Could BTL Deal Threaten Press Freedom? The BTL-Speednet deal is being sold as a telecom acquisition, but media owners say it could have serious consequences for press freedom. It doesn’t make sense that our constitution give us freedom of conscience, but constantly we are fighting for freedom of expression and freedom of speech. Media Owners Stand Firm Against Speednet DealThe fight over BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet is also becoming a fight over access, influence, and control. They may need for know whether independent media still have their position or they change their mind.