Demand equal upload and download speeds from Spectrum Internet
The Issue
I am an avid gamer and streaming enthusiast from Manton, MI, and like many in our community, I'm heavily reliant on high-speed internet. Unfortunately, a major issue persists: Spectrum Internet's upload speeds fall significantly short of their advertised download speeds. This disparity hampers my ability to stream media from my Plex server on the go and enjoy uninterrupted gaming via Steam Link, a sentiment echoed by many Spectrum users.
In Manton, and across the nation, we pay premium prices for internet services expecting consistent, high-speed connectivity. However, the current model, where upload speeds are drastically lower than download speeds, disadvantages users who rely on balanced internet service for content creation, gaming, and more.
According to a report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upload speeds should be a fraction of download speeds that accommodate the needs of all users—yet many users, including those on Spectrum, often experience upload speeds that are not even close to matching their download speeds. A well-functioning internet should not be a mere luxury but a standard, even in rural areas.
The solution to this issue is clear. Spectrum must re-evaluate and adjust their service model to ensure that upload speeds are not just an afterthought but on par with download speeds. Implementing this change would not only satisfy current customers but likely expand their customer base, building a reliable reputation based on equitable service.
Supporting this petition will signal to Spectrum that Manton, and small towns like it, deserve the same quality and commitment that's advertised. An adjustment to match upload and download speeds would transform how we engage with digital media and communicate with the world.
Join me in urging Spectrum to balance their upload and download speeds, to provide a fair and consistent service that meets the real needs of customers. Your signature could help reshape internet standards in small communities and set a precedent for internet service providers nationwide. Please sign the petition and stand with us for equal internet speeds.
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The Issue
I am an avid gamer and streaming enthusiast from Manton, MI, and like many in our community, I'm heavily reliant on high-speed internet. Unfortunately, a major issue persists: Spectrum Internet's upload speeds fall significantly short of their advertised download speeds. This disparity hampers my ability to stream media from my Plex server on the go and enjoy uninterrupted gaming via Steam Link, a sentiment echoed by many Spectrum users.
In Manton, and across the nation, we pay premium prices for internet services expecting consistent, high-speed connectivity. However, the current model, where upload speeds are drastically lower than download speeds, disadvantages users who rely on balanced internet service for content creation, gaming, and more.
According to a report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upload speeds should be a fraction of download speeds that accommodate the needs of all users—yet many users, including those on Spectrum, often experience upload speeds that are not even close to matching their download speeds. A well-functioning internet should not be a mere luxury but a standard, even in rural areas.
The solution to this issue is clear. Spectrum must re-evaluate and adjust their service model to ensure that upload speeds are not just an afterthought but on par with download speeds. Implementing this change would not only satisfy current customers but likely expand their customer base, building a reliable reputation based on equitable service.
Supporting this petition will signal to Spectrum that Manton, and small towns like it, deserve the same quality and commitment that's advertised. An adjustment to match upload and download speeds would transform how we engage with digital media and communicate with the world.
Join me in urging Spectrum to balance their upload and download speeds, to provide a fair and consistent service that meets the real needs of customers. Your signature could help reshape internet standards in small communities and set a precedent for internet service providers nationwide. Please sign the petition and stand with us for equal internet speeds.
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Petition created on October 2, 2025