Tag: Spectrum
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FCC Extends Comment Deadline on Spectrum Data Cap Petition
In July, we reported that Spectrum had asked the FCC for permission to add data caps to its broadband plans. Imposing data caps would go against conditions of the 2016 merger of Spectrum and Time Warner Cable, which were put in place for seven years following the merger. The FCC opened the issue up for public comments…
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Court Says Charter Can Charge Streaming Companies Interconnect Fees
A federal appeals court ruled that Charter can start charging streaming video companies for interconnect fees, overturning a condition of the 2016 merger that brought Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks under one roof. In its ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it had no choice after…
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Charter Tells FCC Some Customers Enjoy Data Caps, Usage-Based Pricing
In recent comments to the Federal Communications Commission, Charter Communications continued to build a case for its request to lift a seven-year ban on implementing data caps and usage-based pricing. The petition has drawn criticism from consumer groups and industry players like Roku, which urged the FCC to deny Charter’s petition, claiming in a letter…
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Roku Asks FCC to Deny Charter’s Data Cap Petition
Roku is asking the Federal Communications Commission to deny a request from Charter Communications to add data caps to its Spectrum broadband plans. The response comes roughly a month after we reported on Charter’s efforts to remove a ban on imposing data caps that was put in place as part of its 2016 merger with…
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Weekend Wrap Up: Top 9 Cord Cutting Stories from This Week
This week, we’ve seen some major video customer losses across cable companies in quarter 2 earnings reports (and a gain for one provider), a win for HBO subscribers using Amazon devices, and a new development in the theaters vs. film distribution debate. Here are some of our top stories from this week. Cable Losses in…
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Charter Spectrum Added 102,000 Video Customers in Q2 2020
Charter Spectrum reported today that residential video customers increased by 102,000 in the second quarter of 2020. While the increase is partially due to the company’s efforts in assisting customers throughout the pandemic through programs and offers, it’s worth noting that Charter showed an increase in video customers while competitors have all reported video losses…
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Spectrum’s Latest Price Hike Will Go Into Effect August 5
Earlier this month, we reported that Spectrum was planning an upcoming rate increase, bringing its broadcast TV fees to $16.45/month, up from $13.50/month. That change is set to go into effect on August 5. Those with Spectrum’s stream TV packages will also see the $2.95/month charge, taking the surcharge on those packages up to $8.95/month.…
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Spectrum Will Raise Broadcast TV Fees As Early As Next Month
Spectrum is planning a rate increase for cable TV customers, increasing broadcast TV fees to $16.45/month. Stop the Cap first reported on a rumored increased, based on information from Spextrum employees. The increase has now been confirmed and could go into effect as soon as next month. The change will cause Spectrum’s broadcast TV fee…
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Spectrum Asks FCC to Allow Data Caps on Broadband Plans
Charter Communications has asked the FCC for permission to add data caps on its Spectrum broadband plans. Charter has been unable to impose caps due to the conditions of its 2016 merge with Time Warner Cable. At the time of the merger, the FCC shared these conditions for the company in its order to approve…
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Spectrum Under Fire for Price Hikes During Coronavirus
While phone and internet providers are taking the FCC pledge to keep customers connected during the coronavirus pandemic, some Spectrum customers are finding that their monthly costs have increased. One US Representative has gone to the FCC to share complaints from his constituents. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, a Democrat from Utica asked federal regulators to stop…