--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - May 12, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY - U.K. cable operator Telewest reported that it netted 23,000 customers, increased ARPU (average revenue per unit - or subscriber) to 45.34 pounds ($84.61 U.S.) and reduced monthly churn from 1.1 percent to 1.0 percent when compared to fourth quarter 2004. Customer and RGU growth was lower than in the seasonally strong fourth quarter but higher than in the corresponding quarter last year, the company said.
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