The German Telekom explores partnerships with BT Group for the period after the sale of its UK mobile business. Part of the ongoing sale talks with the British group is also the option of a future purchasing cooperative.
Hamburg - Deutsche Telekom CEO Timothy Höttges should also move to the Board of BT when the transaction is completed successfully. The manager magazine reported in its latest issue (release date: January 23) and refers to company insiders. A Telekom spokesman declined to comment on the issue.
The German Telekom Show chartis currently conducting with the BT Group entered into exclusive negotiations to sell its UK mobile business, which operates jointly with orange. The exclusivity expires in February.
As the manager magazine reported that the British were previously encountered in the examination of the books, no surprises, so that the transaction should be completed expeditiously.
After a successful sale of Deutsche Telekom will be 12 percent the largest shareholder of the BT Group. To continue to benefit from the British market, lote Telekom CEO Höttges currently as many collaborations with the British out, writes manager magazin. A partnership of businesses divisions T-Systems and BT Global Services is on the discussion agenda and the joint launch of new products.