Broadcasting over phone lines trial

Title

Broadcasting over phone lines trial

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

15 Nov 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:01

Description

British Telecom has launched a trial in Colchester and Ipswich of new services over phone lines via set-top boxes, to include films, television, home shopping and community information. The pricing structure has yet to be worked out. Chief correspondent Paul Maurice went along to the launch and reports, including interview with Rupert Gavin of BT. Ends abruptly.

Contributors

Paul Maurice; Rupert Gavin

Keywords

Broadcasting; Ipswich; Telecommunications; Colchester; British Telecom

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