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.
Copyright
Supreme Court Grapples With ISP Copyright Dispute
'We are being put to two extremes here... How do we announce a rule that deals with those two extremes?'
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.
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: Cox-Charter Merger an Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Antitrust
The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.
Copyright
Broadband So Important That Even Infringement Needn't Knock Pirates Offline, Cox Says
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Cox v. Sony on Dec. 1.
Copyright
Sony to Supreme Court: Cox Should Have Taken Repeat Infringers Offline
Oral arguments in the major copyright case were scheduled for Dec. 1.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Consider FTC Firing, Piracy Liability for ISPs in Upcoming Term
Circuit courts are split on whether the FCC can issue fines after SEC v. Jarkesy, but the Supreme Court hasn't yet been asked to weigh in.
Arizona
Arizona, eX², and Cox Partner on 20-Year Fiber Deal to Expand Rural Broadband
New lease agreement will expand rural broadband in Arizona.
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.
People
NCTA Names Former Sen. Cory Gardner as New CEO
Former senator to succeed Michael Powell as head of cable and broadband trade group.
