BT gets Bright for £15.8m

Telecoms giant BT boosted its broadband operation today with the acquisition of internet provider Brightview for £15.8m (€23.4m).

Brightview, set up in 2001, is a small internet service provider best known for its Madasafish, Global Internet and Waitrose internet services. The group is also working with department store chain John Lewis to launch its new “GreenBee” internet and telephone offering.