What to know about Brightspeed
Formerly part of CenturyLink, Brightspeed serves about 20 states and is building fiber in many small towns. Brightspeed took over CenturyLink's local phone and internet networks in 20 states in 2022 and has been replacing DSL with fiber.
Brightspeed doesn’t reach every address in its states. Two homes on the same block can have different options. That’s why we check your exact address and compare Brightspeed with every other provider that serves it before you choose.
Brightspeed is a good fit for
- Small towns and rural areas in the South and Midwest
- Former CenturyLink customers in Brightspeed states
- DSL customers checking whether Brightspeed Fiber has reached their street
Speeds & connection types
Brightspeed Fiber plans reach gig-level speeds in fiber areas. DSL areas have lower speeds that vary by address. Your top available speed depends on your address. A specialist can tell you which plans you qualify for and today’s promotional prices.
States where Brightspeed offers service
Brightspeed serves parts of these 20 states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Compare Brightspeed with other providers
These providers also serve parts of the same states. Depending on your street, one of them may be faster or cheaper:
