Tag: Spectrum
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Spectrum Unveils Unlimited Cloud DVR Option for Cable TV and Streaming Customers
Spectrum, a leading provider of cable and internet services, has announced an exciting upgrade to its Cloud DVR offerings, introducing the new Cloud DVR Unlimited option. This enhanced feature allows customers to record up to 50 programs simultaneously and store recordings for up to 270 days, providing unmatched flexibility for both traditional cable TV and…
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Spectrum Calls June 15 Fiber Cuts an Act of Domestic Terrorism as It Disrupts Internet Service
Charter Communications the parent company of Spectrum has officially classified a deliberate attack on its communications network in Van Nuys on June 15 as an act of domestic terrorism, citing the extensive damage and severe disruption to critical services. The assault, which severed 13 cables and over 2,600 individual fibers, caused widespread outages that impacted…
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Spectrum Announces TV & Internet Price Hike for Customers, Cites Rising Costs
Spectrum, a leading provider of cable television and internet services, has confirmed it will increase the price of some of its legacy internet plans by $2 per month starting in July 2025. There will also be a $5 a month price hike on Spectrum Select TV packages. The announcement, shared with customers via email and…
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Spectrum & Disney Add Hulu to Spectrum TV Packages & Bring Back 5 Disney Cable TV Networks Including Disney Jr.
Charter Communications the parent company of Spectrum and The Walt Disney Company today unveiled a groundbreaking expansion of their distribution agreement, delivering Hulu (With Ads) to all Spectrum TV Select customers at no additional cost. Set to roll out later this summer, this enhanced offering will provide access to Hulu’s vast library of hit TV…
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Spectrum Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over $28 Monthly Surcharge
A Louisville resident has launched a class-action lawsuit against Charter Communications, Inc., known as Spectrum Cable, challenging a $28 monthly surcharge labeled as a “re-transmission fee” on customer bills. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court, alleges that Spectrum misrepresents this fee as a government-mandated charge, when it may actually serve as a profit…
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Spectrum Brings Its Streaming App to LG and VIZIO TVs
Spectrum has expanded the availability of the Spectrum TV App to include LG and VIZIO smart TVs, the company announced today. The app will be available on the home screen of VIZIO TVs and in the app store of LG TVs. “We are meeting our customers where they are, making it easier than ever for…
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Comcast & Spectrum Merger Speculation Persists Despite Cox-Spectrum Deal
In a rapidly evolving media landscape, speculation about a potential merger between Comcast and Charter Communications’ Spectrum brand has been a recurring topic in industry circles. Reports of a possible union between the two cable giants have surfaced intermittently over the past few years, fueled by the challenges of cord-cutting, declining cable TV subscriptions, and…
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Spectrum & Cox Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal, Reshaping U.S. Cable TV Industry
In a seismic shift for the U.S. cable industry, Charter Communications and Cox Communications, two of the nation’s largest cable providers, announced a merger agreement on Friday, valuing Cox at $34.5 billion on an enterprise basis. The deal, one of the largest corporate transactions in the past year, unites Charter, the second-largest publicly traded cable…
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Spectrum is In Merger Talk With a Major Rival For $30 Billion But Its Not With Comcast
Update: The merger is now offical and you can learn more about the merger HERE. Here is our original story: In a potential seismic shift for the U.S. cable industry, broadband and cable TV giant Charter Communications which operates as Spectrum is in advanced negotiations to merge with Cox Communications, a deal that would value…
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Cable TV’s Hidden Lifeline: How HOAs and Apartment Deals Keep Comcast & Spectrum Afloat
May 12, 2025 – For years, industry watchers have marveled at the resilience of cable TV providers like Comcast and Spectrum, despite the meteoric rise of streaming services. With less than 50 million cable TV subscribers remaining in the United States, one might expect a steeper decline. However, a lesser-known factor is propping up the…