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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — May 2, 2024 — Brightspeed, the nation’s fourth largest fiber broadband builder focused on empowering more homes with ultrafast, reliable internet, announces construction of its Brightspeed Fiber Internet network that will soon connect almost 29,000 addresses in Central Texas.

The company will bring gig-speed internet to communities in Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Gatesville. The announcement comes just eight weeks after Brightspeed announced the initial 95,000 addresses under construction that will soon serve neighboring Killeen, TX, bringing Bell County’s total to more than 102,000.

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 how many additional homes and businesses in each community will gain access to the state-of-the-art Brightspeed Fiber Internet network following this latest announcement.

What to Expect During Construction

Soon, residents will see 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.

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. 

Central Texas 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 central Texas.

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 Coryell and Bell 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 was awarded $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to help fund its $8 million fiber broadband build in Henderson County that will connect 5,000 addresses to its high-speed network. The company will continue pursuing state and federal funding to augment its current fiber network build plan in Texas 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.