Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading American telecommunications and mass media company operating under the Spectrum brand. The company provides a suite of broadband, video, mobile and voice services to consumers, businesses and enterprises. Charter’s core offerings include high-speed internet access, digital cable television with on-demand and premium programming tiers, digital voice services, and mobile wireless connectivity. The Spectrum brand also encompasses managed network and cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprise clients.
In addition to residential services, Charter delivers business-class connectivity through Spectrum Business and Spectrum Enterprise, offering dedicated internet, private networking, Ethernet solutions and cloud-based communications. The company’s managed services portfolio addresses the needs of small and mid-sized companies as well as large organizations seeking scalable wide-area networking, data center interconnection and secure remote access solutions. Spectrum Mobile, launched in 2018, leverages Charter’s cable network and a national wireless partner to provide cellular voice and data plans.
Charter operates across more than 40 states in the United States, serving millions of homes and businesses in suburban, urban and rural markets. The company’s network investments focus on expanding broadband availability, upgrading its fiber-rich infrastructure and enhancing video-on-demand and streaming capabilities. By integrating advanced network technologies such as DOCSIS 3.1 and fiber-to-the-home build-outs, Charter aims to support symmetrical gigabit speeds and emerging applications in the residential and enterprise segments.
Founded in 1993 through the consolidation of several regional cable operators, Charter Communications has grown through strategic acquisitions, including the 2016 purchase of Bright House Networks. The company’s leadership team is spearheaded by CEO Chris Winfrey and Executive Chairman Thomas M. Rutledge, who together oversee Charter’s long-term strategy, network expansion and product innovation. Under their guidance, Charter continues to focus on customer experience improvements, operational efficiency and the delivery of converged broadband and video solutions.
