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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 25, 2026 — Fast, reliable internet is now within reach for 1,700 residents in Lincoln, the latest community in north-central Alabama to get connected to a state-of-the-art, future-ready fiber network from Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder and the nation’s fastest internet (highspeedinternet.com)*.

In 2026, reliable internet isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. That’s why Brightspeed is investing in rural communities like Lincoln, 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 251,000 locations across Alabama to future ready connectivity, which has a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot and more than 19,000 five-star reviews.**

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

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.