Company completes fiber broadband build to deliver multi-gig-speed internet to families and small businesses in rural Ohio
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 11, 2026 — Fast, reliable internet is now within reach for more than 1,600 residents in Andover, the latest community in Ashtabula 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 Andover, expanding access to the tools people need to learn, connect with loved ones, run a business and thrive. This expansion is part of the company’s broader effort to connect more than 550,000 locations across Ohio to the nation’s fastest internet* that has a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot and nearly 19,000 five-star reviews. *
The table below illustrates other Ashtabula County communities where Brightspeed has connected to fiber or is currently building:
Community | Planned Locations |
Jefferson | 2,484 |
New Lyme | 472 |
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.
*As of 6/10/2026 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 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.