Tag: Spectrum
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Spectrum is Once Again Losing TV Customers After Many Thought They Had Figured Out a Way to Stop Cord Cutting
Charter Communications, the operator of Spectrum services, reported continued erosion in its core customer base during the first quarter of 2026. The company lost a net 120,000 internet subscribers in the three-month period ending March 31, reducing its total internet customer count to 29.6 million. Residential internet accounts accounted for the bulk of the decline,…
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MASN and Spectrum Sign a Multiyear Carriage Agreement
MASN, the regional sports network that airs Baltimore Orioles coverage, has announced a multiyear carriage agreement with Spectrum that will bring Orioles coverage to Spectrum customers in areas of southeastern Maryland and Virginia, and eastern North Carolina. Starting today, Spectrum customers in-market will find MASN on their channel lineup. MASN will offer coverage of every…
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Blacked Out? How to Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & More Local Channels if Your Cable Company Dropped Them
Cable customers in some markets have recently lost local stations as companies cut costs or hit carriage disputes, which is exactly why more viewers are looking for a better backup plan. Earlier this week, dozens of stations owned by the E.W. Scripps Company went dark for Comcast/Xfinity subscribers. Disputes like this are frustrating for subscribers…
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Spectrum Launches Multiview Ahead of March Madness
Spectrum has announced that it’s bringing multiview to the Spectrum TV App, allowing customers to check in on up to four NCAA men’s or women’s basketball games simultaneously during March Madness. “The NCAA Tournament is the perfect time for basketball fans to experience the thrill of multiple games at once,” said Elena Ritchie, Senior Vice President, Video Product. “Multiview is…
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Roku Adds a New Feature Everyone Wanted, YouTube TV Makes Changes to Two Popular Channels, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
As the calendar flips deeper into 2026, the cord-cutting movement shows no signs of slowing down. What began as a gradual shift away from traditional cable television has evolved into a full-fledged revolution, with consumers increasingly opting for flexible, cost-effective streaming options. This past week brought several developments that underscore this trend, highlighting innovations in…
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Spectrum’s Mega Merger With Cox Cable TV is Only Being Held Up By California Now
In a high-stakes bid to reshape the cable television landscape, Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, is on the verge of sealing its $34.5 billion merger with Cox Communications. Announced in May 2025, the deal has cleared major federal hurdles, including approvals from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).…
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Comcast & Spectrum Are In Trouble As Over 1 Million Customers Canceled Their Internet in 2025 as 2026 Becomes The Year of Cord Cutting 2.0
The year 2026 is shaping up to be the pinnacle of Cord Cutting 2.0, a transformative era where consumers are not only abandoning traditional cable TV but also severing ties with cable-provided internet services in unprecedented numbers. This evolution builds on the momentum from 2025, when cable giants like Comcast and Charter Spectrum experienced massive…
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Spectrum and Cox Cable Get FCC Approval to Merge
The FCC has approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises, Inc.’s cable, fiber, and IT and cloud businesses. The two companies announced their merger agreement in May 2025. The merger, fueled by declining cable customer numbers and the rise in cord cutting, got shareholder approval in July. While there was opposition to the…
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Spectrum Is Offering A $1,000 Savings Guarantee When You Ditch the Big 3
Spectrum just put a stake in the ground for those looking to make the switch with the Spectrum Savings Guarantee. Right now, if you switch your home internet and at least two mobile lines from AT&T, T‑Mobile, or Verizon to Spectrum’s fiber-powered service, Spectrum is promising that you’ll save $1,000 in your first year, or…
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Spectrum is Expanding Spectrum News By Buying Up A Major News Network
Spectrum News has expanded its operations in the northeastern United States through the acquisition of New England Cable News, commonly known as NECN. The deal, announced on February 11, 2026, involves Spectrum News taking over most of NECN’s assets, including its distribution agreements across the region. This move allows Spectrum News to extend its local…