States & availability
Where you can get Brightspeed
Brightspeed serves local areas in 20 states across the South, Midwest and Northeast. Explore the map to see each state, then call with your address to confirm fiber or DSL at your home.
- 20 states
- Fiber and DSL areas
- Mostly small towns and suburbs
- Address-level checks
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Interactive map
Brightspeed's 20-state footprint
Select a state on the map or from the list to see what Brightspeed offers there and which other providers we compare.
By region
Every Brightspeed state at a glance
South11 states
Alabama
Small towns and rural areas, with fiber upgrades in select communities.
Arkansas
Mostly rural service areas where fiber is replacing older DSL lines.
Georgia
Rural and exurban communities outside the major metro areas.
Louisiana
Small towns and rural parishes, with fiber arriving in phases.
Mississippi
Rural service areas where fiber is a major upgrade over DSL.
North Carolina
Brightspeed's home state and one of its largest fiber footprints.
Oklahoma
Rural communities, with fiber rolling out in select towns.
South Carolina
Smaller towns and suburbs, with fiber in expanding neighborhoods.
Tennessee
Rural and small-town areas, mostly outside the big cities.
Texas
A large footprint across central and east Texas towns and suburbs.
Virginia
Communities in the northern Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia.
Also compare: Spectrum
Midwest7 states
Illinois
Smaller towns downstate, with DSL common outside fiber areas.
Indiana
Rural and small-city areas, with fiber in select neighborhoods.
Kansas
Rural communities where Brightspeed is often the main wired provider.
Michigan
Rural areas and small towns, largely outside the big metros.
Missouri
One of Brightspeed's larger footprints, spanning suburbs and rural towns.
Ohio
A large footprint across smaller cities and rural counties.
Wisconsin
Rural areas and small towns, with fiber arriving in phases.
FAQs
Brightspeed availability questions
How many states is Brightspeed in?
Brightspeed serves parts of 20 states across the South, Midwest and Northeast.
Is Brightspeed available everywhere in those states?
No. Brightspeed serves specific local service areas, mostly small towns, suburbs and rural communities. Large cities in those states are often served by other providers.
Which state has the most Brightspeed service?
North Carolina, where Brightspeed is headquartered, is one of its largest footprints, along with sizable areas in Ohio, Missouri and Texas.
Why does Brightspeed serve these specific states?
Brightspeed was formed from Lumen's local telephone networks in 20 states, so its service areas follow those original phone-line footprints.
Can my neighbor have fiber while I only get DSL?
Yes. Fiber is built neighborhood by neighborhood, so availability can differ between nearby streets. Always check your exact address.
Does Brightspeed serve Florida or Kentucky?
No. Brightspeed's 20 states do not include Florida or Kentucky. We can compare providers there for you.
Is Brightspeed expanding fiber?
Yes. Brightspeed is upgrading homes from copper to fiber across its footprint. Timing is set by Brightspeed and varies by community.
What other providers serve Brightspeed areas?
It depends on the address. In many states, AT&T, Spectrum, Frontier, Kinetic or Optimum serve nearby areas. Our state explorer lists the providers we compare most often.
Can businesses get Brightspeed?
Brightspeed also offers business internet in its service areas. This page focuses on residential plans, and we can point business customers in the right direction.
How do I check availability at my address?
Call us with your street address. We check Brightspeed Fiber, phone-line internet and other providers in a few minutes.
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