European broadband operators ntl and Telewest Broadband are launching VOD services using SeaChange International's VOD platform.

Offering movie content from SeaChange partner, On Demand, the SeaChange open VOD system works with third-party technologies, including Telewest Broadband digital set-top boxes from Pace, Samsung and Scientific-Atlanta.

Telewest Broadband customers in Bristol, England were the first to receive the VOD service. In Glasgow, Scotland, the ntl On Demand service offers children's and adult content and a music video service.