LAKE CITY, Mich. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 2,200 additional homes and businesses in Missaukee County, Michigan. This recent expansion includes portions within the townships of Aetna, Bloomfield, Butterfield, Caldwell, Clam Union, Enterprise, Forest, Holland, Lake, Norwich, Pioneer, Reeder, Richland, Riverside and West Branch.
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, Spectrum’s Area Vice President of Field Operations 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.”
Local residents and business owners should visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.
“Every Michigan family, student, farmer, and small business deserves access to reliable, high-speed internet," said U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman. "Expanding broadband infrastructure is critical to growing our economy, improving educational opportunities, and ensuring rural communities aren't left behind. This partnership is another important step toward closing the digital divide and connecting every corner of Michigan.”
Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and business customers, featuring starting speeds of 500 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. The company has also begun a network evolution that will provide gigabit upstream speeds and multiple gigabit download speeds across its entire 41-state service area.
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.”
“Expanding access to reliable internet service for Michigan’s rural communities has long been a priority of mine,” said State Senator Michele Hoitenga (R – Manton). “This investment will help more residents, businesses, and families stay connected and access the opportunities that dependable broadband provides.”
“With Spectrum’s help, more parts of Missaukee County now have access to high-speed internet at their homes and businesses,” said State Representative Ken Borton (R – Gaylord). “This partnership is helping improve our community through increased access to education resources, telemedicine, remote work, and so much more.”
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 provider** 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 $125 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.
* Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.
** Based on 1Q 2024 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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