Spectrum launched high-speed internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 1,100 homes and small businesses in unincorporated communities across Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday.
The expansion includes the communities of Evangeline, Basile, Chataignier, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Ville Platte. The launch is part of Spectrum's $7 billion rural construction initiative aimed at expanding broadband access to underserved areas, a press release states.
"Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Evangeline Parish," said Brad Shely, Vice President of Construction for Spectrum's Texas-Louisiana Service Area.
"Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in the most rural areas of Evangeline Parish. We are providing 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."
The company's multi-year rural construction initiative involves more than $7 billion in private investment and will ultimately add more than 100,000 miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure. The project aims to deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit speed internet access to more than 1.7 million new locations across the country, a press release states.
In Louisiana in 2024, Charter extended its network to reach an additional 21,000 homes and small businesses, including 14,000 new locations through the rural construction initiative, a press release states.
