Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband in Clay County
/Spectrum announced on Tuesday, June 27, the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,200 homes and small businesses near Kearney in Clay County and communities near East Leavenworth, Edgerton and Farley in Platte County. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Clay and Platte Counties is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion RDOF-related investment in unserved rural communities, which includes $1 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 is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities across America through RDOF,” said Matt Brown, Spectrum’s Vice President of Construction. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Clay and Platte Counties. We are providing local residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians and 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 both residential customers and small business clients, featuring starting speeds of 300 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers its clients plans with starting download speeds of 300 Mbps, with 600 Mbps and 1 Gbps options.
“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, farmers, schools, and hospitals,” said Congressman Sam Graves. “I’m thrilled to see this money being put to good use expanding internet access in Clay and Platte Counties.”
KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story
