County Broadband Expansion Progress
Spectrum continues construction throughout the County. More than 99% of required pole permits have been approved, and construction continues across remaining build areas.
Where the project stands today
A quick look at the major construction and activation milestones.
Addresses Activated
OLT Areas Activated
Fiber Miles Activated
Pole Permits Approved
Construction continues across the County.
Spectrum has continued strong construction activity through August 2026. More than 99% of required pole permits are approved, and no required pole permits remain unsubmitted. Spectrum expects work to continue aggressively through the remainder of the summer, with the goal of completing the majority of remaining build areas by late summer or early fall 2026.
How much progress has been made?
The latest figures compared with the previous reporting period and the earliest report on file.
Activated addresses over time
Each bar represents a reporting period.
Progress over time
Compare the current project status directly with each earlier reporting period.
August 13, 2026 — Current Current status · 74.56% activated 3,825 addresses
June 2026 56.65% activated 2,906 addresses
April 2026 45.91% activated 2,355 addresses
November 2025 31.01% activated 1,591 addresses
October 2025 30.68% activated 1,574 addresses
September 2025 30.68% activated 1,574 addresses
August 2025 27.08% activated 1,389 addresses
Understanding the numbers
Common project terms explained in plain language.
Activated Address
A planned service address within an area where the broadband network has been activated.
OLT Area
An Optical Line Terminal area is part of the fiber network serving groups of homes and businesses.
Fiber Miles
The number of miles of fiber infrastructure activated as part of the countywide project.
Pole Permit
Authorization needed before certain construction work can be performed on or around utility poles.
Interactive Coverage Map:
To provide transparency and visibility into our expansion efforts, we’ve created an interactive coverage map. This map allows you to see our current coverage area, as well as areas targeted for future expansion and you can look up where you are in the expansion plan. The data on this map is current to the most recent update as Spectrum continues to expand broadband in Madison County! We are excited with the progress that has been made and we are thankful to the many community partners that are working together to Connect Madison County!
To Find your status, search for your address in the search bar in the upper left of the map.
Disclaimer: The shaded areas are a general representation of the locations, citizens may fall just outside the area or just inside the area, the map is used as a guide and for reference only. You will receive communication from Spectrum as soon as your area is available for service!
Once service is available in your area, getting connected is easy! Spectrum will outreach to every home or business in the newly activated area directly or contact customer service team to check availability and sign up for service.
Join Us in Building a Connected Future:
At Madison County Fiscal Court, we believe that access to high-speed internet is essential for education, economic growth, and community development. By expanding our broadband network, we are empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in the digital world.
Project Timeline
- Madison Connect Lookup Tool validation survey was launched to identify gaps in service.
- Data analysis and negotiation
- Fiscal Court commits to financial investment of $750,000 of ARPA funds in January 2023.
- Spectrum partnership consists of a three phase construction to serve all Madison Countians
- Phase 1 — RDOF area (1,300 activated as of Nov. 2023)
- Phase 2 (1,400) —State grant area (pole permitting in process).
- Phase 3 (2,200)— County portion and gaps in service (final design phase).
- A total completion date is currently not available. The longest portion of the project and of each phase is the Pole Permitting portions. The County’s contract does stipulate a total completion date based on the last pole permit being received in the last phase. Once the last pole permit is received we will have a better understanding of the completion date.
- Until then watch our interactive map and as areas receive pole permitting the different areas will change colors as service becomes available. we expect Citizens will see areas start to see some areas become available in Phase II during 2025
Service/Contractual Highlights
- Spectrum will notify residents and businesses through their marketing channels leading up to service availability.
- The monthly price of service will be consistent with fiber-optic internet service providers.
- Most installations will be above ground and will follow the path of the existing electric service.
- No resident or business in the project area is required to adopt this service for their property.
- A 12-month commit2ment from service turn up is required to purchase service.
- Madison County Government is not responsible for providing broadband services, does not collect broadband service fees, and has no authority to determine or revise fees set by service providers.
