SPECTRUM NEWS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION TO XFINITY TV CUSTOMERS

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Spectrum News (CHTR) announced on October 8, 2025 a distribution agreement with Comcast to expand Spectrum News availability to Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa. The company said Spectrum News will remain available to Xfinity viewers in California, with local feeds in Sacramento and San Francisco.

In the coming weeks: Spectrum News NY1 will reach northern New Jersey and Connecticut, Spectrum News 13 will launch in Orlando, and Spectrum Bay News 9 will be added in Tampa. The announcement highlights multi‑platform reach including Spectrum News+, Spectrum Noticias, a mobile app with over 5.5 million downloads, and CTV apps on Xumo, Roku and Apple TV.

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• Comcast agreement expands Xfinity distribution to four markets (Oct 8, 2025)
• NY1, News 13 and Bay News 9 to launch on Xfinity in coming weeks
• Mobile news app exceeds 5.5 million downloads
• Multi‑platform presence: Spectrum News+, Spectrum Noticias, Xumo/Roku/Apple TV

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Insights

Media distribution strategist

Spectrum's carriage deal with Comcast extends local reach into four priority markets, raising distribution scale and audience access.

Spectrum News expands distribution to Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa following its California availability, effective as announced on Oct 8, 2025. The agreement places linear local news feeds where Xfinity has subscriber reach, broadening platform presence without new product development.

Key dependencies include successful technical integration and channel placement within Xfinity lineups; audience uptake will hinge on discoverability and marketing. Watch for early viewership or distribution confirmations in the stated "coming weeks" and any announced carriage terms or promotional windows that could affect near-term audience growth.

Spectrum News to Reach Xfinity TV Customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum News today announced an agreement with Comcast to expand distribution of Spectrum News to Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa. Previously launched in California in response to the Los Angeles wildfires, Spectrum News will remain available to Xfinity TV customers throughout the state, with local news for viewers in Sacramento and San Francisco.

"We are always looking for ways to bring our community-driven reporting to even more people, and this is an exciting opportunity to reach new viewers in some of the country's largest markets," said Mike Bair, Executive Vice President of Spectrum Networks. "Unbiased local journalism is a key pillar of our society and, while local news coverage across the country is shrinking, Spectrum News is expanding to provide more access when people need it most."

Spectrum News features 24/7 coverage of the day's top local and nationally relevant stories, breaking news reports, community, state and national political coverage, as well as local weather. In the coming weeks:

• Spectrum News NY1 will be made available to Xfinity TV customers in northern New Jersey and Connecticut
• Spectrum News 13 will launch to Xfinity TV customers in Orlando
• Spectrum Bay News 9 will be seen by Xfinity TV customers in Tampa

Spectrum News has continued to expand its reach in recent years, launching several local linear TV news networks, a streaming news network, Spectrum News+; a Spanish-language news network, Spectrum Noticias; introducing a mobile news app currently with over 5.5 million downloads; and creating its local connected TV news app on Xumo Stream Box, Roku and Apple TV, underscoring its commitment to making Spectrum News available and accessible across multiple platforms.

About Spectrum Networks 
Spectrum Networks is a series of 24/7 news and sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to more than 57 million homes and small to large businesses in 41 states, supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees. Spectrum Networks carry distinct, comprehensive, and exclusive local programming on over 30 networks across Charter's footprint. More information on Spectrum Networks is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.  

 

 

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SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc.

FAQ

What did Spectrum News announce on October 8, 2025 regarding Xfinity TV?

Spectrum News announced a Comcast distribution agreement to add Xfinity availability in Connecticut, northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa.

Which Spectrum News channels will launch on Xfinity and when for CHTR?

Spectrum News NY1 will reach northern New Jersey and Connecticut, Spectrum News 13 will launch in Orlando, and Spectrum Bay News 9 will be added in Tampa in the coming weeks.

How does this Xfinity distribution change Spectrum News' California availability (CHTR)?

Spectrum News will remain available to Xfinity TV customers in California, including local coverage in Sacramento and San Francisco.

Does the October 8, 2025 announcement affect Spectrum News streaming and apps for CHTR investors?

The company emphasized multi‑platform reach, including Spectrum News+, Spectrum Noticias, CTV apps on Xumo/Roku/Apple TV, and a mobile app with over 5.5 million downloads.

What markets will Spectrum News reach through the Comcast agreement for CHTR shareholders?

The agreement adds distribution on Xfinity in four markets: Connecticut, northern New Jersey, Orlando, and Tampa.

Is the Comcast distribution rollout immediate for CHTR subscribers?

The company said the new Xfinity launches will occur in the coming weeks following the October 8, 2025 announcement.