Charter Communications and Cox to merge
The deal would be one of the largest in the industry
SHEBOYGAN — Charter Communications and Cox Communications have entered into a definitive agreement to merge into one company.
The transformative transaction will create an industry leader in mobile and broadband communications services, and seamless video entertainment. “We’re honored that the Cox family has entrusted us with its impressive legacy and are excited by the opportunity to benefit from the terrific operating history and community leadership of Cox,” said Chris Winfrey, President and CEO of Charter. “Cox and Charter have been innovators in connectivity and entertainment services – with decades of work and hundreds of billions of dollars invested to build, upgrade, and expand our complementary regional networks to provide high-quality internet, video, voice and mobile services.”
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In 1999, Charter Communications would enter the Sheboygan market and take over the Marcus Cable service in the City of Sheboygan, Village of Kohler and the City of Sheboygan Falls. In 2004, Charter began to offer two meg internet service for $39 per month, which was apparently five times faster than conventional dial-up modem service. In November 2013, the company announced the re-branding of its residential and business services to Charter Spectrum which included an upgrade to an all-digital network for its video, voice and broadband services.
The Cox family is the longest continuous operator in the industry, having acquired its first cable television franchise in 1962. “Our family has always believed that investing for the long-term and staying committed to the best interests of our customers, employees and communities is the best recipe for success,” said Alex Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises. “In Charter, we’ve found the right partner at the right time and in the right position to take this commitment to a higher level than ever before, delivering an incredible outcome for our customers, employees, suppliers and the local communities we serve.”
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Spectrum eliminates 100+ jobs, closing customer call center in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC — Charter Communications, the corporation that operates publicly as Spectrum, has announced they are closing their Fond du Lac customer call center.