California Public Utilities Commission Approves Merger of Cox California Telecom with Charter Communications
The merger clears after Charter agreed to affordable low-income plans, $275 million in network upgrades and free service for eligible community centers.
- On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, clearing the final regulatory hurdle.
- Unveiled 15 months ago, the merger solidifies Charter's position as the nation's largest cable company, eclipsing Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. and establishing dominance across Southern California markets including Los Angeles and San Diego.
- To win approval, Charter agreed to spend at least $275 million on equipment upgrades and provide affordable California LifeLine packages for five years, while honoring existing "price for life" service agreements.
- Cox customers will gain access to the Dodgers television channel when the deal closes, and the company will provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for community centers, schools, and libraries.
- Commissioner Darcie Houck acknowledged the "heavy lift" of securing consumer protections, while Commissioner Matthew Baker noted the agreements aim to address pricing disparities affecting low-income residents across California.
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