NTL Appoints COO

NEW YORK and LONDON -- NTL Incorporated (NASDAQ: NTLI) announced today that it has appointed Neil Berkett as Chief Operating Officer with effect from 26 September, 2005.

Formerly Managing Director, Distribution, of Lloyds TSB Group Plc, Neil will be responsible for running ntl’s day-to-day operations, helping the Company to become the UK's premier provider of communications and entertainment services. Neil will report to Simon Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of ntl, and will be based in the Company's operational headquarters in Hook, Hampshire. Neil will join ntl’s Group Operating Board.

Simon Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of ntl, said: “I am delighted to welcome Neil to ntl. He has a strong track record of managing change and driving operational improvements in highly competitive industries. His substantial experience in customer-facing organisations will be invaluable to us as we continue to improve and grow our UK cable business.”

Neil Berkett said: "I am very pleased to be joining ntl and excited by the opportunity. The Company has great prospects and I look forward to working with an already strong team to capitalize on those opportunities."

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