Talks began in 1981 between Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited and Capital Broadcasting Company with a view to merging both companies to provide a stronger overall operation in light of expected competition from cable television, satellite receivers, subscriptions television and home videos, while continuing to provide quality, free television service to all Bermuda household. Talks were completed in 1982 and the two companies merged, becoming known as the Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited. Additional radio and television facilities were constructed and the previous North Shore Road studios of ZFB were phased out with staff and equipment being transferred to Fort Hill during the same year.