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Spectrum just jacked up the cost of a similar package to $175 in my region.

spectrum, specifically the 2.4ghz band, where google was looking for wireless alternatives is unlicensed no ?

He was most likely referring to the proper noun "Spectrum", rather than the common noun "spectrum". It's a cable tv/internet company owned by Charter.

FKA Time Warner Cable

FWIW Charter was transitioning to the name Spectrum before the purchase of TWC.

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