(Reuters) - Broadband and cable TV provider Charter is in advanced talks to combine with Cox Communications in a deal that values Cox at more than $30 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

The companies are discussing a cash and stock transaction that would value Cox at more than $30 billion including debt, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources.

Charter and Cox did not immediately respond to request for comment outside regular business hours.

A deal could be announced within days, the report added.