OCONTO COUNTY, Wis.— Hundreds of homes and small businesses in Oconto County will now have access to Spectrum Internet, mobile, TV and voice services as part of Spectrum's $5 billion rural digital opportunity fund (RDOF) investment.

Spectrum expanded service to more than 1,500 homes and businesses across the county, as part of a public-private partnership.

“Through RDOF, Spectrum is making it possible to extend gigabit broadband networks to unserved communities across Wisconsin,” said Matt Brown, Spectrum’s Vice President of Construction. “We are providing superior connectivity to local residents and small businesses at highly competitive prices, backed by an organization committed to craftsmanship and service.”

“The federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) is helping bring high-speed internet access to rural Wisconsin communities,” said state Sen. Eric Wimberger. ”I’m excited to see Spectrum expand service to unserved parts of Oconto County, and am thankful to the local government partners who are making it possible."

Spectrum’s Oconto County expansion includes parts of Brazeau, Lena, Little River, Oconto, Octonto Falls, Pound, Stiles, and Spruce. Local residents and business owners can learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services here.

“As the world continues to rely more and more on the Internet, we need to make sure rural communities and small businesses are not left behind,” said state Rep. Elijah Behnke. “This broadband expansion project will go a long way in ensuring they are not forgotten.”

Spectrum wants to bring high speed Internet to about 140,000 homes and businesses in rural Wisconsin. 

Spectrum is owned by Charter Communications, which is the parent company of Spectrum News 1.