UPC to upgrade its Polish network; in talks on local content deals

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United Pan-Europe Communications will spend up to $100 million (103.7 million euros) for the introduction of high-speed Internet and cable telephone service in Poland. The new services will be launched through the company's Polish cable television network.

On-Line Information Services, Capital expenditures, Videotex & Teletext, Services introduction, Finance, Online services, Internet services, Cable television, UPCO Y

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Cable giant is close to scoring quadruple play

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Time Warner Cable and Sprint Corp. are said to be considering an alliance that would allow the cable operator to offer cell phone services. Such a partnership would give the two telecommunications companies the ability to provide cable television services, high-speed Internet access, and both wired and wireless telephone services in one package, rather than requiring consumers to purchase such services separately. Potentially, such "bundled" services could mean more competitive pricing and a market advantage for companies.

United States, Strategy & planning, Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Services development, Alliances, partnerships, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Internet service providers, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Time Warner Inc., Communications industry, Internet service provider, Sprint Corp., FON, Entertainment industry, Alliances and partnerships, Company business planning, Wireless telecommunications service, Company service development, Service development, Cooperative agreement for service development, Time Warner Cable Inc., Subsidiaries, divisions and units

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UPC makes move into Polish television

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Poland's @Entertainment Inc., a pay television industry leader in the East European country, will be acquired by Amsterdam, Netherlands-based United Pan-Europe Communications NV (UPC) for $1.15 billion. The deal, which creates stiff competition for Canal Plus in Poland, will provide UPC with 130,000 new Polish digital direct-broadcast and 950,000 new Polish cable customers.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Netherlands, Pay Television, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting industry, Pay-per-view television, Subscription television, @Entertainment Inc.

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