Research and Markets: NTL Merges with Telewest to Become the UK's Leading Broadband Provider with 2.5 Million Customers

Business Wire, Dec 15, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47084) has announced the addition of NTL Inc: Company Analysis to their offering.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of NTL and includes the company's history, organizational structure and description of its businesses. The company is also examined within the SWOT framework.

The report highlights the key financial parameters of the company. The report explains strategic acquisitions made by NTL over the years to diversify its offerings and strengthen its position in the market. The company merged with Telewest (completed in March 2006) and became the UK's leading broadband provider with 2.5 million customers, and the second-largest pay-TV operator with 3.3 million subscribers.

Topics Covered:

1. Corporate Overview
2. Business Description
3. SWOT Analysis
4. Key Business Strategies
5. Information Technology (IT) Deployment and its Role
6. Financial Performance
7. Competitive Landscape

Appendix, Figures and Tables

Summary

NTL Incorporated is one of the leading cable companies offering broadband, digital television, telephony, content and communications services in the UK. NTL provides internet access, telephone and digital & analog television services to residential customers, including broadband customers.

The company's television services include 130 channels, interactive features, pay-per-view services, films and sports events through pay television, and analog television services packages. It also provides national and international telephone directory inquiry services. NTL has, over the years, made strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and strengthen its position in the market. The planned purchase of Virgin Mobile (if successful) will also reinforce NTLs current triple-play offering by adding wireless services and also enable it to take advantage of the Virgin brand.

Companies Mentioned:

- Telewest
- BSkyB
- BBC
- ITV
- Viacom
- Discovery
- Turner
- CRC Group
- FilmFlex

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