1. Spectrum News expands to Xfinity TV customers in significant U.S. markets. 2. Regions include Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando, and Tampa. 3. Spectrum News enhances local journalism amidst declining coverage nationwide. 4. Aiming for broader distribution through various digital platforms. 5. Success in expanding viewership may aid Charter's overall market position.
The expansion of Spectrum News aligns with consumer demand for local news, potentially increasing subscriber base and advertising revenue. Historically, similar expansions have led to positive market reactions for companies like CHTR.
The article discusses a significant strategic decision that can positively affect long-term revenue growth and corporate reputation for CHTR, highlighting the company's innovation in expanding media access.
The lasting effects of increasing reach and viewer engagement will take time to materialize in financial reports, similar to the gradual growth seen when entering new markets.
Spectrum News to Reach Xfinity TV Customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum News today announced an agreement with Comcast to expand distribution of Spectrum News to Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa. Previously launched in California in response to the Los Angeles wildfires, Spectrum News will remain available to Xfinity TV customers throughout the state, with local news for viewers in Sacramento and San Francisco.
"We are always looking for ways to bring our community-driven reporting to even more people, and this is an exciting opportunity to reach new viewers in some of the country's largest markets," said Mike Bair, Executive Vice President of Spectrum Networks. "Unbiased local journalism is a key pillar of our society and, while local news coverage across the country is shrinking, Spectrum News is expanding to provide more access when people need it most."
Spectrum News features 24/7 coverage of the day's top local and nationally relevant stories, breaking news reports, community, state and national political coverage, as well as local weather. In the coming weeks:
Spectrum News has continued to expand its reach in recent years, launching several local linear TV news networks, a streaming news network, Spectrum News+; a Spanish-language news network, Spectrum Noticias; introducing a mobile news app currently with over 5.5 million downloads; and creating its local connected TV news app on Xumo Stream Box, Roku and Apple TV, underscoring its commitment to making Spectrum News available and accessible across multiple platforms.
About Spectrum Networks
Spectrum Networks is a series of 24/7 news and sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to more than 57 million homes and small to large businesses in 41 states, supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees. Spectrum Networks carry distinct, comprehensive, and exclusive local programming on over 30 networks across Charter's footprint. More information on Spectrum Networks is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.
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