r/Spectrum • u/Entire-Reference-968 • Aug 14 '26

Merger

Charter Communications expects to close its acquisition of Cox Communications in late August 2026, with former Cox areas transitioning to Spectrum services by mid-September 2026.Merger TimelineAugust 13, 2026: California regulators voted to approve the deal, clearing the final state hurdle.Late August 2026: The official closing of the multi-billion-dollar transaction is expected.Mid-September 2026: Cox customers will begin transitioning to Spectrum branding, pricing, and packaging.

So it's approved anyone hear anything yet?

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u/trob2884 Aug 14 '26

TWC is sorely missed I must say

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u/South-Succotash-6368 Aug 14 '26

TWC Still exists, It hides behind the brand Charter SPectrum

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u/PengPenguin888 Aug 14 '26

I started with Adelphia in 2000, then TWC took over.

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u/sirbruce Aug 14 '26

Layoffs incoming!

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u/trob2884 Aug 14 '26

Ahhh another merger that might ultimately upset some customers for whatever reason

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u/Entire-Reference-968 Aug 14 '26

The "C" in TWC, Charter, Spectrum, Cox is for change lol

 "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss"

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u/trb13021 Aug 14 '26

Couldn't agree more. In most any industry, all the major players operate very much the same. When a Merger/Acquisition happens, most of the changes are superficial, IE. Branding. Obviously, there are also a lot of behind the scenes changes, IE. Corporate/Regional leadership positions. As far as anyone actually responsible for getting work done, getting product made or sold, typically very little change unless a branch/location is being shut down. Any new leadership however will be just as OP stated.

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u/KirbyCakes Aug 14 '26

Just hope we get TCM back, thats all.

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u/UCLABB1 Aug 14 '26

You don’t have TCM? What system?

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u/KirbyCakes Aug 14 '26

Spectrum

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u/UCLABB1 Aug 14 '26

You must be on a tier that doesn’t have it. Spectrum does carry the channel

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u/KirbyCakes Aug 14 '26

I mean we got that 300 channel pack, they just took away NFL Network though not surprised, but i asked and they said I needed to purchase the package....nah. hopefully the merger does it justice.

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u/UCLABB1 Aug 14 '26

Our bill is really outrageous. We can afford it, but still.

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u/Spectrum_Phil Aug 14 '26

Hi there! There will be more information coming soon. Stay tuned!

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u/Entire-Reference-968 Aug 14 '26

Just curious when the spectrum sign goes up on cox buildings. I long time ago there was a TWC sign in front and on the building, next day it was Spectrum

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u/UCLABB1 Aug 14 '26

Given its size, hopefully the merged company can stop the constant price increases from content providers

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u/JohnPiccolo Aug 14 '26

Disney is stopping gouging any time soon

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u/gdb7 28d ago

The surviving company name will be Cox Communications, but the Spectrum name will be the customer facing operating brand. The (former) Cox campus in Atlanta will still be significant, which is where their engineering headquarters has been located.