--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - April 10, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORIES: The following surfaced today at NCTA's National Show, taking place in Atlanta: Charter and Gemstar-TV Guide entered into a long term multi-service agreement that will include Gemstar networks such as TV Guide Channel, TVG Network and TV Guide Spot, as well as the "i-Guide" Interactive Program Guide (IPG). Also, Motorola said the National Cable Television Cooperative placed an order for all-digital, high-def, DVR-capable set-top boxes. The deal is the cable consortium's first-ever volume set-top purchase. And Comcast said it will provide Wal-Mart customers with access to broadband, digital video and voice services in the retail giant's "Connection Centers."
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