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BT Revives BT Mobile as SIM-Only for Broadband Customers

The shift signals a push to lock in BT’s broadband base with plans sold under its own name.

Overview

  • BT, which announced the move on Thursday, relaunched BT Mobile as a SIM-only service limited to existing BT broadband customers.
  • BT outlined eSIM plans with call screening and an AI tool to check suspicious texts, QR codes and emails, plus a redesigned MyBT app and a new Smart Hub 3 router for new broadband sign-ups.
  • The company launched its largest ad effort in a decade under the line “Behind Brilliant Things,” featuring heritage icons like the speaking clock and a red phone box, with ads rolling out from May 8.
  • BT was named the official telecommunications partner for UEFA Euro 2028 in Britain and Ireland, and it says it plans to lift mobile network capacity by about 20% for the tournament.
  • BT said it has invested £25 billion in UK digital infrastructure to date and pledged a further £15 billion to expand full-fibre broadband and 5G coverage.