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\nCharter Communications, already the No. 1 cable operator in the U.S., closed its acquisition of Cox Communications, creating a cable giant with operations in 45 states serving roughly 37 million customers.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe closing of the deal, valued at $34.5 billion, comes after the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) last week voted to approve the transaction, which was the final federal and state regulatory approval required. Charter announced the deal to acquire Cox in May 2025.<\/p>\n

\n\tWithin a year, the merged company will change its parent company name to Cox Communications. But it will operate its services as Spectrum (the Charter moniker) across all markets. The company will remain headquartered in Stamford, Conn., while keeping a \u201csignificant presence\u201d in the Atlanta area (where Cox was based).<\/p>\n

\n\tCharter said that, to \u201cwelcome its new customers,\u201d the company is offering one free year of mobile service to Cox internet customers who don\u2019t already subscribe to Cox Mobile. In mid-September, Spectrum plans to launch \u201cits entire suite of products to all consumers\u201d in former Cox markets.<\/p>\n

\n\tWith the deal, John Malone\u2019s Liberty Broadband ceased to be a direct shareholder in Charter and no longer designates directors for election to the Charter board. Malone, the \u201ccable cowboy\u201d who has engineered many of the biggest deals in the sector over the years, first invested in Charter in 2013. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWhen Liberty first invested in Charter more than a decade ago, we saw an opportunity to build scale behind a great management team and operating model,\u201d Malone said in a statement. \u201cThe combination of Charter and Cox creates a stronger, more competitive company to further invest and innovate, while giving Liberty Broadband shareholders a direct interest in its future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tCharter also touted the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with seamless connectivity and video entertainment, and high-quality customer service delivering powerful benefits for customers, local communities, employees and shareholders.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe addition of Cox to the Spectrum footprint is one that can be celebrated by customers, employees and investors alike,\u201d said Chris Winfrey (pictured above<\/em>), Charter president and CEO, in a statement. \u201cTogether, we will bring the best products, at the best price, coupled with the highest level of customer service to more customers across our expanded 45-state Spectrum footprint. And Cox employees will soon have access to all the programs and benefits that have made Charter an employer of choice where its 100% U.S.-based employees can build long-term careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAlex Taylor, previously chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises, has been appointed chairman of the newly merged company. Eric Zinterhofer (formerly Charter\u2019s chairman) has been named the lead independent director of the board. Winfrey will continue in his current role as president and CEO and board member. In addition to Taylor, Cox Enterprises has appointed Dallas Clement and Mark Greatrex to Charter\u2019s 13-member board.<\/p>\n

\n\tAdvance\/Newhouse, which, like Cox, contributed its operations to Charter\u2019s partnership in 2016, will retain its two board seats held by Steve Miron and Michael Newhouse.<\/p>\n

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