NTL born killers
Article Abstract:
NTL aims to acquire Cable and Wireless's residential cable operations, while Vivendi is acquiring a 25% stake in BSkyB. Both deals are being referred to the competition regulator, though neither deal is opposed by director-general of fair trading, John Bridgeman. There are a number of theories as to why the deals have been referred, including speculation that British Telecommunications opposes the NTL deal, which could represent a threat to the company.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Not quite magic
Article Abstract:
The World Trade Organization announced on Feb 15, 1997, that 69 countries have agreed to liberalize their telecommunications markets by 1998. This will increase global competition in the largest markets such as Japan and the US, but monopolies are likely to dominate the markets in the short-term.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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