ntl, Britain's biggest cable operator, has selected Cable and Wireless to carry its international IP traffic. Cable and Wireless will join three other IP providers already providing services to the cableco.

Andrew Sangster, Senior VP Service Providers UK at Cable and Wireless, said: "Whether NTL’s customers want to download web content, buy online, send emails or connect their own websites, it is imperative that their internet access is readily available, reliable, and efficient. We are delighted that NTL has chosen our high-quality IP network to enable them to provide exactly this to their customers."

In a press release, Cable and Wireless added: "[ntl] selected Cable & Wireless because the resilience and low latency of its network translates into fast and reliable internet access for customers."