UPC in the frame with broadband services

Communications services provider UPC is to offer extended services to its TV and broadband customers as competition in the industry is expected to intensify over coming months.

UPC announced yesterday that 300,000 current customers who have a TV and broadband bundle will have free access to its new Horizon TV app and online service.

The company is also offering a free upgrade to 200,000 older broadband customers who do not already have its entry- level speed of 50 mbps, which has available to all new customers since last year. About 150,000 customers will receive a new, free modem, while the remaining 50,000 will be able to access the improved broadband speed automatically.