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Bengus81

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14. To me it isn't about who, it's about the consolidation. Now the Charter/Cox merger is a done deal

Reply to ancianita (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 6, 2025, 02:27 PM

17 hrs ago

Ever seen one of those when customers don't get boned by huge rate hikes? I haven't. Cox has a mere 23% interest in the merger so Charter/Spectrum is now calling the shots.

Hell,where I live Waste Connections and Waste Management have now managed to buy out every independent trash hauler. Going back 10 years ago there were 12 trash services to choose from.

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