Company’s multi-million-dollar investment will provide high-speed internet to communities in Pennsylvania

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — April 24, 2024 — Brightspeed, the nation’s fourth largest fiber broadband builder focused on empowering more homes with ultrafast, reliable internet, is connecting more than 41,000 addresses in Pennsylvania’s Piedmont region including Franklin, Adams, and Lancaster Counties to its gig-speed fiber network. Brightspeed Fiber Internet will give customers in these communities super-fast connectivity with none of the hassles — no annual contracts, no bundles, no pricing surprises, no data caps or modem costs, and a no nonsense customer experience.

The table below illustrates Brightspeed’s fiber network build plan for each community, including the number of planned locations, the number of locations currently under construction, and the number of locations that already have access to the state-of-the-art Brightspeed Fiber Internet network with symmetrical speeds ranging from 200 Mbps to 940 Mbps.

What to Expect During Construction

Residents have likely already seen Brightspeed trucks in their local neighborhoods as crews work to bring families and businesses online. Brightspeed’s highest priority is working quickly and efficiently within local communities, keeping safety at the forefront.

Customers can check for fiber availability in their area by visiting www.brightspeed.com/brightspeed-fiber-internet/ and signing up to receive alerts when service is available at their location.

Pennsylvania’s Piedmont Region is Getting the Best in Broadband

The Brightspeed Fiber Internet network leverages the latest XGS-PON (10-Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network) technology to bring gig-speed capabilities and consistent responsiveness that enable multi-device households to connect, work, study, stream, communicate and game efficiently and reliably in Franklin, Adams, and Lancaster Counties.

Installation technicians are committed to providing the very best experience for customers. Once connected, Brightspeed Fiber Internet customers can expect straightforward bills, easy-to-understand plans and internet connections that just work.

Brightspeed Fiber is More Than Just Internet

Put simply, high-speed internet equals opportunity for households and businesses alike, and access to fast, reliable and affordable internet and Wi-Fi will help close the rural-urban digital divide. That’s why Brightspeed is building its smart, fiber optics-based network in communities like Franklin, Adams, and Lancaster Counties — so residents and business owners have the reliable connectivity they need to work, learn, play and thrive.

Brightspeed is already investing $2 billion in deploying next-generation fiber-optic technology to build a more reliable, super-fast broadband internet network that will reach more than three million homes and businesses across 20 states. Additionally, Brightspeed is pursuing state and federal funding to augment its current fiber network build plan in Pennsylvania to help close the digital divide across the state’s counties.

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 6.5 million homes and businesses. Our more than 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.