Charter and Cox are planning to merge in a deal worth $34.5 billion that will create an industry leader in mobile, broadband and video entertainment.

Charter Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, announced a merger Friday with privately held Cox Communications in a multi-billion-dollar deal. Once the merger is completed,

Cox Communications and Charter Communications have announced an agreement to merge companies. This will allow for a singular industry leader in communications and provide customers with seamless entertainment and high-quality customer service.