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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey
Of course I feel the consumers benefit from BTs networking being opened and im not saying the consumers would not benefit if the cable network was opened up. The fact is though it is completely unfair to expect cable network to open up.
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Not if ownership creates an overly dominant position which acts against consumer interest. This is why industries are regulated, although not terribly effectively in some cases. If they're not then those with the deepest pockets, not necessarily the greatest products, service or marketing nous, will almost inevitably succeed.
NTL can choose not to merge with Telewest and not open up its network, or it can merge with Telewest, enjoy the benefits that brings but may need then, if reports are to be believed, be made to concede access to other providers (for which they will make charge) as a condition of the deal. Their choice.