Broadband - Sky Buy Be

While Sky promised "outstanding customer service," many users expressed concern, as O2 and Be historically scored higher in customer satisfaction polls than Sky at the time.

This acquisition propelled Sky to become the second-largest broadband provider in the UK, overtaking Virgin Media and narrowing the gap with BT. 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 Why Telefónica Sold Be Broadband was highly regarded

Be Broadband was highly regarded by "pro" users and tech enthusiasts for its high technical standards and unbundled network. The deal included roughly 500,000 customers across the

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 paid an initial £180 million , with an additional £20 million paid once all customers were successfully migrated.

The deal included roughly 500,000 customers across the O2 and BE brands.