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Charter Spectrum

Charter Communications ($CHTR) is an American telecommunications and media company that offers Internet, home phone and cable television service to consumers under the Spectrum brand. The company also operates cable networks Spectrum News and Spectrum Sports.

Some low-income homes could get free Internet
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Some low-income homes could get free Internet

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A government rebate could make millions of low-income households eligible for free Internet service, the White House said.

Comcast, Charter forge streaming joint venture
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Comcast, Charter forge streaming joint venture

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast and Charter announced a joint venture this week that will see both companies contribute to a single streaming television initiative.

Charter to increase base Internet speed for Spectrum customers
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Charter to increase base Internet speed for Spectrum customers

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Charter Communications this week said it will increase the base Internet speed for all of its Spectrum broadband customers.

HBO Max, Youtube land on Spectrum smart boxes
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HBO Max, Youtube land on Spectrum smart boxes

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Two new streaming services are rolling out this week for users of Charter/Spectrum’s online-connected set-top boxes.

Roku brings Spectrum app back under new agreement with Charter
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Roku brings Spectrum app back under new agreement with Charter

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A long carriage dispute Roku and Charter/Spectrum finally ended this week.

Biggest cable, satellite companies lost 6 million subscribers
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Biggest cable, satellite companies lost 6 million subscribers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Top cable and satellite companies lost a collective 6 million subscribers in 2020 as the trend of ditching expensive traditional service for cheaper online offerings continues.

Spectrum customers get extended trial of Peacock app
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Spectrum customers get extended trial of Peacock app

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Spectrum TV and Internet customers will get an extended free trial of Peacock’s premium tier as part of a new carriage deal.

Charter to develop streaming video hardware, platform
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Charter to develop streaming video hardware, platform

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The platform will offer features that are similar to ones found on Comcast’s X1 or Flex devices.

Hidden fees allot for good chunk of cable bill, study reveals
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Hidden fees allot for good chunk of cable bill, study reveals

Posted on September 27, 2020September 28, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Consumer Reports found cable companies like Comcast and Spectrum earn $28 billion a year in discretionary hidden fees.

Senators say ISP data caps blocking access to online schooling
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Senators say ISP data caps blocking access to online schooling

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Nearly a dozen senators sent a letter to seven Internet providers urging them to lift broadband data caps that may inhibit online learning.

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