Competition Appeal Tribunal dismisses class action

Today the Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT") handed down its judgment in the case of Justin Le Patourel v BT Group plc ("BT Group") in which the CAT has dismissed the claim and found that BT Group’s conduct did not breach competition law. We take our responsibilities to all of our customers very seriously and welcome today’s ruling.

BT Group is the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security and network & IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries.

BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers - over 700 communications providers across the UK.

British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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