ALL Virgin / NTL merger discussion
17-01-2006, 17:19
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Re: [Merged] Virgin mobile merging with NTL to take on SKY
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In this case, I think it would be fair to describe the deal as a "takeover", but the distinction is far from clear.
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As merger accounting is no longer available the differentiation is becoming less clear.
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18-01-2006, 01:27
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New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
Well they eventually decided on the what looks like the new name
for UK cable.
http://www.dtg.org.uk/news/news.php?...ss=193&id=1411
I think its cool
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18-01-2006, 01:35
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
So whats the new name 
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18-01-2006, 01:44
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
Virgin Vision
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18-01-2006, 01:49
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
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Virgin Vision
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Is that for real, april is a while of yet 
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18-01-2006, 02:05
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
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Is that for real, april is a while of yet |
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Perhaps they could canibalise the Virgin Galactic logo and just change the word to vision.
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18-01-2006, 02:05
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
why April
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18-01-2006, 02:14
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
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why April
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April 1st, 
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18-01-2006, 03:25
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
not sure if a fancy telling people i am with that new name lol
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18-01-2006, 03:58
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
Sounds like an Unsavoury website lol.
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18-01-2006, 11:07
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Re: [Merged] ALL Virgin / NTL Merger Discussion
Threads merged.
Can we keep all the discussion of this merger in one place please.
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18-01-2006, 11:07
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Re: [Merged] ALL Virgin / NTL Merger Discussion
Sounds too much like Vision Express to me.... is Branson planning on taking on the opticians..? 
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18-01-2006, 11:11
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
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Originally Posted by SMHarman
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Perhaps they could canibalise the Virgin Galactic logo and just change the word to vision.
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Nothing quite like a little hyperboly is there. I mean, Galactic ... 'Sub-Orbital' is somewhat nearer the mark.
I think Virgin Vision sounds like a specialist pay-per-view channel.
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06-03-2006, 18:51
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Re: [Merged] ALL Virgin / NTL merger discussion
So now its merged - finally, who's got the latest on the first job cuts ?
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06-03-2006, 20:05
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Re: New Name for NTL Telewest Virgin Mobile merger
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Perhaps they could canibalise the Virgin Galactic logo and just change the word to vision. |
Nothing quite like a little hyperboly is there. I mean, Galactic ... 'Sub-Orbital' is somewhat nearer the mark.
I think Virgin Vision sounds like a specialist pay-per-view channel. |
 Perhaps they could call it Virgin Vista
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