# Charter to Cut $2 Billion In Costs Next Year Under “New Operating Model”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/charter-to-cut-2-billion-in-costs-next-year-under-new-operating-model/
- Published: 2026-11-06T20:29:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T21:38:36+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/charter-cox-communications-2-billion-cost-savings-earnings-1236749678/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Charter targets $2 billion in annual cost savings.
- The plan follows its combination with Cox.
- Both businesses lost internet customers in the third quarter.

## Summary

Charter Communications plans a major reorganisation after combining with Cox, aiming to simplify its operations and return to internet customer growth. The company says the changes will help it compete more effectively and improve financial performance.

Charter is targeting $2 billion in annualised operating cost savings over the next 18 months, alongside more than $1 billion in expected savings from the Cox transaction. The plan includes removing nonessential work, simplifying management structures and improving vendor efficiency. The announcement comes as Charter reported a $2.1 billion third-quarter loss; Charter and Cox lost 156,000 and 77,000 internet customers respectively.

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