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NBCUniversal and Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) have announced a multi-year content distribution agreement that includes the addition of Peacock Premium for Spectrum TV Select video customers at no additional cost. The deal ensures Charter's continued carriage of NBCUniversal's full portfolio of networks while advancing Charter's strategy of including streaming apps in the cable bundle.

Key points of the agreement include:

• Charter will provide up to $65 per month of retail direct-to-consumer streaming value to Spectrum TV Select customers
• Peacock Premium+ (ad-free) upgrade option for video customers
• Peacock products available for purchase to broadband-only customers in 2025
• Continued carriage of NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations, and various NBCUniversal networks

The partnership aims to enhance customer value and flexibility in viewing options, aligning with current preferences for both traditional TV and streaming services.

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) has announced a webcast scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The company will release a press report with these results at 7:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Investors can access the live webcast through Charter's investor relations website at ir.charter.com, where it will also be archived approximately two hours after completion.

Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator, serving over 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. The company offers a range of services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile, and Voice, as well as tailored solutions for businesses of various sizes.

Broadcom, Charter Communications, and Comcast have announced a joint development of Unified DOCSIS chipsets for network nodes, smart amps, and cable modems. This collaboration aims to enable both FDX and ESD versions of the DOCSIS 4.0 specification, potentially delivering speeds up to 25 Gbps over existing networks. The initiative includes:

1. Economies of scale for the industry
2. A robust vendor ecosystem
3. Streamlined CableLabs certification

The technology will incorporate advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities, utilizing Broadcom's embedded Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This will enhance network performance, security, and reliability through features like channel anomaly detection, predictive network management, and advanced cybersecurity.

The collaboration also sets the stage for the next generation of DOCSIS, with plans to develop a path to 25 Gbps speeds by expanding supported bandwidth on hybrid fiber coax networks up to 3 GHz.

Spectrum Reach, the advertising arm of Charter Communications, has announced a multi-year collaboration with Amazon Ads, becoming a Local Reseller for Amazon Ads inventory. This partnership aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses with access to a broader advertising reach, potentially covering almost every household in their region.

The collaboration combines Spectrum Reach's streaming and traditional TV inventory with Amazon Ads offerings, creating a comprehensive advertising solution. Spectrum Reach, already a leading streaming solution in its footprint, reaches nearly 90% of viewers watching. This partnership allows local SMB advertisers to simplify media fragmentation and more accurately measure and optimize their advertising spend using first-party data.

Spectrum Reach's advertising inventory includes access to over 450 streaming and traditional networks, enabling ad placement across TV, streaming, online video, display, search, and social media platforms.

Charter Communications has awarded $1.3 million in grants to 66 nonprofit organizations through its 2024 Spectrum Digital Education program. This initiative has now surpassed $10 million in total funding since its launch in 2017. The program aims to improve digital literacy, workforce development, and educational access in underserved communities across Charter's 41-state service area.

Key achievements include:

• Sponsoring over 40,000 digital education classes
• Benefiting more than 163,000 community members
• Distributing over 18,500 laptops

The grants support various initiatives, including digital skills training for seniors, workforce development programs, and computer science education for girls in rural and tribal communities.

Spectrum has announced a groundbreaking Customer Commitment and new pricing strategy, emphasizing its customer-first philosophy. The commitment includes four pillars: Reliable Connectivity, Transparency, Exceptional Service, and Always Improving. Spectrum is offering new guaranteed pricing for up to three years when services are bundled, with Spectrum Internet starting at $30/month for 500 Mbps when bundled with two lines of Mobile or Video service. Existing customers will receive free speed upgrades to 400 and 600 Mbps for Internet and Internet Ultra, respectively. The company also introduced its new 'Life Unlimited' brand platform, emphasizing how Spectrum's advanced network and connectivity products create opportunities for customers.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Charter Communications have announced a groundbreaking multi-year distribution partnership that integrates linear video and streaming services. This early renewal agreement aims to evolve the video ecosystem by offering more value and flexibility in video bundles. Key highlights include:

1. Max's ad-supported service will be available to Spectrum's Select customers at no extra charge.
2. The deal includes WBD's linear network portfolio and establishes Max as a 'preferred partner' for Spectrum's DTC offerings.
3. Charter plans full deployment of its DTC distribution to broadband customers in 2025.
4. The partnership aims to provide nearly $60 per month of retail DTC value in Spectrum's bundle proposition.

AMC Networks and Charter Communications have announced an early multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement. Key points include:

1. Charter will continue to carry AMC Networks' linear cable networks.

2. The ad-supported version of AMC+ will be included at no additional cost for Spectrum TV Select customers.

3. AMC+ will be available for purchase by Charter's Internet-only customers.

4. Spectrum TV Select Plus customers will receive over $40/month in retail value for streaming apps.

5. The deal includes continued access to AMC Networks' cable portfolio, featuring popular shows like The Walking Dead Universe and Dark Winds.

This agreement aligns with Charter's strategy of enhancing its content offerings and AMC Networks' goal of expanding viewer access to its programming.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) have announced that Paramount+ Essential, the ad-supported version of Paramount's streaming service, is now included at no extra cost in all Spectrum TV Select and Mi Plan Latino packages nationwide. This offering is part of a new multi-year distribution agreement between the companies.

Spectrum video customers can now access over 40,000 episodes of shows and movies, including popular original series and live sports on CBS. The service can be streamed through the Xumo Stream Box or any Paramount+ supported device. This partnership aims to provide greater value for Spectrum's video customers while creating new distribution opportunities for Paramount, contributing to a healthier video ecosystem.