JD Vance
Broadband Affordability Falters in 2025
In spite of the political salience of 'affordability,' federal rollbacks, industry pressure, and stalled state efforts took a toll on low-income Americans' broadband.
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.
mergers
WOW! Acquisition Closed
Digital Bridge and Crestview Partner took the cable operator private in a $1.5 billion deal.
People
Jim Holanda Named Cable One CEO
He previously led Astound Broadband for 15 years.
Spectrum
Budget Law’s Spectrum Auction Mandate Raises Stakes for Wi-Fi, CBRS
The legislation would task the NTIA with finding about 500 megahertz and the FCC with finding another 300 megahertz for auction.
convergence
Cable CEOs: Broadband Market Still Tough, But Optimistic About Convergence
The Comcast and Charter executives spoke at separate sessions at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference Monday
mergers
Charter, Cox Defend Merger to FCC
The companies argued they don't compete with each other and have been buffeted by subscriber losses.
Earnings
Cable Unlikely to Grow Subscribers This Decade: New Street
On the FWA front, MoffettNathanson estimates the service accounts for more than half the traffic on Verizon, T-Mobile networks.
mergers
Groups Petition FCC to Deny Charter-Cox Merger
Coalition warns $34.5B deal would create ‘unchecked gatekeeper power’ and labor harms
mergers
State, Local Chambers Push FCC to Approve $34.5B Charter-Cox Merger
Supporters say the deal could expand broadband investment, onshore customer service jobs, and improve employee wages.
5G Wireless
5G Fixed Wireless Gains Blueprint for Multi-Tenant Broadband
The industry group said the new design helps providers extend reliable internet to multi-dwelling units.
Earnings
Charter Loses 109,000 Broadband Subscribers
The cable giant said competition from fixed wireless and fiber isn’t letting up.
Public Safety
Verizon in Los Angeles and Charter in North Carolina Hit by Network Vandalism
The outages underscored growing concerns about the physical security of broadband networks
Wireless
Spectrum, Broadcom Showcase Nearly 10 Gbps WiFi Breakthrough
The demo highlighted WiFi’s potential on higher frequencies
FCC
FCC to Examine Broadband Nutrition Labels at October Meeting
The agency will also take up satellite regulations, NextGen TV, and prison communication rates, among other things.
Environment
Report: Industry Pacts Save $22 Billion in Power Costs, Reduce Carbon Output
T-Mobile joins energy-efficiency agreement for home internet devices
Copyright
SCOTUS Told Fourth Circuit Ruling Could Cut Off Families From Internet
Broad coalition urges justices to reject $1 billion piracy verdict against Cox Communications.
