Starting 22 August 2025, Netia’s premium packages will include SkyShowtime at no additional cost for 24 months, strengthening the Polsat Plus Group subsidiary’s position in bundled streaming and broadband services.
The merger will unite 38 million customers across 48 states under the Spectrum brand, with $500 million in projected annual cost synergies. Cox Enterprises will hold a 23% stake, while Charter CEO Chris Winfrey leads the combined entity.
Global fixed broadband subscribers are projected to reach 1.614 billion by 2030, growing by 10.2% from mid-2024, with the highest increases in the Middle East & Africa (36.9%) and Latin America (21.5%), while mature markets see slower expansion.