Spectrum Buys Time Warner (PREMIUM | HONEST REVIEW)
On May 18, 2016, Charter Communications finalized its $71 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, creating a new telecommunications powerhouse rebranded as Spectrum. The merger created the nation's second-largest cable provider, prompting widespread service changes and a transition to all-digital infrastructure. For more details on the merger announcement, visit Charter Investor Relations .