Bt Share Discussion Threads

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 18:07

Apparently the new Minister thought broadband was a new all-girl pop group!
(Only joking)

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 17:55

A poster mentioned this earlier.


Personally I think that the DCMS report could well be delayed because of the new Minister appointed to the DCMS. Hope not but time will tell.

"Unfortunately we know very little about newcomer Jeremy Wright QC MP and he hasn’t been hugely active in the broadband sphere before, aside from speaking a few words of support for the Government’s related ambitions.

Jeremy was a pro-Remain voter in the Brexit referendum and he has a very strong background in law. In keeping with that he has previously held two prominent positions as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice and more recently as the Attorney General. Generally he’s been more focused on matters of law, justice and education than telecoms, so this will be a steep learning curve.

Perhaps his first big task will be to prepare for the forthcoming outcome of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, which will no doubt be a challenge for somebody with limited familiarity of the topic. Suffice to say that such high level changes at this stage of the game aren’t always helpful but we wish Jeremy the best of luck."

[sicker] 17/7/2018 17:07

too1966, do you not appreciate (his/her) entertainment value ;-0

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 16:41

Dear Montyhedge - please go back to the IAG forum. Yours sincerely Toon

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 16:38

Erogenous Zone said - "I will be cutting down the number of lines from 100 to 25...…" have to say that's a bit 'old school'!! That's the type of argument I heard from customers in the late 80's.....!!

[montyhedge] 17/7/2018 16:38

When ex div bear attack to 192p

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 16:03

True and true :)

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 16:01

Ham - you said "I promise not to sell...." …. Not being funny but there's no way you can prove that comment!! Just need to remind you that it was you who said you were not interested in 'daily' movements of the share price

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 15:52

Toon. I promise not to sell but can't promise not to comment (ad nausium).
As long as we up in a few years, all is good.
The daily chart is the minimum time frame I think has any real bearing???

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 15:46

Hey Hamhamham1 - I thought you weren't interested in daily movements??

[jenny tulwought] 17/7/2018 15:20

Can't speak for BT as a whole, but on the Openreach side, with Clive Selley (a former BT copper engineer) at the helm, he said the rank & file are O/R's greatest asset. The oppression of engineers from the days before he took over, has largely evaporated, the rank & file are more content, and hey-presto, performance has improved. The first line managers are happier because they're not obliged to chase engineers who may have had a difficult day - it's a virtuous circle of harmony.

- I'm sure there will be O/R engineers reading this who have a different point of view, but down my way, even the seasoned moaners seem placated.

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 15:07

Maybe nice hammer forming on the daily charts, will see at close :)

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 14:27

EE voted number 1 for big companies to work for in 2018.
(edit - slightly old article possibly)

Now if that EE work ethos and mentality can be inspired upon the greater BT group, that would be a good start.

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 13:30

Your 'mate' is probably on the IAG forum. I'm sure you noticed how your 'mate' Monty quickly changed from bull to bear when the share price started to fall again. But still you will see him as your No.1 Trader....

[diku] 17/7/2018 13:16

Where is monty lurking?...is this going back to 202p and lower?...

[excell1] 17/7/2018 11:57

Good advice ham,I mean plan :)

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 11:37

Let's hope BT's Q1 trading update is as positive as Talktalk's, their shares are up 9% today.

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 10:47

Excell1. Cash on the hip is essential for property renovation. I find that about once every 6 months something comes to the market which is a steel (there are probably more but the estate agents have their preferred buyers who get that 24 hrs extra heads-up).
Usually all are sold by 9am on the day it appears on rightmove/zoopla/etc, so I look at these sites in the evening and first thing in the morning.
Anyway - Go BT, Go!!!

In a couple of years time there may be some bargain shares, I would be happy to long term hold BT, Lloyds and SSE.
I just need to wait for the latter 2 to fall 60%+ from their recent highs and I will dive in ;) - ps - that is my plan, not advice - I am terrible at advice ;)

[excell1] 17/7/2018 10:40

Excellent conversation ham. Hope I am not distracting from the BT conversation here.
Similar thoughts on property.I have not gone the rental route or intend to do so.However I retain my cash in stupid easy access accounts just in case I need it for a bargain property deal.Ha Ha.
Would get a much better return if I placed most of it in longer term bonds etc.
I obviously have an amount in the markets but not that much.

[eeza] 17/7/2018 10:38

BBC Business news today.


"The government is to set a date for switching off remaining copper telecommunications infrastructure and replacing it with fibre-optic cables.

This is all well and good - but Openreach chief executive Clive Selley says this will drive up the wholesale costs per line by £5 per month.

Also, we're not exactly sure what the existing copper cabling is connected to, says BBC political correspondent Ross Hawkins."

[toon1966] 17/7/2018 10:36

.Gov says Summer 2018 and I do believe we are now in Summer 2018.

[hamhamham1] 17/7/2018 10:32

toon :) Nooooooo!
careful - Meant to be before summer gov recess (which was next Tuesday but now maybe this Thursday) - so not much time, if early finish I wonder if it will be postponed till September? But I would have thought positive plans like this would be something nice to leave in our minds as they break up? WTFDIK.