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Cablecom enables recording with DigiCard
31.08.2010
Beginning 1 September 2010, cablecom DigiCard users will also be able to record digital TV programmes. The current copy protection will be removed automatically by a software update. Since May 2010, the Digital Television line-up from Cablecom includes a choice between either the DigiCard as an easy entry into digital TV in HD quality or the digital set–top box with additional features, or both.
Experience the new cablecom – or simply return the products
25.08.2010
If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to enjoy high-speed Internet or TV in HD quality, now is the time! Cablecom is launching its autumn campaign today un-der the motto “Try and buy”. All of cablecom’s products can be tried out imme-diately and without commitment for two whole months without any further costs or contractual obligations.
Cablecom nets more customers over all digital products
04.08.2010
Cablecom’s upward trend, which started in the second half of 2009, is still going strong in the second quarter of 2010. The leading Swiss cable network provider recorded growing customer figures over all digital product groups and increased turnover by 0.5% to CHF 277 million in comparison to the previous year’s second quarter.
Cablecom launches high definition feature films on-demand
22.07.2010
From 22 July 2010 box office hits such as “Avatar” and “Up In The Air” will also be available in top picture quality. Complemented by perfect sound from Dolby Digital 5.1, outstanding film entertainment can be had from as little as CHF 7.50. Swiss television's own productions are also available from Cablecom on-demand for a whole week – for free, at any time.
Cablecom business implements gigabit data network for Diagnostic Centers of the RODIAG Group
07.07.2010
At the end of June 2010 cablecom business signed a contract for the construction and operation of a high-speed network with the RODIAG Group, which specializes in radio diagnostics. This network is designed to link the RODIAG sites in the north and east of Switzerland. From this autumn it will be possible for data to be exchanged in the new optical fibre corporate network at rates of up to 1,000 Mbit/s.
Cablecom extends Fiber Power to Lucerne and Biel
07.07.2010
After Zurich, Berne, Winterthur, St.Gallen and certain regions of western Swit-zerland, Lucerne and Biel are now also able to enjoy the Fiber Power services from cablecom. With Fiber Power internet, the latest generation cable network, cablecom is bringing lightning-fast Internet to the home. With download speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s and super-fast uploads. Cablecom customers can now surf the net up to five times faster than with the quickest DSL providers using the existing cable connection. Fiber Power is now already available to over 50 per-cent of all households throughout Switzerland that are connected to cablecom.
SRG SSR idée suisse and cablecom business renew contract and equip the distribution network infrastructure for a high-resolution future
10.06.2010
SRG SSR idée suisse and cablecom reached an agreement regarding the joint expansion of the distribution network infrastructure. Converting the television production to HD will increase the current transmission capacities eightfold. To enable this, the existing partnership regarding the operation of the SAMBA distribution network, which has been running successfully since 2005, was extended for a further six years.
The summer’s top sports events - in brilliant HD quality
07.06.2010
Cablecom is offering its digital television customers in Switzerland the chance to enjoy this summer’s sport in high-definition picture and sound quality. Live in 3D on Eurosport, cablecom will present the French Open from the Roland Garros stadium to selected customers.
Cablecom simplifies digital television with the DigiCard – and provides HD for everyone
19.05.2010
With its DigiCard, cablecom is enhancing and simplifying its digital television products. Cablecom is now offering high-definition (HD) television in each of the four channel packages – with or without a set-top box. At the same time, cablecom is slashing the prices for the super-fast Fiber Power internet 50 and Fiber Power internet 100 products. People who opt for a combination deal save the most money.
Cablecom launches Fiber Power Services for SMEs and home offices
12.05.2010
As a new feature, cablecom is now offering its B2B customers bandwidths from 10/2 to 100/7 Mbit/s throughout Switzerland. The new innovative Cloud Service (virtual telephone system) for the fixed network and low-cost bundle deals are also included.
Roland Bischofberger appointed as cablecom’s Director of Corporate Communications
10.05.2010
Cablecom has appointed Roland Bischofberger, currently Investor Relations Manager at OC Oerlikon, as the new Director of Corporate Communications.
Cablecom’s upward trend continues
07.05.2010
Following the Liberty Global Group results published for the first quarter, cablecom announces a continued upward trend in all digital product groups and an increase of 1% in turnover to CHF 275 million in comparison to the previous year’s first quarter.
