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BT to take over Madasafish

(06-07-07) - BT has announced that it is to acquire Brightview, the company that owns Madasafish, Global Internet and Waitrose ISP.

Established in 2001, the Brightview group of ISPs have built up a strong reputation for customer service and high-standard technical support. With the Waitrose ISP winning awards from consumer watchdog Which? and Madasafish winning awards at the Internet Service Providers’ Association.

Although the takeover is still subject to approval from Brightview shareholders, BT has assured customers that the high quality services they have come to expect from Madasafish, Global Internet and Waitrose ISP will not change.

Ian Livingston, BT Retail chief executive, said: “BT already provides the UK’s most popular and best-performing ADSL broadband service. This acquisition will ensure that Brightview’s customers can benefit from our market-leading services, resources and technology development as well as the excellent customer service they’re already receiving.”

Chris Eagle, BroadbandChoices.co.uk commercial manager added: “If this takeover goes ahead it is vital that the individual brands are maintained to the standards that have won them awards, and customers, in the past. But customers shouldn’t be worried about the takeover.”

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