abstract from CR article

[David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

TOKYO, JAPAN, 1994 FEB 10 (NB) -- Sumitomo Trading and
Telecommunications Inc. (TCI) have signed a business
agreement concerning cable television in the US.


The agreement calls for both firms to provide cable TV
services in the US. Both Sumitomo Trading and TCI have chosen
the easiest way to get a head start -- by acquiring cable TV
firms. They plan to provide their services through these firms.


In order to acquire cable TV firms, both firms have already
.....