Telecompaper · 18 Sep, 06:40 · Business briefing

Mediacom hires Charter exec to grow mobile business

Mediacom has appointed a senior executive from Charter Communications to spearhead its mobile business expansion.

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Mediacom has appointed a senior executive from Charter Communications to spearhead its mobile business expansion. This strategic hire signals Mediacom’s intensified commitment to competing directly with major telecommunications providers in the wireless market. The move aims to leverage Charter’s established expertise in scaling mobile operations, enhancing Mediacom’s service offerings and market presence. For industry observers, this highlights a broader trend of traditional cable operators aggressively pursuing convergence strategies to retain subscribers through bundled mobile and broadband services.

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