NTL secures third place in UK cable

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NTL said it will evaluate the programs supply deals of ComTel and Diamond Cable, the two cable operators it has acquired. An added market leverage was given NTL after the acquisition, according to John Gregg, managing director for corporate development at the NTL Group. NTL will be covering 5.2 million homes because of the additional 1.1 million homes covered by ComTel's franchise territories and the 1.2 million homes by Diamond. ComTel was paid 550 million British pounds sterling for the franchise while Diamond was given 380 million British pounds sterling.

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Says it will evaluate the programs supply deals of ComTel and Diamond Cable, the two cable operators it has acquired

United Kingdom, NTL Inc., Article

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The US story: transatlantic connection for UK cable

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American and Canadian companies successfully infiltrated the British Cable industry in the 1980's by taking advantage of a loophole in foreign ownership rulings and obtained an 80% stake in the market. The direction, speed and technological developments of the companies now have to be monitored closely by the the British Cable Authority because their owners have different goals from the British. Any management changes in the parent companies may have an impact on the British subsidiaries.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communication, Telephone Communications, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, History, Telephone services, International trade

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Asia's rising Star

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Star TV, which is owned by News Corp., has struggled to be profitable in Asian broadcasting, however its influence is getting stronger. Upon finishing its first ten years of existence, the company looks forward to what the next ten years hold. Though profits may not be in the near future, consumers are expected to see much better service from Star TV.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Asia, Hong Kong, Management, Forecasts and trends, Star TV Inc.

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