Cable Linear Viewpoint as Paramount-WBD Talk Spikes

As the great linear network splinter looms, we thought new findings from a new Erdos cable study were illuminating. Then a report emerged that Paramount is prepping a bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and they got even more interesting. Read More

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WBD Paints a Post-Split Picture

Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav spent time highlighting the benefits of the impending separation of WBD and what he sees for the future of HBO Max, as well as the linear networks that will soon be under the Discovery Global umbrella. Read More

Comcast and Charter See Wins in Bundling, Price Locks

A tried-and-true method of scoring positive customer satisfaction is to save that user money. It’s why several providers, including Comcast and Charter, are prioritizing simplified pricing and locked-in rates for subscribers of their respective products. Read More

The Ergen-Musk Spectrum Chess Match

EchoStar shares closed up 20% on Monday to $80.67/share after it revealed that SpaceX would shell out $19 billion for its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum. Read More

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WBD Sues DISH Over Sling TV Short-Term Passes

When Disney sued DISH Network over Sling TV’s short-term passes, we wondered whether other programmers included in the Day, Week, and Weekend mini-plans would follow suit. Read More

MNF Comes Out Strong

“Monday Night Football” returned to ESPN with 22.1 million viewers across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and NFL+. Read More

Tubi’s New Brand Campaign

Tubi is “Free Forever,” according to its new brand campaign, which includes a series of five TV spots airing now. Read More

Roth’s Road to 500 MHz

Speaking at NTIA’s Spectrum Policy Symposium Wednesday, NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth acknowledged that it’s hard to balance the many competing needs of spectrum users. Read More

Verizon FCC Fine Stands

The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the FCC’s $47 million fine against Verizon for sharing location data. Read More

O’Rielly’s TMT Whiteboard: Giving Congress Its Due

Given the renewed attention on these authoritative lines after the proper demise of the Chevron Doctrine and other court actions, everyone involved in communications policy should consider Congress in its proper light and be willing to present extraterritorial ideas to the rightful place for dissection. Read More

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Current Issue: August 2025

Cablefax Top Ops 2025

In this issue:

Cablefax is proud to unveil the 2025 Top Ops honorees—a powerhouse lineup of operators, fiber providers, and broadband leaders who are not just meeting industry demands, but actively reshaping the future of connectivity. These standouts are delivering operational excellence, elevating the customer experience, and steering their companies through a landscape defined by transformation, competition, and convergence.

This year’s list reflects an industry at an inflection point. From consolidation and leadership transitions to cutting-edge fiber expansion and next-gen service models, the operational side of the cable and broadband ecosystem is in motion like never before. Whether it’s a strategic turnaround, a technology leap, or a culture-first leadership style, our honorees are setting the pace—and the standard.

The 2025 issue also celebrates the return of the Founders Circle Award, presented to an industry icon whose leadership has helped shape the very foundation of the business. And while we’ve paused on naming an MSO of the Year for now, it’s only because the race is too close to call—underscoring the sheer level of innovation and momentum across the board.

Our theme this year is mountains—symbols of perspective, endurance, and ambition. Within these pages, you’ll find the guides, trailblazers, and visionaries climbing to new heights and clearing a path for the rest of the industry.

“This year, we didn’t name an MSO of the Year—not because there’s a lack of progress, but because there’s so much of it. From Charter and Cox’s joint venture to Comcast’s renewed focus on transparency, the landscape is shifting fast. We’re watching the evolution unfold in real time,” said Cablefax Editorial Director Amy Maclean. “That’s why the mountain theme felt right—because it’s about both the climb and the view from the top. The leaders in this issue are scaling new heights and showing others the way.”

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