Christopher Mitchell
New York City Expands Free Wireless, But Missed Opportunities Loom Large
While New York’s existing programs are a welcome effort, they remain a far cry from the city’s original ambition.
Charter
Founded in 1993, Charter Communications is the second-largest wireline broadband provider in the U.S., with $55.1 Billion in Annual Revenue as of 2024. They offer internet, video, voice, and mobile services to more than 32 million customers in 41 states.
Expert Opinion
Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws
Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Study: Wireless Network Speeds of Comcast, Charter Have Soared
Measured user download speeds have increased by more than 100 Mbps
12 Days of Broadband
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
cable
Charter CEO: Hurricanes Hit Hard But Underlying Subscriber Trends Positive
Comcast said fourth quarter losses will be greater than Wall Street expected.
Spectrum
CCIA Raises Alarm Over T-Mobile, UScellular Merger
Trade group concerned about market consolidation, higher consumer bills.
Expert Opinion
How Louisiana Solved the BEAD Rubik’s Cube
Louisiana appears to have achieved the BEAD program’s objective for hundreds of millions of dollars less in subsidy costs than was budgeted.
New York
Open Access ErieNet Fiber Network Gets Underway In Western New York
'Construction has already begun for ErieNet with underground conduit installations, and utility work necessary' for pole attachments.
Charter
T-Mobile: 1 Million Sitting on Fixed Wireless Waiting List
T-Mobile is the leading fixed wireless provider, ending the third quarter with 6 million subscribers.
Cox Communications
ACP Fallout: Wireline Retains Most, Wireless and Satellite Face Major Losses
Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.
mergers
Charter to Acquire Liberty Broadband
Liberty investors will receive 0.236 of a Charter share for each of their Liberty shares.
Earnings
Altice USA Loses 50,000 Broadband Subscribers in Q3
Larger cable companies had reported fewer than expected losses.
Rural
Charter Broadband Losses Better Than Expected
The company said it would have reported positive gains if not for ACP impact.
Infrastructure
Frontier Urges Shareholders to Accept Verizon’s $20 Billion Offer
The debt-burdened ISP countered claims of undervaluation coming from New Street Research and shareholders.
NCTA
Politically Divided FTC Adopts Click-to-Cancel Mandate
Opponents argue the FTC overstepped with the new rules.
Digital Inclusion
October Surprise: Rosenworcel Opens Probe Into ISP Data Caps
Agency leader concerned about the impact on low-income households and healthcare services.
