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FCC Greenlights $34.5B Charter-Cox Mega-Merger
28 Feb
Summary
- FCC approved Charter's $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications.
- Deal creates largest U.S. cable provider with 38 million subscribers.
- Charter commits to network upgrades and onshoring jobs.
The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval for Charter Communications to acquire Cox Communications in a transaction valued at $34.5 billion. This landmark deal, initially announced in March 2025, brings together two of the most prominent cable and broadband service providers in the United States. The consolidation aims to bolster their competitive position against major streaming services and mobile network operators.
Following the approval, Charter, the owner of Spectrum, is expected to invest billions to enhance its network infrastructure. The company has committed to delivering high-speed internet services and repatriating jobs to the U.S. Furthermore, Charter has agreed to implement its existing $20 per hour minimum starting wage for all Cox employees, ensuring a standardized compensation structure across the combined workforce.
