Sky Buy Be Broadband ⟶

Telefónica chose to exit the home broadband market to focus more heavily on its core mobile business, specifically the rollout of in the UK. BSkyB buys O2 and BE broadband businesses from Telefonica

It allowed Sky to expand its Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) footprint, which at the time reached over 80% of UK households. Impact on Be Broadband Customers sky buy be broadband

Most customers were able to keep their existing phone numbers and routers, though some email storage limits were reduced. Why Telefónica Sold Telefónica chose to exit the home broadband market

Be Broadband was highly regarded by "pro" users and tech enthusiasts for its high technical standards and unbundled network. Why Telefónica Sold Be Broadband was highly regarded

In 2013, British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) finalized a major deal to acquire the consumer broadband and fixed-line telephony businesses of and Be Broadband from Telefónica UK. Key Details of the Acquisition