Spectrum Launches Broadband in Clay County

On April 5, Spectrum announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 390 homes and small businesses in Clay County, east of Kearney. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Clay 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) 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 1 Gbps, is now available throughout the buildout area. Spectrum Internet offers starting speeds of 200 Mbps, with Spectrum Internet Ultra providing download speeds of 400 Mbps. For small and medium-sized businesses, Spectrum Business Internet offers download speeds of 200 Mbps, 600 Mbps and 1 Gbps. 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.

“Through RDOF, Spectrum is making a multiyear investment to extend gigabit broadband networks to unserved communities across America,” said Matt Brown, 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 Clay 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.

“I’ve been a strong supporter of expanding broadband for years. Reliable internet access isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s an absolute necessity—for small businesses, families, schools, and hospitals,” said U.S. Rep Sam Graves. “I’m thrilled to see this money being put to good use expanding internet access in Clay County.”

“Connecting all Missouri homes and businesses to high-speed internet is a game changer for our state,” State Rep. Doug Richey. “Charter’s RDOF build is doing just that for families in Clay County that now have the broadband access they need to thrive.”

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story