Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2026
Spectrum News Acquires New England Cable News
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- Existing Spectrum News networks in Maine and Massachusetts to combine with New England Cable News (NECN), rebrand as Spectrum News NECN and serve viewers across New England.
- New combined network to be based in NECN studios located in Massachusetts.
- Spectrum News to assume existing NECN distribution agreements and reach new viewers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
STAMFORD, Conn. — Spectrum News today announced an agreement with New England Cable News (NECN) and NBCUniversal for the acquisition of substantially all the assets of NECN, including the network’s existing distribution agreements throughout New England. The transaction will deliver Spectrum News’ award-winning local journalism to additional viewers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
“This agreement represents a significant milestone for Spectrum News as we grow our operation in New England and expand our viewership to additional markets across the country," said Mike Bair, Executive Vice President of Spectrum Networks. "We look forward to building on a storied local news brand and honoring the importance of local news that serves communities throughout New England."
In the coming months, Spectrum News networks in Maine and Massachusetts will combine with NECN and rebrand as Spectrum News NECN. The new combined network will continue to be available to existing NECN distributors throughout New England and will also be available to Spectrum customers in Maine and Massachusetts along with Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Spectrum News has continued to expand its reach in recent years, launching multiple local linear TV news networks across the country, a streaming news network, Spectrum News+; a Spanish-language news network, Spectrum Noticias; introducing a mobile news app currently with more than 6 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 58 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.
Media Contact
Bret Picciolo, Bret.Picciolo@Charter.com