FLORENCE-Spectrum representatives joined elected officials, business owners and community members to commemorate Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services now available to homes and small businesses in Lauderdale County. Spectrum’s fiber-optic network construction occurring in Lauderdale County is the result of the federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), two Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund grants and Spectrum investment that will ultimately bring broadband access to more than 10,000 homes and small businesses.
“The state’s hard work to fund broadband projects is paying off in Lauderdale County,” said state Rep. Phillip Pettus. “Spectrum has been hard at work building its network and delivering high-speed internet access to thousands of homes in Lauderdale County – a big win for these communities.” 
To date, Spectrum has extended its network more than 530 miles, expanding broadband connectivity to nearly 7,000 residents and small businesses in Lauderdale County, unlocking education, healthcare and other economic development opportunities.
“I’ve been pleased with Spectrum’s diligent work to expand its broadband infrastructure across the county, especially to our most rural and remote residents,” said Lauderdale Co. Commissioner Brad Black. “I look forward to a continued partnership to help bring high-speed connectivity to each home and business in Lauderdale County and get our communities fully online.”
Once buildout is complete, the entire suite of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services will be available to more than 10,000 homes and small businesses in the county.
“Our employees are bringing a vital service to Lauderdale County,” said Thom Tyrrell, Spectrum Area Vice President. “We remain committed to rural expansion and are providing these communities superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians.”
Telecommunications Day
To foster workforce development, the high school students at Allen Thornton Career Technical Center took part in a hands-on experience of what a day in the life of a Spectrum Field Technician looks like, as well as a discussion of careers in the broadband/cable industry. Spectrum also made a $2,500 donation to Shoals Scholar Dollars. Headed by the Florence and Greater Shoals Rotary Clubs, the organization grants scholarships to area high school students to attend Northwest Shoals Community College.
Broadband speeds up to 1 Gbps, money-saving Mobile options and 85,000 free 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.
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” issued in January 2023.
Along with multiple broadband options, Spectrum services now available also include Spectrum Mobile™ and Spectrum TV®. Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider** and combines with Spectrum Internet and Advanced WiFi to provide seamless connectivity inside and outside the home. Spectrum Mobile provides customers access to nationwide 5G at great value, with Unlimited lines starting at $29.99 a month, as well as By the Gig options.
Spectrum TV offers more than 270 HD channels and access to 85,000 free On Demand movies and shows. Using the Spectrum TV App — the highest-rated pay TV streaming app in the U.S.*** — viewers can stream content across a growing number of platforms, including Xumo Stream Box, Xumo TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Kindle Fire, Xbox, Windows, macOS and Chromecast.
* Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.
** Based on Q4 2023 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.
*** iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of Feb. 1, 2024. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of Feb. 1, 2024.
Media Release/Jonathan Dunagin, Manager of Regional Communications, South
