Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Investment in Rural Broadband
CULLMAN, Ala. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,100 homes and small businesses in Cullman and Winston Counties, Alabama. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion RDOF-related investment in unserved rural communities, partly offset by $1.2 billion in the Federal Communications Commission’s(FCC) RDOF auction.
The company’s RDOF expansion will provide broadband access to 1.3 million customer locations across 24 states in the coming years. Spectrum has also won more than $700 million in state broadband expansion subsidies, which, combined with Spectrum investment, will connect another 300,000 homes and small businesses.
“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Alabama and across America through RDOF,” said Craig Loden, Vice President of Construction leading Spectrum’s expansions. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available across the northern Birmingham area. 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.”
Broadband Speeds up to 1 Gbps, Money-Saving Mobile Options and 85,000 Free 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.
“While tremendous progress has been made toward providing rural families with high-speed, reliable broadband access, there is still much work to be done in Alabama’s Fourth District and across the nation,” said U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt. “Spectrum continues to show their commitment to building on this progress by working with the state of Alabama to provide access to high-speed internet in thousands of homes and businesses.I am excited that this expansion will directly serve over 1,100 homes and businesses in Cullman and Winston Counties, and I look forward to expanding even further in the future.”
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.
Local residents and business owners should visitspectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.
* Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.
**Based on Q4 2023 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.
*** iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of Feb. 1, 2024. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of Feb. 1, 2024.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivitycompany andcable operatorwith services available to more than 57 million homes and businesses 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 broadbandproducts and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for largerbusinesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highlycustomized,fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® deliverstailoredadvertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to itscustomersthrough Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found atcorporate.charter.com.
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