Charter Communications, Inc., operating under the brand name Spectrum, is a major American telecommunications and mass media company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 1993, it has expanded nationwide and now serves customers across 41 U.S. states . Charter offers a broad array of services, including broadband internet, digital cable television, VoIP phone, HDTV, home security, and internet security, predominantly under the Spectrum brand . As of 2024, Charter reported approximately $55.1 billion in annual revenue, connecting over 57 million homes and businesses, managing nearly 30 million broadband internet customers, over 12 million video customers, nearly 11 million mobile lines, and 6.4 million voice customers . The company employs close to 95,000 people and continues to expand its high-speed network infrastructure, especially in rural areas, through initiatives aimed at broadening affordable broadband access