Spectrum Launches High-Speed Internet to More Than 10,000 Homes and Small Businesses in Polk County, Florida

TAMPA, Fla. - Spectrum is marking a major milestone in Polk County, Florida, as its network expansion nears completion. Spectrum Internet, with speeds up to 1 Gig, Mobile, TV and Voice services are now available to more than 10,000 homes and small businesses.

The expansion in Polk County is part of Spectrum's multi-year rural construction initiative. Driven by more than $7 billion in private investment, Spectrum will add more than 100,000 miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure and deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit speed Internet access to more than 1.7 million new locations across the country.

"Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Florida and across America," said John Dosher, Area Vice President of Field Operations, Spectrum. "Our investment is 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."

At the event today, Spectrum presented a $50,000 Beyond the Build Digital Education grant to Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. This grant represents a five-year partnership between Spectrum and Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, supporting immersive financial and career-readiness education for approximately 25,000 students each year across Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

"Spectrum continues to demonstrate its commitment to closing the digital divide by investing in our students," said State Representative Jennifer Canady. "As a career classroom teacher, I know the value of hands-on learning, and this center will give Polk County students the opportunity to put classroom lessons into real-world practice."

"Closing the digital divide takes more than building broadband infrastructure. It also requires digital literacy, adoption, and the ability to use connectivity in meaningful ways. Spectrum's investment in Junior Achievement's Barnett Family Discovery Center is a strong example of that next step and of Spectrum following through on its commitment to invest directly in digital adoption, literacy, and use. The Polk Vision Smart Communities Team values Spectrum's partnership in connecting students with practical skills and future opportunities. I want to thank Spectrum for investing not only in infrastructure, but also in students across Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties," said David Palmer, Chair of Polk Vision's Smart Communities Team and IT Director for the Board of County Commissioners.

"Junior Achievement is grateful for Spectrum's investment in the Barnett Family JA Discovery Center and, most importantly, in the students we serve," said Shauna Dykes, Market President, Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. "This partnership will help thousands of students build practical digital and financial skills through hands-on experiences that prepare them for the decisions they will make in school, the workplace and throughout their lives."

For more information, visit corporate.charter.com/digital-education/grants.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

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