FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Chris Collins U.S. House of Representatives 1117 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Collins: April19, 2016 Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views. Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. Not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude our review as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the official record of the proceeding. Sffirerely ft~ ~eelcr FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON O FF ICE OF THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Renee Ellmers U.S. House of Representatives 1210 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Ellmers: April19, 2016 Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views. Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. Not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude our review as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the official record of the proceeding. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON O FF ICE OF T HE C H AIRMAN The Honorable Bill Flores U.S. House of Representatives 1030 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Flores: April19, 2016 Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views. Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. Not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude our review as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the official record of the proceeding. Sincerely, ~ ·~~f/-- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Billy Long U.S. House ofRepresentatives 1541 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Long: April19, 2016 Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views. Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. Not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude our review as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the official record of the proceeding. Sincerely~~ ~di- t--y" Tom Wheeler FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON O FFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Pete Olson U.S. House of Representatives 2133 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Olson: April19, 2016 Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views. Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. Not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude our review as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the official record of the proceeding. ;~i_t--Tom~{f