LUDINGTON — Spectrum has expanded its high-speed internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 200 additional homes and small businesses in Mason County, the company announced Wednesday.
According to the July 24 news release, the newly served addresses are in previously unserved or underserved areas of Branch, Custer, Sheridan and Sherman townships.
“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Michigan and across America,” said Christopher Spray, area vice president of field operations. “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.”
The expansion is part of Spectrum’s ongoing rural construction initiative, backed by more than $7 billion in private investment, to add more than 100,000 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure and extend broadband access to over 1.7 million new locations nationwide.
Spectrum Internet offers starting speeds of 500 Mbps and up to 1 Gbps for residential and business customers, with no data caps, contracts or modem fees. The company is also rolling out network upgrades to eventually deliver multi-gigabit download and gigabit upload speeds across its 41-state service area.
“Many Michigan communities lack necessary infrastructure to serve residents with adequate internet access at home,” said U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar. “This construction is a welcome addition to the community and will provide greater economic opportunities for residents.”
State Sen. Jon Bumstead called the project a benefit to residents of Michigan’s 32nd District, saying it brings high-speed access “right to their doorstep.” State Rep. Curt VanderWall said the project is a “win” for Mason County families and businesses and praised the combined efforts of the federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and Spectrum’s private investment.
In addition to broadband, Spectrum now offers its mobile and TV services in the expanded service area.
More information is available at spectrumruralexpansion.com, where residents and businesses can check availability for their address.