The eastern England broadband network has received £1bn of investment from Mikhail Fridman s LetterOne vehicle Upp said it is extensively using Openreach s infrastructure
BT Group PLC (LON:BT.A) is facing increased competition from various directions, with reports that a Russian billionaire is funding the rollout of a rival superfast broadband network coming a day after newly merged rival Virgin Media O2 set out its plan to “shake up the market”.
Upp, which is planning to roll out full-fibre broadband in eastern England, has announced that LetterOne investment group has taken up its £1bn equity financing in full.
LetterOne is controlled by Mikhail Fridman, a Ukranian-born,
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is keen to sign a creative midfielder during the January transfer window, but his options are shrinking as the deadline approaches.
Arsenal Not Interested In Signing German Midfielder, Club Chief Confirms
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All eyes are on Arsenal s next move in the ongoing transfer window
Despite rumors, German club executive bares that Arsenal has no interest in top prospect Julian Brandt
Mikel Arteta remains adamant of unloading players to create more financial space
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has poured cold water on Arsenal’s interest in signing attacking midfielder Julian Brandt during the ongoing January transfer window.
The Gunners have made no secret their desire to sign a creative player this month after struggling to create enough goal-scoring opportunities in the first half of the campaign.