mergers
CPUC Judge Proposes Approving Charter-Cox Merger
A CPUC commissioner filed an alternative decision that would still approve the deal, but impose fewer conditions
mergers
Groups Want More Affordability Conditions on Charter-Cox Deal in Calif.
The cable companies say the terms they’ve agreed to match the Verizon-Frontier merger the state approved earlier this year
Arkansas
Executive Director Molinaro Retiring from Broadband Association of Arkansas
Joe Molinaro has served as Executive Director since 2008
Broadband Mapping and Data
Rhode Island Legislators Take Aim at 16-Year-Old Broadband Law
Proposed measure would give the state new authority to collect independent data on speeds, outages, and provider performance.
Infrastructure
Charter, Comcast Also Confident Amid Starlink Competition
Charter reached settlements with two intervenors in California’s review of its Cox acquisition.
mergers
California Hearings on Charter-Cox Deal Approaching
Evidentiary hearings are set for April 20-24 on the $34.5 billion deal.
Internet
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Legal Shield for AI, Internet Providers, Legal Expert Says
Decision reinforces protections for dual-use technologies, with implications for generative AI systems.
Copyright
Supreme Court Vacates Copyright Decision Against Astound Subsidiary
The Fifth Circuit had affirmed a $46 million penalty against Grande Communications.
Copyright
Supreme Court Sides 9-0 With Cox in Copyright Case
‘Mere knowledge that a service will be used to infringe is insufficient to establish the required intent to infringe,’ Justice Clarence Thomas wrote.
Customer service
Charter Closing Appleton, Wis. Call Center in May
The company said any of the 313 employees without a new position would be eligible for severance packages.
mergers
New York Approves Charter-Cox Deal
The cable companies are now waiting only on California’s review.
cable
Charter, Comcast Focused on Customer Service, Savings to Win Customers Back
Optimum also introduced low-priced plans at $25 per month for five years.
mergers
FCC Approves $34.5 Billion Charter-Cox Merger
The combined company would have about 36 million broadband subs.
Copyright
Supreme Court Seen as Likely to Overturn Fourth Circuit’s Ruling in Cox v. Sony
But it’s not clear what new standard justices will lay out.
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.
