TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms

Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group Octopus

Mark Sweney

Published Sep 25, 2026

TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms

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TalkTalk is scrambling to secure its future amid the threat of administration, closing in on deals to sell its consumer and broadband arms as it seeks to save 900 jobs.

The telecoms company said on Friday it is in the final stages of sealing deals to sell its consumer business as well as its wholesale operation, PXC.

Source: The Guardian ↗

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