EsatBT revenues up 25% to €173m

TELECOMS firm EsatBT said its revenues rose by 25% in the six months to end September as more consumers and businesses switched their phone services to the British-owned firm.

Esat said revenues were €173 million compared to €138m in the same period in 2003.

Earning before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 12% to €13m.