Spectrum, the No. 1 rural internet provider in the nation, has launched Spectrum internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 1,700 homes and small businesses in several Knox County communities, including parts of Butler, Clay, Clinton, College, Harrison, Jackson, Liberty, Miller, Morgan, Morris and Pleasant Townships.

Spectrum's multi-year Rural Construction Initiative is an investment of approximately $9 billion – a portion of which we will offset with over $2 billion in government support funding – that will ultimately connect approximately 1.75 million new homes and small businesses across the country.

“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Ohio and across America,” said Jesse Femyer, area vice president, field operations. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Knox County. 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.”

Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and small business customers, featuring starting speeds of 500 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers customers 1 Gbps download speeds, with 400 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.

“Reliable access to broadband infrastructure is a necessity for our rural economies to thrive,” said U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson. “I’m thrilled to see Spectrum’s investment in Ohio is paying off, and thousands of residents will have access to fast connectivity and its endless opportunities for work, learning, healthcare, and so much more.”

Local residents and business owners should visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.