Company delivers on its promise to deploy a high-speed fiber network in Lonoke County and surrounding rural areas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 11, 2026 — Faster internet is officially on its way to Cabot! Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, is advancing its plan to invest in Lonoke County and neighboring rural communities, and break ground to bring the nation’s fastest internet (according to highspeedinternet.com)* to the area and expanding access to the tools people need to thrive.
Brightspeed’s state-of-the-art network will serve more than 12,500 homes and businesses in the community. It's part of the company’s broader effort to connect more than 200,000 locations across the state. Brightspeed’s fiber network expansion in Arkansas is now 60 percent complete, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, future-ready connectivity to communities across the state.
What Cabot Can Expect During Construction
As construction gets underway, residents will notice our trucks, crews and increased activity in their neighborhoods. Crews may dig, bore underground or work on existing utility poles to connect Cabot to Brightspeed’s state-of-the-art network. We know construction can be disruptive, but this investment is designed to deliver long-term benefits: faster internet speeds, reliable performance and the bandwidth and capacity needed for online working, learning, streaming and multi-device connectivity.
Our teams will be clearly identifiable, and efforts will be made to keep residents informed as work progresses. 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 Lonoke County, 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 Arkansas 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 6/10/2026, Brightspeed has a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot and nearly 19,000 five-star reviews.
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.
