Spectrum Networks Acquires New England Cable News (NECN) Assets
February 16, 2026
Spectrum Networks, a division of Charter Communications, agreed to acquire substantially all assets of New England Cable News (NECN) from NECN and NBCUniversal. The deal will fold NECN into Spectrum News, expand Spectrum's regional footprint across New England, and consolidate NECN's distribution agreements under Spectrum News NECN based in Massachusetts.
- Buyers
- Spectrum Networks (Charter Communications)
- Targets
- New England Cable News (NECN)
- Sellers
- New England Cable News, NBCUniversal
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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