Spectrum Powers HGTV Dream Home 2026, Delivering Connectivity to the Ultimate Lakeside Retreat

When most people imagine a dream home, they picture stunning views, custom finishes, a smart design and, of course, a reliable seamless connection and endless streaming entertainment. Spectacular views and natural light quickly lose their luster if you can’t send an email or stream your favorite shows. The HGTV Dream Home 2026, the newly built home and grand prize of the television network’s annual sweepstakes, does all this and more.

Spectrum stepped up to provide this year’s HGTV Dream Home located on North Carolina’s Lake Wylie with fast, reliable fiber-powered connectivity.^* That means easy access to live TV and up to $125 in popular streaming apps at no extra cost with the Company’s Seamless Entertainment plans.

Technology and connectivity have been essential features of the HGTV Dream Home 2026 since the design phase. The builders worked with Spectrum to plan infrastructure that would support fast Internet, streaming entertainment and smart home capabilities in every space.

“Installing direct connections for computers, gaming systems or other devices throughout the house will deliver reliability and the best overall performance,” said Michael Knotts from Knotts Builders, the company behind the project.

With a home in such a serene natural setting, you want connectivity to reach beyond the walls. “We ran a direct line for Internet from the home’s central hub all the way down to the water – which will keep the family seamlessly connected from the home to deck and down to the dock,” said Michael.

Spectrum also powered every stage of HGTV’s on-site construction, helping take modern lakeside living from dream to reality. Without a reliable internet connection, the construction crew’s blueprints, hammers and nails weren’t enough to complete the 3,000-square-foot retreat.

“They were super excited when they saw me pull up in the Spectrum truck,” said James Long, Supervisor, Field Service. “A steady internet connection let them finish tasks and meet their deadlines.”

Reliable connectivity is essential to every modern home. Spectrum’s proven quality of service and commitment to providing the best customer experience will help turn the lucky winner’s dream into a reality.

Entry into the HGTV Dream Home 2026 giveaway is open through 5 p.m. ET on Friday, February 13, 2026. Eligible fans can enter daily at HGTV.com and FoodNetwork.com, where they will also find full details and the official rules, as well as additional home features.

^*Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to the home via HFC.