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.
Spectrum unlocks public WiFi hotspots to aid Hawaii wildfire relief
Charter is unlocking thousands of Spectrum-branded public WiFi hotspots across the Hawaiian Islands to help connect those impacted by the destructive Maui wildfires.
Telecoms providing assistance during Maui wildfires
Companies like AT&T, Verizon, DirecTV, Hawaiian Telcom and T-Mobile are providing assistance to those affected by the Maui wildfires.
Federal broadband program benefitting more urban households than rural customers
Only around 15 percent of the ACP's 20 million benefits recipients come from rural areas, according to the FCC.
Good News Roundup for August 4, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
FCC weighing new transmission rules for digital FM stations
The FCC has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on the topic of digital FM radio broadcasts.
Charter offers 101,000 employees access to tuition-free college
The company is partnering with education platform Guild and two dozen colleges and universities to offer free college degree programs.
Charter says Xumo TV is ‘video platform of choice’
Executives at Charter say Xumo TV will be their platform of choice for video sales in the future.
Best Buy starts selling Xumo-powered TVs from Hisense
Best Buy has started selling a Hisense-made Xumo TV set, with a 55-inch model going for less than $350.
Charter sheds 200,000 pay TV customers during Q2 2023
Charter reported a loss of 200,000 Spectrum TV subscribers during Q2 2023, and a 54 percent increase in its Spectrum Mobile business.
Spectrum to offer wallet-friendly, sports-light TV package
Charter Communications says it is retooling some of its pay television packages to target budget-conscious viewers and sports fans alike.
Spectrum Business launches hub for entrepreneurs
Charter Communications is helping entrepreneurs start their small business through a new initiative called "Let's Get Started."
Xumo to power free streaming channels on TCL TVs
A Xumo executive revealed the partnership during an interview with the website Fierce Video this week.