OWOSSO, Mich. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation1, today announced the expansion of its broadband network making Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services now available to more than 1,300 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Shiawassee County, Michigan, including in the townships of Antrim, Burns, Caledonia, Fairfield, Middlebury, New Haven, Owosso, Shiawassee, Venice and Vernon.
Spectrum’s multi-year rural construction initiative is driven by more than $7 billion in private investment from Spectrum and will ultimately add an additional 100,000+ miles of fiber network infrastructure and deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds to more than 1.7 million new locations across the country.
“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Michigan and across America,” said Chris Spray, Area Vice President for Spectrum in Michigan. “Our investment is providing residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians and 100% U.S.-based customer service.”
The expansion was funded in part by a Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Broadband Grant, a joint effort between Spectrum and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) to deliver high-speed internet to unserved communities. This project is supported, in part, by federal award number CPFFN0190 awarded to The State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
“Reliable high-speed internet means a student in Shiawassee County can finish homework at home, a small business owner can reach customers well beyond our borders, and a family can see a doctor by video without driving an hour,” said Senator Sam Singh (D – East Lansing). “Spectrum’s broadband investment will have a direct impact on daily life, and we’re proud that more of our neighbors can count on it.”
Local residents and business owners should visit spectrum.com/cp/build to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.
“This project shows what’s possible when local government and private industry share a goal and a commitment to follow through,” said Representative Brian BeGole (R – Morrice). “By combining public support and state funding with Spectrum’s private investment and expertise, we brought connectivity to Shiawassee County communities faster and more efficiently than either could have done alone.”
Spectrum Internet exceeded advertised download and upload speeds for all tiers measured — even during peak weeknight usage between 7 and 11 p.m. — according to the FCC’s most recent “Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report.”
Bundle and Save: Internet and Mobile Services
Along with multiple broadband options, Spectrum Internet customers can now bundle their service with Spectrum Mobile for greater savings and convenience. Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider2 with Unlimited lines starting at just $30 a month. Bundling these services together provides enhanced value and gives customers seamless connectivity inside and outside the home with the fastest speeds. Spectrum offers a savings calculator to show how much can be saved by switching to Spectrum.
More Savings with Spectrum TV and Streaming
Spectrum TV plans offer additional ways for customers to save money. Spectrum TV plans provide access to the most popular streaming apps - a retail value of up to $132 per month - at no additional cost. Streaming apps include the Disney+, Hulu Bundle and the ESPN Unlimited plan, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Paramount+ Essential, Peacock Premium with Ads, AMC+ with Ads, ViX Premium With Ads, Tennis Channel, Discovery+ with Ads, and FOX One.
1Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.
2Based on 1Q 2024 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.
About Spectrum
Spectrum, a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), is the leading internet and video provider in the nation and the fastest growing mobile company in our footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states. Supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees,* we are America's Internet Company®.
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*At close of the Cox acquisition, Spectrum announced that over the next 18 months, it will fully return legacy Cox's customer service function to the U.S.