5-16-23 spectrum announces new rural broadband service in dodge and fdl counties

Spectrumhas  announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 1,000 additional homes and small businesses in parts of Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties.   Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout includes parts of the following towns: Ashford, Byron, Eden, Forest, Lomira, Osceola, Theresa, and Wayne.   It is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion RDOF-related investment in unserved rural communities, which includes $1 billion won in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) RDOF auction. The company’s RDOF expansion will provide broadband access to approximately 1 million customer locations as estimated by the FCC across 24 states in the coming years, including more than 140,000 in Wisconsin.   “Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities across America through RDOF,” said Matt Brown, Spectrum’s Vice President of Construction. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in these towns. We are providing local residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians and U.S.-based customer service.”

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Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for both residential customers and small business clients, featuring starting speeds of 300 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers its clients plans with starting download speeds of 300 Mbps, with 600 Mbps and 1 Gbps options.   “I speak with people from all around Wisconsin’s Sixth District and know that access to reliable broadband has been an issue for many rural communities,” said Congressman Glenn Grothman. “Spectrum’s RDOF build out is bringing high-speed access quickly to connect rural Wisconsinites.”     Spectrum Internet delivers the fastest internet and WiFi download speeds in the nation^*, and also 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.    “On behalf of my constituents, I thank Charter for their commitment to Wisconsin’s rural communities,” said State Rep. Jerry O’Connor. “Now, more of our residents have access to broadband, a necessity in today’s world to connect with loved ones, educational opportunities, healthcare, and so much more.”      “A significant number of rural Wisconsin residents lack basic high-speed internet,” said State Rep. Mark Born. “Today, with Charter’s announcement, we’re one step closer to closing this digital divide in our state between rural and urban areas.”