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American Focus > Blog > Entertainment > Charter to Buy Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal, Merger to Create Cable Giant
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Charter to Buy Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal, Merger to Create Cable Giant

Last updated: May 16, 2025 5:07 am
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Charter Communications and Cox Communications Announce $34.5 Billion Merger

Two of the nation’s largest cable companies, Charter Communications and Cox Communications, have revealed plans to merge in a deal valued at $34.5 billion. This announcement comes at a time when traditional cable providers are facing challenges due to a growing number of subscribers opting for streaming services over traditional cable TV bundles.

As part of the merger agreement, Charter will acquire Cox Communications’ commercial fiber, managed IT, and cloud businesses. Additionally, Cox Enterprises will contribute Cox Communications’ residential cable business to Charter Holdings, an existing subsidiary partnership of Charter. Following the completion of the merger, the combined company will be rebranded as Cox Communications, with Charter’s Spectrum brand serving as the consumer-facing brand in the communities currently served by Cox.

The new entity will be headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and will maintain a significant presence on Cox’s Atlanta campus. Charter anticipates achieving approximately $500 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing, primarily through procurement and overhead savings.

Charter’s President and CEO, Chris Winfrey, expressed excitement about the merger, stating, “We’re honored that the Cox family has entrusted us with its impressive legacy. This combination will enhance our ability to innovate and deliver high-quality, competitively priced products with outstanding customer service to millions of homes and businesses.”

Winfrey will assume the role of President and CEO of the combined company, while Alex Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Cox, will serve as Chairman. The Newhouse family will remain investors in the new entity, while Liberty Broadband, previously a shareholder in Charter, will no longer have a direct stake in the company.

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The merger comes at a time when cable companies are facing challenges in their relationships with TV networks. Major TV outlets such as Disney’s ESPN, Fox Corp, and Warner Bros. Discovery have recently announced plans to launch standalone streaming services, bypassing traditional cable distributors. While these networks have assured customers that they can access the new services without disrupting their current arrangements, analysts view this as a short-term strategy to appease cable providers.

Despite the shift towards streaming, cable distribution deals continue to be a significant revenue source for media companies like Disney and Paramount Global. Charter has been proactive in negotiating distribution agreements, pushing back against networks that degrade cable offerings in favor of streaming services.

In a notable move in 2023, Charter successfully negotiated with Disney to drop several cable networks while gaining the ability to distribute Disney’s streaming services. This strategic approach highlights Charter’s commitment to providing customers with value and flexibility in an evolving media landscape.

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