Construction is underway to bring multi-gig-speed internet to families and small businesses in Jasper County, South Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — July 2, 2026 — Faster internet is officially on its way to Ridgeland, South Carolina! Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, is advancing its plan to build its multi-gig-speed fiber internet network in Ridgeland and neighboring rural communities.

Brightspeed’s state-of-the-art network will serve more than 1,000 homes and businesses– just a portion of the company’s broader effort to connect roughly 63,000 locations across the Palmetto State to the nation’s fastest internet (highspeedinternet.com)*. Brightspeed’s fiber network expansion in South Carolina is now 75% complete.

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

What Ridgeland Can Expect During Construction

As construction continues, residents may notice our trucks, crews and increased activity in their neighborhoods. Crews may dig, bore underground or work on existing utility poles to connect Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland, this investment represents more than fast speed. 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 South Carolina 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 6/29/2026 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.