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Fiber-focused In a series of arguments over marketing claims pertaining to their respective broadband products, Frontier Communications and cable industry behemoth Charter Communications each took some lumps and scored some points. In a significant victory for Frontier, the National Advertising Division (NAD) advised Charter to qualify some of its speed claims by noting that they […]
With software company Netcracker Technology, whose Netcracker Revenue Management platform the enterprise service provider has chosen as its sole billing platform going forward, Spectrum Enterprise is maintaining and growing its long-standing relationship. In the meantime, Stephanie Babin was promoted to Senior Vice President, Billing Strategy and Design by Spectrum’s parent company Charter Communications. Babin will […]
In Q4 2022, Charter Communications outperformed its main four competitors in terms of broadband customer growth. Analysts questioned the operator’s decision to pursue asymmetrical network upgrades in the face of symmetrical multi-gig fibre competition, but officials nonetheless found themselves on the defensive during an earnings call. In the quarter, the operator attracted 105,000 internet subscribers. […]
Cable companies have always adopted a methodical approach to developing their broadband networks, gradually increasing capacity through the spectrum and modulation enhancements. It is an approach that has served them extremely well over the years, particularly when it comes to capital expenditure management. With increased fibre competition and pressure on cable operator executives to provide […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a new initiative on Monday in which two of the city’s largest cable companies, Charter (Spectrum) and Altice (Optimum), will provide free, subsidized service to public housing tenants. The new “Big Apple Connect” programme will provide free Internet and basic cable access to New York City Housing Authority […]