BT
BT is a provider of communications solutions and services, operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include: networked IT services; local, national and international telecommunications services; higher-value broadband and internet products and services; and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. BT launched its on-demand TV service, BT Vision, in December 2006.
With around 3000 TV shows, films and music and sports features from over 100 providers, BT Vision customers have a vast range of film, sport, music and television programming available on-demand, as well as interactive services and all the Freeview channels, all available on the TV, with no compulsory subscription. This combination, delivered on a software platform powered by Microsoft and through a set-top box made by Philips, allows customers choice, control and convenience.
