Meriwether County delays switch from Spectrum after staff finds existing contract through 2027

Sep 10, 2025

County IT director told commissioners the Spectrum service contract runs into 2027 and would require a full buyout if ended early; commissioners tabled a proposal to switch to a Diverse Power subsidiary and directed staff to obtain contract documents and negotiate a later build date with the vendor.

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Meriwether County officials on Tuesday voted to delay a planned move from their current internet vendor after staff said the county’s contract with Spectrum runs through 2027 and likely requires paying the remainder if terminated early.

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