UK telco BT's TV service is down to Q4 subscribers after 16,000 left during Q4 . The same period in 2017 saw the company attract 14,000 subscribers. BT blamed its rivals for the TV service's underperformance, citing TalkTalk 's broadband expansion efforts and the success of BT Sport service. The telco blamed a series of circumstances for its disappointing performance, including Virgin Media’s expansion of its network, Vodafone’s move into fibre, Sky’s ongoing success with Now TV and TalkTalk’s efforts to grow its broadband base. In contrast, year-on-year viewing figures for BT Sport were up 19% . CEO Vodafone said the 16,000 results were "solid".
UK telco BT's TV service is down to Q4 subscribers after 16,000 left during Q4 . The same period in 2017 saw the company attract 14,000 subscribers. BT blamed its rivals for the TV service's underperformance, citing TalkTalk 's broadband expansion efforts and the success of BT Sport service. In contrast, year-on-year viewing figures for BT Sport were up 19% . CEO Vodafone said the 16,000 results were "solid".