Cablecom broadcasts the first 3D television in Switzerland
12.04.2010
In the framework of a pilot project, cablecom is the first cable network operator to broadcast a programme in 3D in Switzerland. Yesterday evening the final of the US Masters golf tournament in Augusta was broadcast in 3D. This allowed cablecom to demonstrate that its network is ready for the television of the future.
Cablecom speeds up Fiber Power internet and introduces UPC logo
31.03.2010
From 1 April 2010 surfing the Internet will be even faster and more cost effective for cablecom customers. In Fiber Power internet 20, cablecom is launching a product which is based on its next-generation cable network. At monthly charges of CHF 50, it is almost four times faster than products with a comparable price from the competition. At the same time, cablecom will be embarking on changing its brand identity – as already announced – with the introduction of the UPC logo.
Cablecom makes access to digital TV in HD quality and Internet easier and cheaper
09.03.2010
From June 2010, cablecom upgrades the cable connection of 1.5 million Swiss households and introduces a new basic digital TV offer with 55 channels including HD suisse. Cable TV customers can get access to this new of-fer via a fully interactive HD set-top box and additional features for only CHF 4 per month, or via the DigiCard for CHF 99 and without extra monthly costs. The cablecom cable connection also comes with new free Internet connection and transmission speed of 300 Kbit/s. The upgrade of the unchanged ba-sic analogue package and the additional options are linked with an increase in the service charge for the cable connection of CHF 0.70 to a total of CHF 23.20, in agreement with the price regulator.
400,000 customers watch cablecom digital television
25.02.2010
After Liberty Global Europe’s posting of the annual results for 2009, cablecom reports an increase in annual sales of CHF 7 million to CHF 1,105 million. In the strategically important segment of digital television, cablecom recorded around 400,000 customers by mid February 2010. Compared with the end of 2009 (379,000 customers), the company has seen accelerating growth over the past few weeks.
Cablecom expands Fiber Power services to the city of St. Gallen
17.02.2010
After Zurich, Bern and Winterthur, also the city of St. Gallen can now enjoy the Fiber Power services offered by cablecom. Fiber Power is the next generation of high-speed Internet and offers download speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s and higher upload volumes. Cablecom customers can now surf the net up to five times faster than with the quickest DSL providers. Fiber Power is currently available to almost 50% of Swiss households with cablecom connections; most of the remaining households will have access by the end of 2010.
Cablecom expands customer service and marketing
11.02.2010
Launched in autumn 2009, its «Changing for you» programme aims to radically strengthen customer focus throughout the entire company. As a result, the company has created the new Operational Excellence & Customer Ex-perience department. Cablecom is also aligning its marketing organisation with the new customer-centric corporate strategy.
Winter Olympics in HD – cablecom makes it possible
26.01.2010
Right on time for the start of the Winter Olympics on 12 February 2010 in Van-couver, cablecom is launching the HD version of the two public service stations ARD and ZDF in its basic digital TV package - at no extra charge. The two German channels will be activated in high-definition quality on 2 February.
News-Archiv 2009
World Radio Switzerland now in cablecom’s analogue cable network
30.11.2009
At the beginning of November, the Federal Office of Communication (BAKOM), told cablecom that public service broadcaster World Radio Switzerland (WRS) would have to be aired on the analogue cable network. WRS is the English language radio station for Switzerland’s international audience. It is operated by the SRG SSR idée suisse in cooperation with the BBC. From 2 December 2009, cablecom will now be transmitting WRS instead of BBC World Radio on the analogue cable network throughout the whole of Switzerland.
Liberty Global reports third quarter 2009 results
05.11.2009
Q3 & YTD Rebased OCF Growth of 8% – Record OCF Margin of 45.3% in Q3 – YTD FCF Growth of 24% to $662 million
«Three for two» – Cablecom launches combination deals
26.10.2009
The cablecom entertainment world is now available as an attractive combination deal: «3 for 2» and the «2-pack» deals offer the customer lightning-quick Internet, telephony and exciting television from one source at consistently competitive prices. This is cablecom’s way of rewarding customers who are already using several services and of giving customers the chance to check out another product free-of-charge or at half price.
