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OFT clears multi-media mergers - BSkyB/Easynet and NTL/Telewest.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-DEC-05
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 December 2005-UK Government: OFT clears multi-media mergers - BSkyB/Easynet and NTL/Telewest(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The OFT today announced the clearance of the proposed acquisition by BSkyB Broadband Services Limited (Sky) of Easynet Group Plc (Easynet) and the merger of NTL Incorporated (ntl) and Telewest Global, Inc (Telewest).

The OFT has decided that the test for merger reference to the Competition Commission is not met in either case. Both cases relate to the emergence of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) as an alternative means to provide "triple-play" (pay-TV, internet and telecommunications) services.

Sky/Easynet: Sky's acquisition of Easynet will enable it to offer triple-play services, in which it currently has no offering, in competition...

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