Louisville Leaders, Spectrum Provide Updates on Projects That Will Provide Gigabit Broadband Service to Previously Unserved Parts of Jefferson County

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At an event in Louisville today, Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation^*, and leaders from Metro Louisville including Mayor Craig Greenberg and Councilman Stuart Benson announced updates on two network construction projects in rural and previously unserved parts of Jefferson County. After completion of the projects, more than 1,800 homes and small businesses will have access to Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services for the first time.

The projects were made possible through Kentucky’s “Better Internet Program” grant, funding from Metro Louisville, and an investment from Charter, and will result in more than 27.5 miles of new network at a cost of nearly $7.5 million.

“Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Jefferson County,” said Jeff Gehrig, Southern Ohio Regional Vice President of Field Operations for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates under the Spectrum brand of connectivity products and services. “We are providing local 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.”

Louisville Metro Councilman Stuart Benson says today’s announcement is the culmination of many years of hard work to expand broadband service to rural parts of the city.

“People have come to understand that reliable high-speed broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for work, school and business. After a decade of working to bring broadband to the southeastern Jefferson County residents who reside in unserved households, this is undoubtably one of the most important projects undertaken since the start of merged government. We are so excited to announce that the entire county will soon have access to broadband they need to conduct business, educate themselves and make this community a stronger and more vital Metro Louisville and I am proud to have been part of this effort with a team of leaders from both the public and private sectors,” he said.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says the city has an obligation to ensure everyone has equal access to critical services.

“Every Louisville resident deserves reliable, quality internet regardless of their zip code – and thanks to Spectrum, more of our rural neighbors will now have that access,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “Spectrum continues to be a great partner to Louisville, and we are grateful for their continued investment in our city and our future.”

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey appreciates the cooperation between Louisville’s leadership and Charter to expand broadband service in the county.

“Whether you’re a student doing your homework online or an entrepreneur looking to start a business, everyone deserves access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet. That’s why I’m fighting for continued investments in broadband expansion across Louisville’s underserved communities. Thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and public-private partnerships, we’re working to close the digital divide and get more Louisvillians connected and online,” he said.

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.

Broadband Speeds up to 1 Gbps, Plus Money-Saving Mobile Options and 85,000 On Demand Choices

Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and small business customers, featuring starting speeds of 300 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers customers 1 Gbps download speeds, with 300 Mbps and 600 Mbps options. 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” issued in January 2023.

Along with multiple broadband options, Spectrum services now available also include Spectrum Mobile^™ and Spectrum TV^®. Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider^** and combines with Spectrum Internet and Advanced WiFi to provide seamless connectivity inside and outside the home. Spectrum Mobile provides customers access to nationwide 5G at great value, with Unlimited lines starting at $29.99 a month, as well as By the Gig options.

Spectrum TV offers more than 270 HD channels and access to 85,000 free On Demand movies and shows. Using the Spectrum TV App — the highest-rated pay TV streaming app in the U.S.^*** — viewers can stream content across a growing number of platforms, including Xumo Stream Box, Xumo TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Kindle Fire, Xbox, Windows, macOS and Chromecast.

^* Based on year end 2022 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.

^**iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of Dec. 1, 2023. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of Dec. 1, 2023.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than
32 million customers in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet^®, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business^® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise^® provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach^® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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