Eric Tveter, cablecom Managing Director: «The customer wants freedom of choice»
20.10.2009
During the 8th Biel Bienne Communication Days from 20 to 21 October, Eric Tveter, Managing Director cablecom gave a presentation entitled «The future is mobile - and what is the fixed line network provider’s standpoint?»
Television on demand: Cablecom and Swiss Television launch TV on demand
15.10.2009
In cooperation with Swiss Television, cablecom is launching TV on demand as of immediate effect. As a result, cablecom customers in the greater Zurich area can now catch up on all programmes produced by Swiss Television at any time for up to a week after their initial broadcast. This is part of cablecom’s digital basic offer and comes at no extra cost. By the end of 2010, this service will be available countrywide.
Cablecom appoints new Marketing Vice President
08.10.2009
From 1 December 2009, Koen Verwee will take over as the Marketing and Product Management Vice President at cablecom. Over the past few years, the 40-year-old Belgian has been Vice President of Market Development at Telenet, the largest provider of broadband cable services in Belgium and one of the leading cable operators in Europe. There are also further changes in the communications and sales departments: Hans-Peter Nehmer, Director of Corporate Communications, will leave the company at the end of 2009. His responsibilities will be taken on by Franco Gullotti, previous Head of Media Relations at Swiss. Raymond Löhr, former Sales Director Europe at UPC Corporate and interim Sales Director at cablecom since July 2009, will take on this role permanently with immediate effect.
Cablecom: «Best Swiss Corporate Network Carrier» for the fourth time
10.09.2009
In the latest published telecom rating from Swiss business magazine «BILANZ», cablecom has once again taken first place in the «Corporate Network» category – just as it did in 2005, 2006 and 2008. The rating is conducted annually and is based on a representative survey of business customers of the major Swiss telecommunications companies.
Cablecom launches first Fiber Power services with speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s
01.09.2009
Cablecom kick starts the next Internet speed level: Fiber Power internet brings the next generation of fast Internet provision, with download speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s and increased upload volumes. Cablecom customers can now surf the net up to five times faster than with the quickest DSL providers. Cablecom’s new Internet access is available immediately in the Zurich, Bern and Winterthur areas and will be extended across Switzerland by the end of 2010.
Liberty Global reports second quarter 2009 results
05.08.2009
Rebased Operating Cash Flow Growth of 8% in Q2 & YTD – Free Cash Flow of $496 Million YTD – Consolidated Liquidity of $3 Billion
1 million households upgraded – Ready for Fiber Power Internet Speeds
18.06.2009
Concluding significant network modernisation throughout Switzerland in the past years, one million cablecom households are now upgraded to the highest level of capacity and performance. The upgrade program will allow the widespread introduction of new interactive services planned in late autumn – such as Video and TV on demand – and ultra fast Fiber Power internet products with speeds of over 100 Megabits per second.
Eric Tveter appointed as new Managing Director Cablecom
12.05.2009
Eric Tveter (50) has been appointed, effective immediately, as Managing Director of cablecom, the largest cable network operator in Switzerland and subsidiary of UPC Broadband, the European division of Liberty Global.
Liberty Global reports first quarter 2009 results
06.05.2009
Record Quarter in Organic Digital Cable Additions – Rebased OCF Growth of 7%; FCF Increased 31% – Debt Maturities Opportunistically Extended
Cablecom broadcasts SSF on its analogue cable network
30.03.2009
At the end of February, the Federal Office of Communication (OFCOM) approved the Swiss sports television channel (SSF) application to be broadcast in cablecom’s analogue cable network. The decision was justified by the fact that, as a broad-based sports channel, SSF complements the sports products of other TV operators and, in particular, of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG). Cablecom accepts OFCOM’s media policy decision and will broadcast SSF from 1 July 2009 on the analogue cable network in german-speaking Switzerland instead of the German sports channel DSF/HSE 24.
Cablecom to expand its basic digital service
16.03.2009
From 17 March, cablecom will extend its digital TV channel selection. 16 new channels will be added to the basic digital service – nine of which are in English. As a result, cablecom now offers Switzerland’s most comprehensive TV package in English.
Cablecom continues to grow
24.02.2009
In 2008, cablecom achieved a respectable result under difficult conditions. In comparison with the previous year, turnover increased by 4.8 percent to CHF 1.098 billion. All advanced digital services showed a growing customer base. Digital television continued to grow the most quickly.
