Charter Communications closes its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, completing a cable megamerger that had been announced in 2025. Reporting indicates the final regulatory step occurs after approvals, including in California, clearing the last hurdle and allowing the companies to combine operations.
The merged company is positioned as a large U.S. cable and broadband provider. Sources say it operates across about 45 states, offering services under the Spectrum brand, with rollout timing described as beginning in September. Estimates of the combined customer base vary slightly across outlets, including figures such as roughly 37 million and about 38 million subscribers for video, internet, and wireless services.
Some coverage emphasizes the scale and the spectrum and service footprint created by the transaction, while others focus on the company’s plan to adopt Cox’s name for the new entity. Across reports, the core facts remain the same: the transaction’s value is $34.5 billion, the merger closes after final regulatory approval, and the combined company expands reach to tens of millions of customers across much of the country.
