Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation^*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 115 homes and small businesses in portions of Baldwin Village, Pleasant Plains Township and Webber Township. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Lake County is part of the company’s approximately $9 billion investment in underserved and unserved rural communities, partly offset by $2 billion in government support funding.

The company’s rural expansion will provide broadband access to approximately 1.75 million customer locations across 24 states.

“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Michigan  and across America,” said Thomas Yates, Vice President of Construction leading Spectrum’s Michigan buildouts. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Lake County. We are 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.”

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.

“Many Michigan communities lack necessary infrastructure to serve residents with adequate internet access at home. I am pleased to learn of Spectrum’s network expansion, which will bring much needed service to hundreds of Michigan families,” said U.S. Representative John Moolenaar. “This construction is a welcome addition to the community and will provide greater economic opportunities for residents.”

“I will continue celebrating expanded access to high-speed internet until every family and business in rural Michigan has access at their doorstep.” said State Senator Roger Hauck. “Thanks to Spectrum’s partnership through the RDOF program, Lake County continues to get closer to this ubiquitous connectivity."

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.”

“Thank you to Spectrum for investing in the people of Lake County,” said State Representative Joseph Fox. “Access to high-speed internet is limited in rural areas, so those families and businesses often miss out on important benefits from internet connectivity. I will continue supporting efforts to roll out broadband to all residents of Lake County.”

There also was a $2,500 donation made to Five Cap. Inc. during the event.

_{Photo credit to Spectrum Charter.}