Time Warner, Earthlink Strike Deal at FTC's Demand

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NEW YORK-Facing a government demand that it forge an agreement with a competing Internet-service provider, Time Warner Cable signed a deal to provide EarthLink Inc.’s broadband Internet servi ces over its cable system.
Terms weren’t disclosed.

Time Warner (TWX) said the agreement is contingent upon approval from the Federal Trade Commission and the closing of its merger with America Online Inc. (AOL).

Since AOL, Dulles, Va., agreed to acquire Time Warner on Jan. 10, the companies have promised to complete the deal by the end of fall, or Dec.





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