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Exhibit 4.7

Patricia Hewitt

c/o ppA9C

BT Centre

81 Newgate Street

London

EC1A 7AJ

21 February 2011

Dear Patricia

As you know, the Board of BT Group plc (the ‘Company’) has agreed to increase the non- executive
directors’ fees with effect from 1 January 2011. This letter sets out your fees from that date.

We are also taking this opportunity to up-date the letter of appointment the Company gives to its
non-executive directors to align it more closely with the UK Corporate Governance Code and
Stewardship Code published by the Financial Reporting Council.

Appointment

This letter takes immediate effect. It sets out the terms of your appointment and replaces the
letter to you dated 12 March 2008. Your appointment will continue until 23 March 2011 when it may
be reviewed. During the period covered by this letter either you or the Board can give the other at
least three months’ written notice to terminate the appointment at any time.

In accordance with relevant corporate governance provisions, you will be required to stand for
re-election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting each year. In the event that you are not
re-elected by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting the appointment will terminate
automatically and with immediate effect.

 

 

Subject to your annual re-election as a director and satisfactory performance by you of your duties
as a non-executive director, the appointment may be continued after 23 March 2011 if you and the
Board agree.

Time commitment

You are expected to attend all meetings of the Board and those Board Committees to which you are
appointed, the Annual General Meeting and one or more Board away days. If you cannot attend any
meeting you should advise the Secretary in advance. In addition, you will be expected to devote
appropriate preparation time ahead of each Board and Board Committee meeting and to take part in at
least one visit each year to one of BT’s offices or other sites. It is difficult to be precise
about the amount of time you should expect to spend on this work, but we estimate that you should
allow a minimum of 22 days each year, subject to Committee commitments. Additional time commitment
may also be required if the Company is undergoing a period of particularly increased activity (such
as a major acquisition or capital transaction).

By accepting this letter, you are confirming that you are able to allocate sufficient time to meet
what is expected of you in your role as a non-executive director. The agreement of the Chairman
should be sought before accepting additional commitments that might affect the time you are able to
devote to your role as a non-executive director of the Company.

Role

Non-executive directors have the same general legal responsibilities to the Company as any other
director. The Board’s principal focus is the strategic direction, development and control of the
group, while maintaining sound risk management and internal control systems. In support of this it
approves the group’s values, ethics, business practice policies, strategic plans, annual budgets
and the group’s overall system of internal controls, governance and compliance authorities. It
also has oversight and control of the group’s operating and financial performance. Board members
are expected to constructively challenge and help develop proposals on strategy. These
responsibilities are set out in the formal statement of the Board’s role which you received
previously in your directors’ briefing pack and are in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance
Code.

 

 

Fees and expenses

You will, from 1 January 2011, receive fees for your services as a director of £62,000 a year,
£15,000 as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, £20,000 as the Chair and a member of the
Remuneration Committee, £7,500 as a member of the Nominating & Governance Committee, £10,000 as
Chair and a member of the Pension Scheme Performance Review Group and a £45,000 Senior Independent
Director fee.

Your total fees per annum are therefore £159,500.

The Company will either pay or reimburse you for all travelling, hotel and other expenses incurred
on the Company’s business.

Outside interests

It is accepted and acknowledged that you have business interests other than those of the Company
and have declared any conflicts that are apparent at present. In the event that you become aware
of any potential conflicts of interest this must be disclosed to the Secretary as soon as it
becomes apparent. You will be asked to review the interests notified, on an annual basis. However,
any new interests which arise during your period of appointment should be notified to the Secretary
as soon as possible.

Confidentiality and share dealings

All information acquired during your appointment is confidential to the Company and should not be
released (by whatever means), either during your appointment or following termination, to third
parties without prior clearance from the Secretary. You also undertake to keep secure any
information and material sent to you.

Your attention is also drawn to the requirements under both legislation and regulation as to the
handling and disclosure of price sensitive information. You should avoid making any statements
that might breach these requirements without prior clearance from the Secretary.

