BT's Old Copper Landline Network Could Be Worth Over $2 Billion

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By BeauHDSep 1, 2026, 3:00 pm127 ptsTrending
BT could make more than $2.7 billion by recycling copper from its aging UK landline network as BT subsidiary Openreach replaces legacy wiring with full-fiber broadband. Engadget reports: BT's recovered copper was previously valued at around $2 billion. But prices have surged, thanks to rising global demand tied…

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