Merger between two largest cable companies have given the new firm control of shares of broadband internet market and shares of paid TV . ' Today we move on , ' says Comcast CEO Brian ##nson . Comcast has 30million subscribers and Time Warner Cable boasts subscribers ; new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million . FCC staffers recommended the merger be sent to a judge for review - a significant regulatory issue . Regulators questioned whether merger was in the public interest .
Merger between two largest cable companies have given the new firm control of 57percent of broadband internet market and 30percent of paid TV . 'Today we move on , ' says Comcast CEO Brian Roberts . Comcast has 30million subscribers and Time Warner Cable boasts 11million ; new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million . FCC staffers recommended the merger be sent to a judge for review - a significant regulatory hurdle . Regulators questioned whether merger was in the public interest .