Here we provide a detailed history of the telecommunications industry dating back to 1594.
This chronology has been put together from a variety of information sources, but mainly from BT Archives - a comprehensive resource on all aspects of telecommunications history.
We are currently updating this section, but if you require further information on any aspect of BT's development or telecommunications generally, you can contact BT Archives.
While every care has been taken in the compilation of this data, no responsibility can be accepted for the accuracy of the information presented.
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| 1605 - 1911 Private and public enterprise |
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1912 - 1968 Post Office control |
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1969 - 1980 Post Office (public corporation) |
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1981 - 1983 BT (public corporation) |
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1984 onwards BT plc |
