Cable and satellite to vie for data transfer market

This year could see an intensification of the battle for market share between cable and satellite television companies, as cable companies rush to introduce data transfer, including internet access, to their stable of services. Satellite has the first mover advantage, as new customers do not require the laying down of wires. Stephen Powers of Telewest Communications says: "Satellite relies on customers to build the network by installing the equipment. We have to install the cable, dig a trench and put a cable through to your living room." Telewest aims to convert existing analogue cable c...