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More than two-thirds of Brightspeed’s fiber network in Alabama is built, the company says, reaching over 165,000 locations in the state.
Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Brightspeed says its fiber rollout in Alabama has passed the two‑thirds mark, with the company reporting that more than 65 percent of its planned network is now complete across the state.
According to the company, over 165,000 Alabama homes and businesses already have access to Brightspeed’s fiber internet, and roughly 86,000 additional locations remain on the build schedule. The release lists more than two dozen towns where the network is fully completed, from Dothan and Enterprise in the south to Scottsboro and Winfield in the north, and names dozens more where construction or sign‑ups are underway.
“Reaching more than 65 percent completion in Alabama is a significant milestone that reflects Brightspeed’s long‑term commitment to expanding reliable, high‑speed connectivity where it’s needed most,” said State Representative Steve Clouse, chairman of Alabama’s Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, in the company statement.
Strengthening local economies
Clouse added that new connections “strengthen our local economies, support small businesses and give families access to the tools they need to work, learn and thrive.”
Brightspeed says it is also doing door‑to‑door outreach in dozens of communities, sending branded representatives to answer questions about availability.
“This isn’t just about building fiber; it’s about opening doors,” said Tshacha Romeo, director of sales channel at Brightspeed. The company frames the effort as a way to bring “ultra‑fast connectivity” to areas with limited options and to enable uses such as education, healthcare and small‑business growth.
Brightspeed’s Alabama expansion is being partially subsidized by public dollars: the company reports receiving $14.3 million in federal BEAD funding to reach about 4,400 additional locations and $597,000 in ARPA funds to add another 822 locations, supplementing its private investment in the state.
As Brightspeed continues construction, the company’s announcements suggest a push to convert completed builds into subscribers through direct community outreach. Residents in towns named in the release can expect visits from company representatives to learn about service and sign up.
Some AI tools assisted in the crafting of this report.
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