Company announces plans to bring ultra-fast fiber internet to Bedford, extending access to underserved rural communities

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 18, 2026 — Fast internet isn’t a luxury; it’s an essential for families trying to work from home, students needing reliable access for schoolwork and small businesses looking to grow. That’s why Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, is investing in Bedford County and surrounding rural communities, bringing the nation’s fastest internet (highspeedinternet.com)* to the area and expanding access to the tools people need to thrive.

Through this expansion, more than 2,000 homes and businesses in Bedford will gain access to Brightspeed’s multi-gig-speed fiber internet, part of the company’s broader effort to connect more than 264,000 locations across Pennsylvania.

Bedford County is the latest community where Brightspeed has expanded its network. The table below illustrates neighboring counties where Brighspeed has connected to fiber or is currently building:

Brightspeed’s fiber network build is 84 percent complete in Pennsylvania, marking a significant milestone in the company’s effort to bring reliable, future-ready connectivity, which has a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot and more than 19,000 five-star reviews.**

What’s Next in Bedford?

Over the coming months, residents will begin to see our Brightspeed trucks and authorized crews rolling into their neighborhoods. Crews may dig, bore underground, or work on existing utility poles to connect them to Brightspeed’s state-of-the-art network.

Once construction is complete, families and business owners can meet directly with Brightspeed representatives, who will be in the area to spread the word about the availability of Brightspeed Fiber Internet.

Check Availability & Get Connected

For Bedford, this investment represents more than fast speeds. It’s about creating new opportunities for families who have historically been left behind.

Brightspeed offers various internet speed plans to choose from. Residents and businesses in Pennsylvania can check if Brightspeed Fiber Internet is available in their area by visiting www.brightspeed.com.

_{*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.