The telco BT 's TV service is down to 1.74 million subscribers after 16,000 left during Q4 . Commenting on the results, Paolo Pescatore, VP of multiplay and media at CCS Insight, said that they highlighted “the ongoing challenges” the company faces. The same period in 2014 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 Sky 's NowTV service . In contrast , year - on - year viewing figures for BT Sport were up 19 % . CEO Gavin Smith said the 2014 results were " solid " .
The telco BT 's TV service is down to 1.74 million subscribers after 16,000 left during Q4 . The same period in 2014 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 Sky 's NowTV service . In contrast , year - on - year viewing figures for BT Sport were up 19 % . CEO Gavin Smith said the 2014 results were " solid " .