The Architects of Spectrum Broadband Expansion

In communities across the country without access to high-speed broadband, Spectrum construction crews are the first sign of a future without limits. 

Before those crews string fiber or connect a single home or small business, Field Operations’ 800-person Centralized Design team based in Denver; Coppell, Texas; and Louisville, Kentucky, uses an internally developed software program to map the network so the construction teams arrive on site with a detailed plan for the build.

Projects start when Construction teams collect information in the field during site visits called walkouts. This data helps designers determine what infrastructure already exists and what needs to be built. From there, they chart a route for the network, applying best practices to maximize efficiency and minimize cost. No two projects are the same, and figuring out how the puzzle pieces fit together is part of the challenge. 

Once a plan is in place, Centralized Design uploads a list of deliverables into the Construction team’s project management system so crews can get to work. After a build is finished, the Construction team shares a final map with the designers, so they can note adjustments to the design that were made in the field and have accurate information for future projects in the area.

When our broadband expansion delivers access to a new area, residents and small businesses can participate in the digital world, whether through remote work or online education, improving business processes, staying in touch with friends and family, or enjoying entertainment how and when they want.

“We help give communities across the country access to broadband, often for the first time,” said Mike Atcher, Senior Director, Design. “It’s easy for us to take connectivity for granted sometimes, so seeing how it can change lives is really special.”

More information about Spectrum’s commitment to expanding broadband access can be found here.