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BT shares slump on Sky's broadband deal with rival

By Steve Goldstein

Shares of BT Group slumped on Tuesday after Sky reached what it called a long-term partnership with rival CityFibre for wholesale broadband services in the U.K.

The deal will see Comcast-owned (CMCSA) Sky launch broadband services on the CityFibre network starting next year, the companies said.

BT shares (UK:BT.A) slumped 5% in early trade. The stock is still up about 12% this year.

CityFibre already has major customers including Vodafone and TalkTalk.

-Steve Goldstein

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08-20-24 0421ET

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