You will be bound by BT Group plc’s Articles of Association and by the Company’s share dealing
code.

 

 

Induction and Briefings

The Company has in place arrangements to complement the briefing material you have already received
about the BT group through an on-going programme to keep you informed about the Company’s
businesses, activities and developments, the communications industry and the regulatory
environment. This can include meetings with the Company’s executive management, major shareholders
and other stakeholders, and the external auditors. We will also continue to arrange a tailored
package of visits to business locations so you can see BT and its people at work.

Review

The performance of the Board and its committees is evaluated annually. If, in the interim, there
are any matters which cause you concern about your role you should discuss them with the Chairman
or the Secretary as soon as is appropriate.

Individual training and development needs will be regularly reviewed and agreed with each director
as part of the Board evaluation process.

Insurance

You are covered by the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. The current limit
in respect of any one claim or all claims in aggregate during the period of the insurance policy is
£170 million.

Independent professional advice

The Company has a procedure for its directors, in furtherance of their duties, to take independent
advice if necessary, at the Company’s expense. If you feel it necessary to seek such advice,
please contact the Secretary first. A copy of the procedure was included in your briefing pack.

Termination

Upon termination of your appointment you will, at the Company’s request, promptly resign in writing
as a director of BT Group plc. The Secretary is irrevocably authorised to sign a letter of
resignation on your behalf if you fail to do so.

 

 

Acceptance

Please confirm your acceptance of these terms by signing and returning the attached copy of this
letter.

Yours sincerely

/s/ Andrew Parker

Name: Andrew Parker

ANDREW PARKER

			
	To:	 	Andrew Parker

Company Secretary

I confirm acceptance of the above terms of appointment.

	 	 	 	 	 

	 

	 	/s/ Patricia Hewitt 

	 	28 February 2011

	 

	 	Name: Patricia Hewitt
	 	Dateexv4w8

Exhibit 4.8

	 	 	 

	Phil Hodkinson
	 	 
	c/o A9C
	 	 
	BT Centre
	 	 
	81 Newgate Street
	 	 
	London
	 	 
	EC1A 7AJ

	 	21 February 2011

Dear Phil

As you know, the Board of BT Group plc (the ‘Company’) has agreed to increase the non- executive
directors’ fees with effect from 1 January 2011. This letter sets out your fees from that date.

We are also taking this opportunity to up-date the letter of appointment the Company gives to its
non-executive directors to align it more closely with the UK Corporate Governance Code and
Stewardship Code published by the Financial Reporting Council.

Appointment

This letter takes immediate effect. It sets out the terms of your appointment and replaces the
letter to you dated 10 January 2006. Your appointment will continue until 31 January 2012 when it
may be reviewed. During the period covered by this letter either you or the Board can give the
other at least three months’ written notice to terminate the appointment at any time.

In accordance with relevant corporate governance provisions, you will be required to stand for
re-election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting each year. In the event that you are not
re-elected by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting the appointment will terminate
automatically and with immediate effect.

 

 

Subject to your annual re-election as a director and satisfactory performance by you of your duties
as a non-executive director, the appointment may be continued after 31 January 2012 if you and the
Board agree.

Time commitment

You are expected to attend all meetings of the Board and those Board Committees to which you are
appointed, the Annual General Meeting and one or more Board away days. If you cannot attend any
meeting you should advise the Secretary in advance. In addition, you will be expected to devote
appropriate preparation time ahead of each Board and Board Committee meeting and to take part in at
least one visit each year to one of BT’s offices or other sites. It is difficult to be precise
about the amount of time you should expect to spend on this work, but we estimate that you should
allow a minimum of 22 days each year, subject to Committee commitments. Additional time commitment
may also be required if the Company is undergoing a period of particularly increased activity (such
as a major acquisition or capital transaction).

