BT acquire Square Mile Marina

BT Group PLC
15 January 2008


15 January 2008


BT BUYS SQUARE MILE MARINA WI-FI NETWORK


BT has acquired marina Wi-Fi network operator, Square Mile Marina Limited, from
Square Mile International Limited for consideration of up to £150,000 in cash,
to deliver high speed wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access to 39 coastal and inland
marinas in the UK and Jersey.


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