Charter Spectrum Extends $7 Billion Fiber Build to 900 Osceola County Homes

1 articles · Updated · UpNorthLive.com · May 29

More than 900 homes and businesses in rural Osceola County, Michigan, are set to gain broadband access under Charter Spectrum’s newly announced fiber expansion.
The buildout covers communities including Evart, Hersey, LeRoy and Rose Lake, extending high-speed internet service into underserved parts of the county.
Charter said the local expansion is part of a $7 billion, multi-year effort spanning many states and aimed at adding 100,000 miles of fiber network.
No completion timeline was provided for the broader project, leaving the rollout schedule for the county and the wider buildout unclear.

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