Company completes fiber broadband build to deliver multi-gig-speed internet to families and businesses in rural Alabama

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 17, 2026 — Fast, reliable internet is now within reach for nearly 500 residents in Lillian, the latest community in Baldwin County to get connected to a state-of-the-art, future-ready fiber network from Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder.

In 2026, reliable internet isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. That’s why Brightspeed is investing in rural communities like Lillian, expanding access to the nation’s fastest internet* and empowering residents with the connectivity they need to learn, run a business and seize new opportunities. This expansion is part of the company’s broader effort to connect more than 250,000 locations across Alabama. Backed by a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot and more than 19,000 five-star reviews, Brightspeed is helping ensure rural communities have access to the technology needed to thrive in today’s digital world.**

The table below illustrates other Baldwin County communities where Brightspeed has connected to fiber or is currently building:

With this expansion, Brightspeed’s fiber network build is 65 percent complete in Alabama.

Connecting with the community, door to door

With construction complete, Brightspeed representatives will start engaging with communities to help families and businesses understand fiber connectivity and get started.

Residents can meet directly with our representatives or visit www.brightspeed.com to learn more about available speeds.

_{*The fastest internet based on the average download speeds measured by highspeedinternet.com speed tests (5/19/26 --5/18/27).
**As of 6/15/2026 on Trustpilot}

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 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.