Telewest history
2006
The ntl and Telewest merger was completed in March, creating
ntl:Telewest Business.
2005
In October, Telewest announces a
merger with ntl, which will create the UK's second largest
communications company and leading triple-play service provider.
Telewest Business delivers a comprehensive range of solutions,
across the UK, including broadband and internet services,
networking solutions, voice and IP and multimedia services.
2004
In July, Telewest emerges from its financial restructuring as
Telewest Global Inc. Shares begin trading on NASDAQ National
Market.
2002
Telewest Communications plc enters
discussions on financial restructuring with its
stakeholders.
2000
In April, Telewest merges with
Flextech. In November, Telewest extends its cable network with the
acquisition of Eurobell taking the total number of homes passed to
4.9 million.
1999
Telewest purchases the remaining 50%
stake in Cable London from ntl, adding 0.4 million franchise homes
in north London.
1998
Telewest announces a merger with
General Cable, and acquires an outstanding interest in Birmingham
Cable, adding a further 1.7 million franchise homes in Yorkshire,
west London and Birmingham.
1995
Telewest merges with SBC
Communications, adding franchises in the midlands and north west
totalling 1.3 million homes.
1994
Telewest successfully completes a stock market flotation.
1992
The joint venture company is
renamed Telewest Communications.
1991
United Artists merges with their
largest shareholder TCI (now Liberty Media), to create the largest
cable operator in the US. A joint venture between TCI and US West
is announced.
1989
United Cable of Denver merges with
United Artists Cable International.
1988
Croydon Cable is acquired by United Cable of Denver, US.
Franchises in Edinburgh, Avon and south east are added.
1984
The Telewest story begins in Croydon operating under the name of
Croydon Cable.