Twice the speed with cablecom’s Internet subscription
05.01.2009
Cablecom is now launching two new Internet packages: hispeed 2000 for 34 Swiss francs and hispeed 10000 for 49 Swiss francs. The upload speeds are 200 and 1,000 kilobits respectively per second (kbps.) The new subscriptions mean a significant increase in the bandwidth for average Internet packages. Previous subscribers can switch to the new products immediately if they wish.
News-Archiv 2008
Cablecom decides to streamline its organisation and announces management change
08.12.2008
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Cablecom continues its growth in third quarter of 2008
06.11.2008
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Cablecom offers high definition recorder
05.11.2008
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Bilanz Telecom Rating 2008: cablecom in 1st place
12.09.2008
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Cablecom launches 100+ Mbps Internet and interactive TV platform in the first half of 2009
26.08.2008
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Sales and customer figures show continuous growth
07.08.2008
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60 new radio stations on the digital service
22.05.2008
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300,000 customers with digital TV
08.05.2008
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Unlimited Internet surfing for only five francs
03.03.2008
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Cablecom business launches SME solution for Internet and telephone
28.02.2008
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Cablecom achieved 1.048 billion Swiss francs turnover in 2007
27.02.2008
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Cablecom increases surfing speed in the mass segment
12.02.2008
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Cablecom increases payroll by 2.6 per cent
06.02.2008
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Frank Zelger to head up Customer Care
17.01.2008
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News-Archiv 2007
UPC TV survey: Television educates children and young people
19.12.2007
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Cablecom launches fastest Internet access
06.12.2007
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Cablecom expands its TV service for cable and Internet
08.11.2007
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Cablecom adds DRS4 News to its radio offering
05.11.2007
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Cablecom transfers service and installation work to partners
09.10.2007
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Cablecom is halving prices of product combinations
30.08.2007
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Cablecom outsources construction of the cable network
16.08.2007
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Cablecom Re-launches Teleclub
17.07.2007
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Cablecom launches the high-resolution television service HDTV
21.06.2007
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Cablecom's new digital television launched successfully
11.05.2007
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Handicapped athletes compete in the cablecom challenge 2007 in Lugano
09.05.2007
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Faster surfing: hispeed 3000 to be upgraded to hispeed 3500
29.03.2007
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Free phone calls to the Swiss fixed network forever
18.03.2007
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Cablecom reports fourth quarter 2006 results
01.03.2007
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Changes in cablecom’s management
19.01.2007
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Surfing faster with cablecom hispeed 10 000
08.01.2007
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News-Archiv 2006
Cablecom Announces TV Channel Migrations for 2007
28.12.2006
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Swiss TV comes out tops with the Swiss – Klapproth and Thurnheer most popular TV presenters in German-speaking Switzerland
19.12.2006
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The providers take the next step in the fight against spam
16.11.2006
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Digital television for everyone – cablecom lowers its prices
14.11.2006
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Cablecom welcomes television over copper wire in a sophisticated TV market
31.10.2006
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Teleclub and cablecom begin co-operation
17.10.2006
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Cablecom advances the process of television digitalization in Switzerland
19.09.2006
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Cablecom best corporate network carrier in the Bilanz telecommunications rating
13.09.2006
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Cablecom to become top partner of Special Olympics Switzerland
05.09.2006
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Network modernisation in Geneva – cablecom becomes a partner of Naxoo and strengthens its presence in French-speaking Switzerland
04.09.2006
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cablecom and Econis to build a fibre optic network for Glarner Kantonalbank
16.08.2006
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cablecom and partner NextiraOne are awarded major bid in Basel
02.08.2006
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cablecom offers wide range of channels - cablecom adds the new Swiss channel 3+ to its line-up
28.07.2006
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cablecom is the official telecom supplier of Allianz Swiss Open Gstaad
07.07.2006
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Lower porting costs for cablecom
04.07.2006
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cablecom adjusts its shift premium policy
29.06.2006
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cablecom extends its product range with the new mobile offering «cablecom mobile connect»
09.05.2006
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Digital telephony: cablecom and UPC double their customer numbers in 18 month
20.04.2006
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Rudolf Fischer is named Managing Director of cablecom
03.04.2006
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cablecom sets new standards – five times more bandwidth for the digital household
01.03.2006
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cablecom offers a plattform for temporary radio stations
31.01.2006
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cablecom – digital communication services from a single source
