Charter (Spectrum)
Charter Communications ($CHTR) is an American telecommunications and media company that offers cable television, broadband Internet, home phone and wireless phone service to consumers and businesses under the Spectrum brand. Charter also operates several regional cable networks, including Spectrum News and Spectrum Sports. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Netflix added to Spectrum App Store for Internet, TV customers
Customers can now subscribe to Netflix directly through Spectrum's streaming marketplace.
Spectrum News launches new channel in Tennessee
The channel offers local headlines every 15 minutes and weather updates every 10 minutes.
Spectrum awards $300,000 in new scholarships
The latest awards bring the total amount distributed through the Spectrum Scholars program to more than $2 million since the initiative began six years ago.
Spectrum News to air “Across America at 250” on Wednesday
The special, “Across America at 250,” premieres June 17 at 8 p.m. local time on Spectrum News channels and the Spectrum News app, the company said in a statement on Monday.
FCC approves cable industry group’s request for router ban relief
The waiver, which lasts for one year, is intended to help NCTA member companies like Comcast and Charter continue to import wireless routers while addressing supply and component bottlenecks.
Spectrum Reach integrates Anoki AI to further streaming ad transparency
The integration uses Anoki's ContextIQ to analyze live and on-demand content at the scene level, which improves transparency and brand stability, the companies said.
Charter hires Chris Hacker to lead corporate security division
Hacker previously worked in security-focused roles at the FBI and for Delta Air Lines; Charter says he will be responsible for the physical security of the company and its employees.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Lisa Ling joins Spectrum News as outlet expands to Northern California
Charter's Spectrum News has hired Lisa Ling as part of an expansion effort in Northern California, with new reports coming from Sacramento and San Francisco.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Spectrum begins rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections
Charter is rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections in a handful of markets, which are specifically targeted to high-demand tasks like online gaming.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Discovery Plus added to Spectrum TV plans
Spectrum TV customers on eligible plans now have access to the ad-supported tier of Discovery Plus as part of their service.
Spectrum News 1 rolls out to Xfinity TV customers in Houston
Charter has inked a deal with Comcast's Xfinity TV to provide subscribers with access to its Spectrum News channel in Houston.
Spectrum launches “Second Line” perk for mobile customers
Charter Communications has rolled out a new feature for its Spectrum Mobile customers that allows subscribers to add a second phone number to their primary device.