AOL and Time Warner agree open-access cable deal

AOL and Time Warner have signed an open-access cable deal with US anti-trust authorities that could finally pave the way for the two companies' protracted $126bn merger.

By Aled Herbert, 14 December 2000 12:55

NEWS According to reports, both companies will open up their networks to competitors, allaying fears that the merged entity would hold a monopolistic position. The five-person Federal Trade Commission is to meet today to discuss the merger and last night's agreement could prove the decisive concession it needs to give the green light.

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