Faster Connections, Stronger Communities: Brightspeed Expands Fiber, Supports Local Initiatives

Faster Connections, Stronger Communities: Brightspeed Expands Fiber, Supports Local Initiatives

As the company builds its state-of-the-art fiber network across the Lone Star State, it’s strengthening communities through local sponsorships and investments

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — September 16, 2025 — Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, is expanding its reliable, high-speed fiber network now available to more than 157,000 Texas homes and businesses. Additionally, the company is investing more than $58,000 in local organizations, events and education programs – deepening its commitment to the communities it serves.

Investing in Communities Where We Live and Work

In Texas, Brightspeed has had the opportunity to support impactful local initiatives focused on education and community enrichment. The company’s recent efforts include:

• Partnerships with Killeen, Copperas Cove and Humble Chambers of Commerce
• A sponsorship of Humble Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off benefiting Humble Independent School District Foundation scholarship fund
• A donation to the Humble Independent School District Foundation scholarship fund
• A partnership with Humble’s Chamber of Commerce to fund:
  • Monthly “Sip & Shop” event series
  • Monthly “Kids in the Park” event series
• An annual partnership with Central Texas Theatre/Viva Les Arts
• A partnership with Fort Cavazos Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) to revive the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) Nature in Lights train experience
• A sponsorship with the City of Killeen, to support downtown community events, including the Celebrate Killeen Festival

“At Brightspeed, supporting community organizations and initiatives isn’t just something we do – it’s the foundation of who we are as a company,” said Lymari Muñoz, Brightspeed local marketing manager. “These partnerships create meaningful connections, build trust and ensure that resources directly benefit the people who live and work here. For us, it’s not just good business, it’s the right thing to do.”

To learn more about Brightspeed’s services or check availability, visit www.brightspeed.com

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 7.3 million homes and businesses. Our nearly 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.