10.01.2006
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News-Archiv 2005
cablecom lowers the prepaid rate
20.12.2005
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Mobile phone calls with cablecom
16.12.2005
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cablecom digital tv – watch what you want, when you want
14.12.2005
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High credibility for Swiss television – Stephan Klapproth voted favorite news moderator
13.12.2005
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Cablecom business secures major order in Geneva
29.11.2005
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Social partners reach an innovative social plan agreement
25.11.2005
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cablecom hispeed light – 300 Kbit/s for only CHF 10.- per month
21.11.2005
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UPC Pan European Television Survey 2005
16.11.2005
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Cablecom implements the planned reorganization
08.11.2005
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Cablecom Management Change
07.11.2005
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Liberty Global completes the acquisition of cablecom
26.10.2005
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cablecom and redIT develop solutions for small and midsize businesses
19.10.2005
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Cablecom sets new standards for broadband Internet with hispeed 6000
03.10.2005
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Liberty to acquire cablecom
30.09.2005
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cablecom digital tv – More than 110 digital radio and TV stations for the Swiss Romandie
12.09.2005
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Cablecom is best corporate network carrier in Bilanz’s annual Telecoms Ratings
06.09.2005
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One entire year of free phone calls
30.08.2005
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cablecom and NextiraOne close a gap in the market for Swiss business customers
22.08.2005
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Play for Peace - children set an example for the world
12.08.2005
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Celebrating one year of cablecom digital phone - a «Flatrate» birthday present for Switzerland
31.05.2005
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300'000 people in Switzerland now surf the Internet with hispeed
26.05.2005
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Leading Swiss Internet providers join forces to combat spam
19.05.2005
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Mickey Mouse & Co. now on cablecom
18.05.2005
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cablecom welcomes Swiss Federal Court's temporary injunction against Swisscom
12.05.2005
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cablecom digital tv - new channels from Disney and Sony
11.05.2005
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The smart way to watch television – cablecom digital tv
03.05.2005
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Strategic Partnership with the C More Group - cablecom launches a new digital movie channel
14.04.2005
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cablecom introduces new approaches to customer service
06.04.2005
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cablecom signs contract worth millions with SRG SSR idée suisse
01.04.2005
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cablecom announces the refinancing of existing credit facilities with private offering of Floating Rate Senior Secured Notes
22.03.2005
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cablecom sets new standards with SMS service in fixed network telephony
10.03.2005
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Changes to analogic TV service
08.03.2005
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Innovation and digitalization in the cablecom network
02.03.2005
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Safer Surfing - cablecom launches comprehensive security package
19.01.2005
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News-Archiv 2004
Into the future with strengthened management structure
08.12.2004
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A quarter of a million hispeed internet users
29.11.2004
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cablecom advances digitalization in Switzerland
15.11.2004
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Price for cablecom’s basic connection to remain unchanged in 2005
29.10.2004
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cablecom sets new standards in mobile internet
11.10.2004
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cablecom takes action against spam
14.07.2004
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Continued success for cablecom digital phone - futher progress in customer service
08.07.2004
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Great interest in cablecom digital phone
11.06.2004
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cablecom stets new standards in Swiss fixed line network telephony
08.06.2004
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Cablecom combines internet and telephone
14.04.2004
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cablecom democratises the mobile Internet and provides the biggest network throughout Switzerland
24.03.2004
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Board announcement from cablecom
18.03.2004
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Improved capital structure
11.03.2004
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Increased security for broadband internet access
02.03.2004
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News-Archiv 2003
Impressive new «hispeed» range
21.11.2003
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Cablecom Successfully Completed its Financial Restructuring
13.11.2003
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Federal Supreme Court rules in cablecom's favour in Teleclub cases
05.09.2003
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Cablecom Announces Principal Terms of Financial Restructuring
19.06.2003
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Negitiations towards a sustainable solution pregressing well
30.04.2003
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Stephan Howeg takes over as Head of Corporate Communications
22.04.2003
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Cablecom digital phone available from today
18.02.2003
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