On the other hand, there seems to be very little outcry surrounding lesser-known Charter Communications ' plan to merge with TWC in a deal that values Time Warner Cable at $78.7 billion. Charter will also purchase most ofBright House Networks for$10.4 billion in a separate deal, making it a cable and broadband behemoth serving23.9 million customers in 41 states, according to a press release. That puts it neck and neck with Comcast atop the list of providers offering Internet and/or pay television service.