Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

Charter Communications completed a $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, combining the two cable companies into the largest in the U.S. The merged company will serve 37 million customers and rebrand Cox's markets under Charter's Spectrum name.

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National story. 24 articles from 12 sources. 9 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Aug 22, 2026.

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The Santa Barbara IndependentLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Cox Communications, Santa Barbara’s Sole Cable Provider, Officially Acquired by Spectrum-Owner Charter

QuartzLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Charter closes its $34.5 billion merger with Cox, creating the biggest U.S. cable giant

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Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Aug 22, 2026

Cox Communications acquired by nation's largest cable provider in $34.5B deal

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WRBL ColumbusCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

Phl17Center· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

NWA Home PageCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

KSNT TopekaCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

Arklatex Home PageCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

KLFY LafayetteCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

KSN WichitaCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

MytwintiersCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you

Ran by 3 outlets· BRPROUD Baton Rouge, Myarklamiss, +1 more
BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Charter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soon

MyarklamissCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Charter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soon

KLFY LafayetteCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Charter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soon

Nooz HawkCenter· Aug 21, 2026

In $34.5 Billion Deal, Charter Communications Officially Takes Over Cox

ForbesCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Charter Communications Closes $34.5 Billion Merger With Cox—Forming New Cable Giant

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International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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3 articles
DeadlineLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Charter Closes Acquisition Of Rival Cox, Expanding Spectrum Pay-TV And Broadband To 45 States

VarietyLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Charter Closes $34.5 Billion Cox Deal in Cable Megamerger, Company to Adopt Cox Communications Name

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Charter Communications Completes Cox, Liberty Broadband Deals, Creating New Cable Powerhouse

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  1. Aug 20Charter completes acquisition of Cox: What that means for you
  2. Aug 21Charter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soon

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Last development · Aug 21 — Charter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soon