Interesting article in The Guardian today (
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/s...387377,00.html) suggests a merged NTL/Telewest may be forced to open up its cable networks to rival companies wishing to offer broadband etc. I quote: "Rivals of NTL and Telewest are pushing for conditions to be attached to any merger of the two businesses that would force the cable companies to open their network to other telecoms operators.
With both companies having completed their financial restructurings, investment bankers expect them to merge this year. While refusing to comment directly on the possibility of creating a single British cable television operator, executives from both companies are mindful of the potential benefits of a deal.
There is a growing desire among telecoms companies for NTL and Telewest, whose fibre-optic cables reach more than 13 million UK homes, to open up their networks so other companies can provide services such as broadband internet access"
This would be a welcome move methinks!
Andy