 The deal was finalised a week later on 8 June 1991, with TCI acquiring the remaining 46% of United Artists, to allow full control.TCI and US West announced a joint venture, and in 1992, the joint venture company became Telewest Communications, a combination of the names of both founding companies.In June 1995, Telewest merged with SBC Communications, adding franchises in the Midlands and North West serving 1.3 million homes.