Charter closes $34.5B buyout of Cox, Dodgers channel added in Las Vegas
Key Points:
- Charter Communications has completed its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, creating a major cable and internet provider across 45 states.
- Starting mid-September, Charter will introduce its full Spectrum product lineup to former Cox markets, including existing customers in Las Vegas.
- Over the next 18 months, Charter plans to implement its sales and workforce strategies in Cox areas, including bringing customer service operations back to the U.S.
- As a promotion, Cox internet customers who are not currently Spectrum mobile subscribers will receive a free year of mobile service.
- Las Vegas Spectrum TV customers now have access to Spectrum SportsNet LA, the Los Angeles Dodgers regional channel, available on channel 50 for select Contour TV packages.