# British Telecom on The No Agenda Show

British Telecom comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to May 2023.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – May 2023
- **Related topics:** [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Adsl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adsl.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Ajit Pai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ajit-pai.md), [Backdoors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backdoors.md), [Becky Worley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/becky-worley.md), [Bittorrent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bittorrent.md), [Broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [Bt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bt.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### British Telecom Job Cuts, AI Customer Service Replacement

- **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-21
- **Time:** 57:32–1:00:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/british-telecom-job-cuts-ai-customer-service-replacement.md

British Telecom (BT) announced plans to cut 55,000 jobs by 2030, with approximately 10,000 positions expected to be replaced by artificial intelligence. CEO Philip Janssen stated that AI tools like GPT are now capable of handling customer service tasks traditionally performed by humans. This move is part of a broader trend in the tech industry to reduce "bloated" staff as interest rates rise and free money disappears.

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### Net Neutrality Myths and British Telecom Censorship

- **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-03
- **Time:** 2:08:49–2:16:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/net-neutrality-myths-and-british-telecom-censorship.md

The hosts argue that the net neutrality debate is a "bill of goods" sold by big tech companies like Google and Netflix to secure favorable regulations. They discuss the potential for government oversight to lead to the filtering of "illegal" traffic like blockchain or peer-to-peer packets. A specific example of censorship is noted in the UK, where British Telecom (BT) routers reportedly block access to independent sites like NoAgendaShow.com.

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### Cryptome NSA GCHQ Hacks, Router Backdoors

- **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-15
- **Time:** 1:28:26–1:30:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/cryptome-nsa-gchq-hacks-router-backdoors.md

Cryptome released a technical PDF detailing NSA and GCHQ hacking methods, specifically targeting British Telecom routers and mobile encryption keys. The hosts recommend the document for those interested in how backdoors are implemented in telecommunications equipment.

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### UK Internet Filtering, Child Pornography Statistics

- **Episode:** [87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-08
- **Time:** 57:07–1:00:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory/chapter/uk-internet-filtering-child-pornography-statistics.md

British Telecom (BT) claims to block up to 40,000 attempts to access child pornography sites daily as part of new UK internet filtering mandates. The hosts argue that if these statistics were accurate, the police should be able to easily track and arrest the individuals responsible using IP addresses. They conclude that such stories are often used as a pretext for broader government surveillance and data retention.

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### British Telecom I-Plate, ADSL Speed Optimization

- **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-05
- **Time:** 1:03:00–1:04:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/british-telecom-i-plate-adsl-speed-optimization.md

The "I-Plate" is a device recommended by British Telecom to boost ADSL broadband speeds by isolating the "bell wire" in telephone jacks. The device aims to reduce interference and prevent auto-throttling on copper lines. One host expresses skepticism but plans to test the device to improve his home internet connection.

Keywords: [adsl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adsl.md), [british telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-telecom.md), i-plate, [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), bell wire

### British Telecom Monitoring, Criminal Network Analysis

- **Episode:** [65: The Dead Bee Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy.md)
- **Published:** 2009-01-10
- **Time:** 35:52–40:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy/chapter/british-telecom-monitoring-criminal-network-analysis.md

British Telecom (BT) enforces strict controls over SMTP servers, requiring all email traffic to pass through their internal systems. This aligns with broader UK government initiatives to monitor communication metadata, similar to analytical tools used by Interpol to map the hierarchies of organized crime families through call records.

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### Jajah VoIP Service and International Calling Costs

- **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-24
- **Time:** 3:34–7:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/jajah-voip-service-and-international-calling-costs.md

The Jajah telephony service is presented as a cost-effective alternative to Skype and traditional carriers like British Telecom. The platform functions by connecting two standard phone lines via a web interface, utilizing preferred exchanges and backhaul networks to provide near-landline quality at a fraction of the cost.

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### Upcoming Projects and No Agenda Sign-Off

- **Episode:** [30: Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-10
- **Time:** 1:17:18–1:20:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism/chapter/upcoming-projects-and-no-agenda-sign-off.md

The hosts outline their schedules for the coming week, including a pilot project with Becky Worley and a press event hosted by British Telecom in London. The episode concludes with a reminder of the "No Agenda" mission and a sign-off from the Curry Manor and Northern California.

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### Skype Technical Issues and Bandwidth Shaping

- **Episode:** [10: No Agenda 010](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010.md)
- **Published:** 2007-12-29
- **Time:** 27:59–30:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010/chapter/skype-technical-issues-and-bandwidth-shaping.md

The hosts address ongoing technical difficulties with Skype, speculating that internet service providers like British Telecom and Comcast may be engaging in bandwidth shaping or packet prioritization. The audio degradation is compared to the behavior of BitTorrent traffic during peak usage.

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