By accepting this letter, you are confirming that you are able to allocate sufficient time to meet
what is expected of you in your role as a non-executive director. The agreement of the Chairman
should be sought before accepting additional commitments that might affect the time you are able to
devote to your role as a non-executive director of the Company.

Role

Non-executive directors have the same general legal responsibilities to the Company as any other
director. The Board’s principal focus is the strategic direction, development and control of the
group, while maintaining sound risk management and internal control systems. In support of this it
approves the group’s values, ethics, business practice policies, strategic plans, annual budgets
and the group’s overall system of internal controls, governance and compliance authorities. It
also has oversight and control of the group’s operating and financial performance. Board members
are expected to constructively challenge and help develop proposals on strategy. These
responsibilities are set out in the formal statement of the Board’s role which you received
previously in your directors’ briefing pack and are in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance
Code.

 

 

Fees and expenses

You will, from 1 January 2011, receive fees for your services as a director of £62,000 a year,
£30,000 as a member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, £7,500 as a member of the Nominating &
Governance Committee, £5,000 as a member of the Pension Scheme Performance Review Group and £5,000
as a member of the Committee for Sustainable and Responsible Business.

Your total fees per annum are therefore £109,500.

The Company will either pay or reimburse you for all travelling, hotel and other expenses incurred
on the Company’s business.

Outside interests

It is accepted and acknowledged that you have business interests other than those of the Company
and have declared any conflicts that are apparent at present. In the event that you become aware
of any potential conflicts of interest this must be disclosed to the Secretary as soon as it
becomes apparent. You will be asked to review the interests notified, on an annual basis. However,
any new interests which arise during your period of appointment should be notified to the Secretary
as soon as possible.

Confidentiality and share dealings

All information acquired during your appointment is confidential to the Company and should not be
released (by whatever means), either during your appointment or following termination, to third
parties without prior clearance from the Secretary. You also undertake to keep secure any
information and material sent to you.

Your attention is also drawn to the requirements under both legislation and regulation as to the
handling and disclosure of price sensitive information. You should avoid making any statements
that might breach these requirements without prior clearance from the Secretary.

You will be bound by BT Group plc’s Articles of Association and by the Company’s share dealing
code.

 

 

Induction and Briefings

The Company has in place arrangements to complement the briefing material you have already received
about the BT group through an on-going programme to keep you informed about the Company’s
businesses, activities and developments, the communications industry and the regulatory
environment. This can include meetings with the Company’s executive management, major shareholders
and other stakeholders, and the external auditors. We will also continue to arrange a tailored
package of visits to business locations so you can see BT and its people at work.

Review

The performance of the Board and its committees is evaluated annually. If, in the interim, there
are any matters which cause you concern about your role you should discuss them with the Chairman
or the Secretary as soon as is appropriate.

Individual training and development needs will be regularly reviewed and agreed with each director
as part of the Board evaluation process.

Insurance

You are covered by the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. The current limit
in respect of any one claim or all claims in aggregate during the period of the insurance policy is
£170 million.

Independent professional advice

The Company has a procedure for its directors, in furtherance of their duties, to take independent
advice if necessary, at the Company’s expense. If you feel it necessary to seek such advice,
please contact the Secretary first. A copy of the procedure was included in your briefing pack.

Termination

Upon termination of your appointment you will, at the Company’s request, promptly resign in writing
as a director of BT Group plc. The Secretary is irrevocably authorised to sign a letter of
resignation on your behalf if you fail to do so.

 

 

Acceptance

Please confirm your acceptance of these terms by signing and returning the attached copy of this
letter.

Yours sincerely

/s/ Andrew Parker

Name: Andrew Parker

ANDREW PARKER

			
	To:	 	Andrew Parker

Company Secretary

			
		 	I confirm acceptance of the above terms of appointment.

	 	 	 

	 

	 	 
	/s/ Phil Hodkinson

	 	16 March 2011

	Name: Phil Hodkinson

	 	Date

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