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...that's what forums are for guessing about things like this on cold winter days!

Personally, I don't think Liberty would want to hive things off. They've stated their policy is to consolidate the European cable industry and then sell it off to a suitable buyer when they think the time is right. It would seem odd that they have gone to the effort of buying separate cable cos and trying to integrate some things together, only to split it all up again.

If Vodafone see continuing growth in what they already do, they won't make a move. But if they believe that "content" aka programming is key, then they will have to morph into a different company than what they are now. Whether that involves Liberty, who knows.