 The company later became known as "Telewest Broadband" in a rebrand during 2001.Telewest experienced many financial problems in subsequent years, owing to huge debts incurred as a result of constructing its cable network and of acquiring other cable companies and assets.Notably, the Eurobell acquisition had been funded by an equity based deal, with a cash option; the poor performance of the company's stock meant that the cash option was favourable, and the company was not able to cover the call.