Chater proposed settlements 'insufficient' to make Cox deal in public interest, C4AT argues
( June 1, 2026, 18:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Center for Accessible Technology told the California Public Utilities Commission that the proposed settlements from Charter Communication to Cal Advocates and the California Emerging Technology Fund are "insufficient" to designate the acquisition of Cox Communications as being in the public interest. C4AT argues that both settlements contain identical agreements, which are ambiguous and unverifiable, and the inability for C4AT and The Utility Reform Network to question these settlements in evidentiary hearings deprives the groups of the opportunity to challenge claims.See document attached....
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