Charter Communications Inc. has announced a significant expansion project under its multi-year Rural Construction Initiative. With an investment exceeding $7 billion, the company plans to add over 100,000 miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure, delivering high-speed, symmetrical, and multi-gigabit internet services to more than 1.7 million new locations across the United States. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity in rural and underserved areas, with recent expansion efforts in Marion County, Florida, adding high-speed internet access to approximately 6,700 homes and businesses. The expansion is expected to boost local economies by providing access to critical online resources, facilitating virtual education, and enabling remote work opportunities.