Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, mobile, tv, voice service
Mar. 15—RALEIGH — Spectrum announced Tuesday the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 200 homes and small businesses in southeast Robeson County.
Spectrum's newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Robeson County is part of the company's approximately $5 billion investment in unserved rural communities, which includes $1.2 billion won in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (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.
Spectrum Internet Gig, with download speeds of a gigabit per second, is now available throughout the buildout area. Spectrum Internet offers starting speeds of 200 megabits per second, with Spectrum Internet Ultra providing download speeds of 400 megabits per second. For small and medium-sized businesses, Spectrum Business Internet offers download speeds of 200 megabits per second, 600 megabits per seconds and a gigabit per second.
Local residents and business owners can visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.
"Through RDOF, Spectrum is making a multiyear investment to extend gigabit broadband networks to unserved communities across America," Jonathan Holt, vice president of Construction at Spectrum. "Our commitment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Robeson County. We are providing superior connectivity to local residents and small businesses at highly competitive prices, backed by an organization committed to craftsmanship and service."
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Internet Service Provider for Rural Areas in its 2021-22 ratings, Spectrum Internet 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 December 2021.
"We applaud Spectrum for their continued commitment to expand broadband services in our local communities," said state Sen. Danny Britt. "This will help many businesses, educators and community members across our area stay connected. Since being elected I have worked closely with representatives from Spectrum to continue expansion across Robeson County. I have also worked hard to see that the funding was made available from the state to make this possible."
