*UKHotViewsExtra* Altice invests in 12.1% BT stake

Another sizeable wedge of BT has found its way into European hands after Altice gained a 12.1% stake in the UK company.

France’s second largest telco stressed it would not make a takeover bid and fully supports BT’s current strategy - particularly when it comes to meeting government targets for the mass rollout of high speed fibre broadband which may ultimately prove extremely lucrative for both BT and its shareholders.

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Posted by: Martin Courtney at 10:14

Tags: investment   broadband   fibre   telecommunications  

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