Company’s multi-million-dollar investment will provide high-speed internet to more communities in the Research Triangle and beyond

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — May 22, 2024 — Brightspeed, the nation’s fourth largest fiber broadband builder focused on empowering more homes with ultrafast, reliable internet, announces additional construction of its Brightspeed Fiber Internet network in communities surrounding Raleigh. The company is currently working to connect more than 86,000 addresses across the Triangle Region of its home state of North Carolina.

Brightspeed Fiber Internet connectivity will soon be available in Johnston, Harnett, Vance, Person, Orange, Moore and Chatham counties and construction is already underway for approximately 8,000 locations. Nearly 19,000 addresses are fully enabled with Brightspeed Fiber Internet so far, giving residents access to the state-of-the-art network. Once connected, customers can expect straightforward bills, easy-to-understand plans and internet connections that just work.

What to Expect During Construction
Residents are likely already seeing Brightspeed trucks in their local neighborhoods as crews work to bring families and businesses online. Brightspeed’s highest priority is working quickly and efficiently within local communities, keeping safety at the forefront.

North Carolinians can check for fiber availability in their area by visiting www.brightspeed.com/brightspeed-fiber-internet/ and signing up to receive alerts when service is available at their location.

The Triangle is Getting the Best in Broadband
The Brightspeed Fiber Internet network leverages the latest XGS-PON (10-Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network) technology to bring gig-speed capabilities and consistent responsiveness that enable multi-device households to connect, work, study, stream, communicate and game efficiently and reliably in North Carolina.

Brightspeed Fiber is More Than Just Internet
Put simply, high-speed internet equals opportunity for households and businesses alike, and access to fast, reliable and affordable internet and Wi-Fi will help close the rural-urban digital divide. That’s why Brightspeed is building its smart, fiber optics-based network in communities around Raleigh — so residents and business owners have the reliable connectivity they need to work, learn, play and thrive.

Brightspeed is already investing $2 billion in deploying next-generation fiber-optic technology to build a more reliable, super-fast broadband internet network that will reach more than three million homes and businesses across 20 states. Additionally, the company will continue pursuing state and federal broadband grant funding to augment its current fiber network build plan in North Carolina to help close the digital divide.

About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6.5 million homes and businesses. Our more than 4,000 employees are committed to building a future where more communities benefit from a more connected life, deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes being connected as simple as it should be. For more information, please visit www.brightspeed.com.

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