estimates, which aren’t official guidance, were much the same as the last survey on June 11. So, the fall looks tied to a lower valuation on an unchanged earnings outlook rather than any downgrade in forecasts.
June 20, 2026
BT drops as traders watch Openreach, Ofcom pricing battle
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BT drops as traders watch Openreach, Ofcom pricing battle

London, June 15, 2026, 13:04 BST. BT Group plc shares slid Monday as fresh competitive pressure on Openreach put the focus back on a key part of BT’s value story. AJ Bell priced BT at 203.5p–203.6p, off 5.93p, or 2.83%, after an open at 210p. The last trades came just before 13:00 BST. Hargreaves Lansdown data was in line, with BT shares down 6p, or 2.86%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.07%. That drop against a flat market suggests the move is about BT, not the broader index.
June 15, 2026
BT Group Stock Watch: UC Edge Launch Raises Stakes Before May 21 Results
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BT Group Stock Watch: UC Edge Launch Raises Stakes Before May 21 Results

On Wednesday, BT Group’s International unit rolled out UC Edge, a managed service aimed at enabling multinationals to handle voice calls across various workplace and contact-center platforms, all without having to overhaul their existing phone infrastructure. The company said the service is already up and running, with initial customers in heavily regulated sectors. Timing plays a role here. Many firms are bringing in AI-powered collaboration tools but still juggle legacy voice setups, patchwork compliance demands, and tech from past deals. As for BT, this launch comes just eight days out from its full-year results—setting the stage for investors to scrutinize whether cost reductions, fibre investment, and cash-flow goals remain intact.
May 13, 2026
Openreach Adds 238 UK Areas to Copper Switch-Off List as Landline Deadline Nears
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Openreach Adds 238 UK Areas to Copper Switch-Off List as Landline Deadline Nears

Openreach has tacked on another 238 UK exchanges to its full-fibre “stop sell” programme, pushing more regions onto the roster where legacy copper broadband and phone services will hit fresh order restrictions. With the May 8 update, marked as Tranche 24, the FTTP Priority Exchange list climbs to 2,116 entries, according to Openreach’s document. Why now? Britain’s shift away from copper has left the drawing board. The focus is switching to actually moving customers. The legacy Public Switched Telephone Network — PSTN, the analogue backbone of those familiar landlines — is set for shutdown by Jan. 31, 2027. Calls will be routed over broadband-based digital lines instead.
May 11, 2026
BT Group’s Landline Switch Hits Its Toughest Test Before January 2027
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BT Group’s Landline Switch Hits Its Toughest Test Before January 2027

BT Group plc is moving forward with its digital landline switchover, but the process is hitting turbulence: safety fears are mounting from rural and vulnerable customers. Around 3.2 million UK households are still connected to the legacy phone network, and one campaigner didn’t mince words, calling the current timeline a “disaster waiting to happen.” Tough timing for holdouts: On Thursday, BT rolled out its “Don’t Put Off the Switch” push, tapping broadcaster Clare Balding to get the word out. The company is urging anyone still using analogue landlines to respond quickly when contacted, ahead of the nationwide cutover slated for January 2027. “Once-in-a-generation upgrade,” said Lucy Baker, Consumer Digital Voice Director at BT. In the last year, BT claims its
May 2, 2026
BT Group plc stock price climbs after Ofcom extends Openreach rules and widens price cap
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BT Group plc stock price climbs after Ofcom extends Openreach rules and widens price cap

Shares in BT Group climbed roughly 2.5% to trade near 220 pence Tuesday, following Ofcom's decision to outline the next five years of Openreach regulations and expand the wholesale price cap across more of the network. Timing’s critical here for investors. Openreach powers BT’s fibre rollout, and under the latest rules, retail providers now know what they’ll pay to access those lines over the next five years. After years spent expanding the network, BT finally gets a more predictable regulatory framework—making it easier to assess future returns.
March 17, 2026
Global 5G Frenzy: Surging Upgrades, Sky-High Signals & the 3G Farewell Tour
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Global 5G Frenzy: Surging Upgrades, Sky-High Signals & the 3G Farewell Tour

United States – Fast-Tracking 5G Deployments: American regulators are aggressively clearing roadblocks to speed up mobile broadband expansion. On September 30, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules to streamline wireless infrastructure builds nationwide, aiming to prevent state and local authorities from “unlawfully blocking” 5G tower siting bez-kabli.pl. This “Build America” initiative empowers the FCC to preempt local permit delays and even institute an accelerated “rocket docket” for resolving tower disputes bez-kabli.pl. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr noted these steps – alongside efforts to free up more spectrum – are crucial to meet surging data demand and maintain America’s wireless leadership bez-kabli.pl. The FCC also mapped out upcoming spectrum auctions: its FY 2026 plan includes auctioning remaining AWS-3 mid-band frequencies
October 6, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)
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Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)

