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True Geordie. It's because this place is populated by mostly Openreach engineers bent of saving their jobs. Any voice of dissent is quickly suffocated. How else to fight back, tell me?

@KICKTHEJAMSOUT, Aus is not loathed on this site. It it not a crime to disagree with others. You spoke in a similar vein to posters before, under the nickname Greenacres, got banned as a result, and are now back here again to taunt him and others with your foul mouth. I have reported your post and hope that you are reprimanded or banned again There is no room for bullies on this site. May I also remind you that the word JAMS has unpleasant and explicit connotations in slang. But you know that, Don't you! Stop your vile hate speech now please. Thank you, in anticipation.

ELON MUSK HAS PARKED HIS TANKS ON BT'S LAWN. Guess what? BT didn't see it coming. Typical. Problem is, they're more focused on DEI than doing business or being innovative. Disgrace if you ask me.

Apart from you, me and Pip, looks like this site is now only populated by a hard core of flossy clowns, sorry I meant clones, who continually to spout the same gibberish. Fawning over BT like a nodding donkey in the back of a car window. Yes, yes, they say, everything will be in another 5 years. You guys had better hope that the current government is booted out pronto.. That will spell the end of Ofcom and freedom for BT. Three cheers to that, from me. In the real world, they call me Big Boy for a reason.

Yes Aus, they do go on. Problem is, they don't look higher than telegraph poles. They need to look upwards into the sky. With the right telescope they will see thousands of Elon's low orbit satellites circling the globe. He's adding more on a monthly basis. As he adds more, the Starlink service will become cheaper, faster and even more widely available. Not their fault. Just Openreach engineers stuck in the past and only caring about the security of their jobs. Irony, they are shareholders too. Greedy boys, following each other like sheep. Shame on them. They care not a jot about the company. Only their own futures. Bit like the lads in Fleet Street. Where are they now? LOL

Yes Aus. Think you will find that many of these nom des plumes lead directly back to BT's greatest apologist. Never mind. Stay strong. LOL

BT completes the sale of its BT Federal unit to 22nd Century Technologies. Not much to go now. Reckon BT itself, followed swiftly by Openreach will be next.

The word you use 'cull' implies that existing staff are now surplus to requirements. Shame, but it has to come to pass. They've been riding the gravy train for so long that it has become an entitlement. All entitlements come to an end, sooner or later. In the case of Openreach engineers it will come sooner than they think. Never mind, they've got the ISAs they keep boasting about to look forward to and golden goodbyes. What's not to like? Well done, lads. You've earned permanent gardening leave. Same goes for the BoD and its ridiculous woke policies. Be gone with you all and let common sense prevail.

Do tell us all now Pip. I can't wait. Please don't keep us in suspense. Thanks.

Wonderful and inspiring jokes Pip. Keep them rolling in the aisles. For the benefit of the Openreach engineers, that's not the British Isles. It's the aisles in church they should be attending, to learn about family values, as well as the dangers of drink, drugs and fornication out of wedlock. Then, and only then, will the light finally dawn on them; namely, that BT is a lost cause as an investment and will continue to be so until it is taken over and Openreach sold off. Having said that, the heroic efforts of all BT engineers to keep the UK's only true communications network up and running in all weathers will be rewarded with permanent gardening leave and huge golden handshakes in the very near future. Roll on the Bid. And Happy and prosperous ISAs to one and all. LOL

Did I note a touch of irony there Pip? Hope so. Merry Christmas, and happy and healthy New Year. :)

@fleccy

You missed my point fleccy. Quoting from BT, I said BT's Quantum Secure Network won't be up and running until 2035 - not that the technology wasn't available today. As with everything else, BT is always behind the times. And you are always saying how great they will be in 10 years time. Geddit? Regardless, have a good Christmas

@fleccy

Only another 10 years away. Can't see this affecting the BT share price anytime soon..."The mission to build a world‑class quantum network BY 2035." What about today, tomorrow, even next year? Would be good to hear your thoughts on that. This technical jargo, copied from the BT website, is of no immediate relevance to shareholders like me.

Agree expat. But it appears that we have far more than one fleccy here. At least six at the last count by the Flatulent Rights Committee.

@expatwelsh

You throw them, Gareth, I’ll catch them.

And if you think the departure of Mittal Bros is unlikely, think yet again. We have a government that appears to want the UK to fail in every respect. Just my opinion, of course.

The UK is becoming a place where it's harder and harder to do business and make a profit. That, in the end, is what business is all about. If a business is not making a profit, it cannot afford to pay its workforce or its shareholders. That is my concern about BT. Will Mittal Bros cut their losses and call it quits? If they do, it would be an unmitigated disaster for BT - the likes of which no one wants to see, including myself. Put your thinking caps on, chaps, and think about that.

Let's face it. BT is in a parlous state. It's cutting costs while losing business. It has a huge debt pile and the pension plan won't be fully-funded until 2031 at the earliest. Question is not should there be a bid, but what will happen if there is not one? It would seem that the entire business is in free-fall. Everything is being or has been sold off. The question I ask myself is why can't this company drag itself out of the sludge? There are multiple reasons - starting with an engineering workforce and a leadership team that's woefully out of touch with the emergency surgery that's required to save the struggling behemoth. My sincere hope is that Mittal Bros will soon take this tired old bull by the horns and reinvigorate it. A bid, yes. Followed by the swift selling off of Openreach to release shareholder value. It can't be long now. Let's keep our fingers cross that the bid is imminent. Merry Christmas all.

@fleccy

Oh yes, now BT will be owning the internet and data transfer??? Just like all the other pie in the sky and failures of the past - starting with video conferencing. BT were pioneers. Look what happened there! BT turnaround? Cutting costs while losing customers is a recipe for disaster. The turnaround has been happening for 10 years. Looks like another 10 to go before it finally gets rid of its 5,500 analogue exchanges. Ah, and the value of retrieved copper cable. A billion or so - again in another 10 years. Come up with some good news about today or tomorrow, or even next year. Not this continual fluff about futures. Only one thing will save BT - a bid from Mittal Bros, followed by the swift offloading of Openreach and its pesky engineers and huge pension liability. Merry Christmas to all and their ISAs. LOL

@fleecy

Cult figure? I wouldn't necessary spell it that way, old chap. How many times have I told you that cutting costs while losing customers hand over fist is the road to disaster? John Lewis have done the same thing, to no avail. Bet I haven't told you that as many times as you've told me that BT is a great investment - and is still one today; even though the rewards will not be seen for another 10 years. Laff, I nearly cried. Nonetheless have a good Christmas.