BT Group (BT/A LN) plans to revive talks with global telecoms groups including AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) over a sale or partnership involving its struggling international operations, Sky reports

BT Group's renewed talks with major telecoms like AT&T and Verizon about a potential sale or partnership indicate a strategic pivot aimed at addressing its struggling international operations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 May 2026, 09:50 UTCOn the live feed at 09:30 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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BT Group (BT/A LN) plans to revive talks with global telecoms groups including AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) over a sale or partnership involving its struggling international operations, Sky reports

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The move comes nearly a year after BT paused earlier discussions about a potential deal.

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This shift could significantly impact BT's equity valuation and operational focus, while also intensifying competition among telecoms to consolidate assets and enhance global reach.

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