Fast-Tracking 5G Deployments – U.S.: American regulators took aggressive action to clear roadblocks to wireless broadband. On September 30, the FCC adopted new rules to streamline infrastructure builds nationwide. The Commission signaled it will preempt unreasonable state and local permit delays, ensuring that authorities “cannot unlawfully block 5G or future 6G deployments” bez-kabli.pl. This “Build America” initiative aims to supercharge network rollouts by cutting red tape – even considering an accelerated “rocket docket” for resolving tower siting disputes bez-kabli.pl. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr noted the steps will free up spectrum and remove barriers to meet surging mobile data demand bez-kabli.pl. Alongside, regulators mapped out upcoming spectrum auctions: the FCC’s FY 2026 plan includes auctioning remaining AWS-3 mid-band airwaves by June
October 5, 2025
5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Moves – Global GSM Internet Update (Oct 3–4, 2025)
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5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Moves – Global GSM Internet Update (Oct 3–4, 2025)

United States – Clearing the way for 5G: U.S. regulators are taking aggressive steps to accelerate next-gen wireless deployment. On September 30, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new proposals to streamline infrastructure builds nationwide. The FCC plans to override unwarranted state and local delays, effectively ensuring local authorities “cannot unlawfully block 5G or future 6G deployments” mobileworldlive.com. By cutting red tape on permits and clarifying rules, officials aim to “supercharge” 5G network densification and upgrades mobileworldlive.com mobileworldlive.com. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr noted this “Build America” agenda will free up spectrum and remove barriers to meet surging wireless demand mobileworldlive.com. In parallel, U.S. policy-makers are mapping out future spectrum auctions. The FCC’s latest plans for 2026 include auctioning remaining AWS-3 mid-band
October 4, 2025
Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)

UK hits fiber 20M milestone: The UK’s broadband infrastructure just marked a major achievement. Openreach announced that 20 million homes and businesses are now passed by full-fiber lines, meaning they can order gigabit-speed fiber-to-the-premises service advanced-television.com. This nationwide upgrade spans from the far north of Scotland’s Fair Isle down to Cornwall in the south advanced-television.com. Openreach calls it the largest, fastest fiber build in Europe, now reaching 1 million new premises every three months advanced-television.com. Despite the vast rollout, only ~38% of eligible customers have switched to fiber so far, with many still on slower copper DSL advanced-television.com. Openreach CEO Clive Selley urged people to upgrade, noting in 2025 “being online isn’t a luxury – it’s a lifeline. From booking
September 25, 2025
Mobile Shockwaves: 48 Hours of 5G Breakthroughs, Satellite Ambitions & Network Turmoil (Sept 10–11, 2025)
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Mobile Shockwaves: 48 Hours of 5G Breakthroughs, Satellite Ambitions & Network Turmoil (Sept 10–11, 2025)

African 5G ambitions: In a bid to bridge its digital divide, the Republic of Cabo Verde formally launched a National 5G Strategy this week. The plan – unveiled at a high-profile event with policymakers, operators and international partners – sets the island nation on a path to become a “regional hub” of telecom innovation by 2030 techafricanews.com techafricanews.com. Backed by World Bank funding, the strategy aims to raise internet penetration to 90% of the population by 2026 and expand high-speed connectivity and digital services nationwide techafricanews.com. Officials project that 5G infrastructure will unlock significant economic growth by 2036, powering new services in smart tourism, digital health, education, agriculture and more techafricanews.com. The government emphasized a collaborative approach – bringing together
September 11, 2025
5G Shake-Ups, 6G Signals & Satellite Surprises – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)
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5G Shake-Ups, 6G Signals & Satellite Surprises – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Chinese 6G Chip Leap: Next-generation research is accelerating beyond the lab. In a major milestone, scientists in China announced development of a single microchip that could form the heart of future 6G networks, achieving over 100 Gbps wireless throughput techxplore.com. The all-frequency 6G chip – roughly the size of a thumbnail – operates across 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz bands, from traditional cellular frequencies up into terahertz waves techxplore.com. Currently, covering such a broad spectrum requires an array of separate radio units, but the new design consolidates it into one package. Researchers from Peking University and CityU Hong Kong achieved this by using photonic integration: they convert radio signals to optical signals and back in silicon, enabling ultra-broadband, low-noise transmission
September 9, 2025