Comcast hesitates to buy Charter due to nearly $100B debt amid restructuring plans.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has considered acquiring rival Charter Communications but is reluctant due to Charter's massive debt of around $100 billion, which would add to Comcast's existing $90 billion debt. The potential deal is complicated by antitrust concerns and the financial strain of both companies' ongoing investments in infrastructure. Despite speculation fueled by Comcast's plan to spin off NBCUniversal and Charter's recent acquisition of Cox Communications, Roberts has dismissed the idea that restructuring signals imminent dealmaking. The situation remains under watch as both companies navigate market pressures and strategic growth opportunities.