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United Utilities is planning to launch a high speed internet access service via the electricity network by late summer, using technology developed jointly by its Norweb business and Nortel. 16-Mar-1999 Tesco is linking up with Norweb to offer extra points to members of its loyalty card scheme if they switch their gas supply to Norweb's Energi operation. 14-Feb-1998 Norweb has started its campaign to take customers in the North West away from British Gas in preparation for the opening up of the market next February, and is offering 22% discounts on their current bills, a wider choice of tariffs and the eventual unification of their electric and gas bills. 06-Oct-1997 United Utilities has announced the disposal of Norweb's US generation interests to Indeck North American Power Fund for £25m. 08-Apr-1997 Comet, the electrical retailer, is acquiring Norweb's electricity showrooms for £29m, and is expected to withdraw from about 57 high-street shops in order to avoid conflict with its existing stores. 13-Nov-1996 Kingfisher is in discussions to acquire the Norweb white-goods chain of shops from United Utilities. 07-Oct-1996 The DTI has given the go-ahead for North West Water's bid for Norweb, which would create the first mixed utility. 03-Nov-1995
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