BT is slowly making a comeback.It wasn't long ago that the famous telecoms firm decided to push back on consumer-facing services, with its sister brand EE becoming the main focus for products like broadband and TV.Now it appears that decision has been placed in reverse, with BT attempting to reignite its consumer brand.
Back in May of this year, it was confirmed that BT Mobile was being rebooted, with existing broadband users able to sign up for SIM deals.FREE thriller eBooks with this weekend’s Daily Express and Sunday Express newspapers Amazon's £60 Fire TV Stick is £4.57 in early Prime Day deal stack "Having invested heavily into our networks in recent years, this is now the moment to invest even further in our brands, products and services," BT's CEO Allison Kirkby explained at the time.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTNow there's more good news for those who like the BT name: customers can once again sign up for BT TV.This relaunch will take place on October 15, with the company boasting that its service will make it simpler for customers to tune in to entertainment and sporting action.This will be achieved by bringing live TV, popular streaming services and premium content into one place.
To help this platform take on rivals such as Sky, Virgin and Freeview, BT is also offering two different ways to watch.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFirstly, a more premium BT TV Box Pro box will be on offer.This will give homes access to standard channels along with hours of on-demand content.
It also includes the ability to pause, rewind live TV and record over 600 hours of TV, so users should never miss a moment of their favourite shows.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFor those who prefer a simpler streaming experience, there's also a more compact BT TV Box Edge.This is a little like Sky Stream and makes it easy to access and save favourite on-demand and catch-up shows.BT details factors which affect UK broadband speeds_1789464076 Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family.
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You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info."Finding something great to watch shouldn’t mean navigating a maze of apps, subscriptions and devices," said Luciano Oliveira, Managing Director Products, Consumer, BT."We’ve designed BT TV to bring customers’ entertainment and sport together, making it easier to find what they love, and giving them the freedom to watch live, record their favourites and catch-up when it suits them.Combined with BT broadband, it gives customers a simpler, more complete connected experience from the provider they know and trust."There's currently no word on price, but EE TV, which is very similar to BT TV, starts from £15 per month for those with BT broadband.It's unclear whether both EE and BT services will continue side by side, but for now, it appears homes are getting an even wider choice of providers.The launch now marks an important milestone for the BT brand, completing its connected offering across broadband, TV and mobile.
The firm hopes this will allow customers to bring all three services together with one provider making it easier to stay connected and entertained.
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