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Brightspeed Internet Availability

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Brightspeed is currently the 13th largest internet provider in the United States, operating in 20 states or territories covering 13,397,700 people, and offering speeds over 1,000 Mbps to 32.64% of those people. Brightspeed offers DSL and fiber connections, explore our comprehensive and frequently updated availability maps below.

Brightspeed Availability Maps

Brightspeed has internet service available to 3.80% of people in the US. Among those covered, the breakdown by service type is as follows:

  • Fiber internet for 36.14%
  • Cable for 0.00%
  • DSL for 86.14%
  • Fixed wireless for 0.00%

This map illustrates Brightspeed’s internet availability across the United States. Use the buttons at the top of the map to toggle between the different types of connections including DSL and fiber.

Brightspeed Internet Availability Map

For more detailed comparisons and interactive maps, visit our Internet Service Providers Near You page. Alternatively, you can search by address on our Internet Service Providers by Address page, or use the search feature at the top of this page.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Brightspeed Internet Plans & Pricing

PlanMonthly PriceTypical Download SpeedTypical Upload SpeedConnection Type
Brightspeed Fiber Internet 200$49.00216.1 Mbps215.3 MbpsFiber
Brightspeed Fiber Internet 500$79.00527.6 Mbps531.7 MbpsFiber
Brightspeed Fiber Internet 1 Gig$79.00944.5 Mbps935.6 MbpsFiber
Brightspeed Fiber Internet 2 Gig$109.002000 Mbps2000 MbpsFiber

Note: These provider-reported typical speeds reflect plan-specific expectations, while speed metrics elsewhere on our site measure maximum available performance across areas.

Brightspeed Internet by State

This map highlights Brightspeed coverage and speeds by state, Brightspeed has the biggest presence in North Carolina, Missouri, and Ohio. Hover over each state to see Brightspeed availability by connection type, and click on a state to see all providers in that state.

Brightspeed Internet Customer Reviews

Brightspeed has an overall rating of 3.31 out of 5, with a total of 64 reviews and ratings across the United States. Ratings by service type include: Fiber: 4.03 stars, Cable: 3.67 stars, DSL: 2.52 stars, Fixed Wireless: 3.00 stars. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review Brightspeed here.

Connection

Customer Rating

Fiber

Fiber: 4.034482758000 of 5 stars

29

Cable

Cable: 3.666666666000 of 5 stars

3

DSL

DSL: 2.517241379000 of 5 stars

29

Fixed Wireless

Fixed Wireless: 3.000000000000 of 5 stars

2

For detailed reviews, visit our Brightspeed Internet Reviews page.

Brightspeed’s Biggest Competitors

Brightspeed frequently competes for customers with providers like T-Mobile Home Internet, EarthLink, and AT&T. Below, we offer a side-by-side comparison of these ISPs based on key metrics such as service availability, average speeds, and customer ratings.

Brightspeed vs T-Mobile Home Internet
89.50% Availability Overlap
Brightspeed logoT-Mobile Home Internet logo
National Availability
3.80%85.72%
High Speed Availability
36.14% Fiber100.00% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
673 Mbps60 Mbps
Customer Rating
(64) (284)

Full Comparison

Brightspeed vs EarthLink
68.20% Availability Overlap
Brightspeed logoEarthLink logo
National Availability
3.80%76.09%
High Speed Availability
36.14% Fiber98.80% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
673 Mbps180 Mbps
Customer Rating
(64) (12)

Full Comparison

Brightspeed vs AT&T
68.17% Availability Overlap
Brightspeed logoAT&T logo
National Availability
3.80%71.22%
High Speed Availability
36.14% Fiber98.82% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
673 Mbps177 Mbps
Customer Rating
(64) (924)

Full Comparison

Brightspeed competes with 615 other ISPs across the U.S., defined as any provider that competes in at least some part of Brightspeed's service area. On average, customers within Brightspeed's service area have about 5.1 alternative ISP options to choose from.

Biggest Cities with Brightspeed Internet Service

Brightspeed is available in 7,221 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of the largest cities with Brightspeed internet service:

Raleigh, NC
  • Availability: 29.47%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 733 Mbps
St. Louis, MO
  • Availability: 11.11%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 256 Mbps
New York, NY
  • Availability: 1.46%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,006 Mbps
Houston, TX
  • Availability: 3.99%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 796 Mbps
Fayetteville, NC
  • Availability: 95.92%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 403 Mbps
Kansas City, MO
  • Availability: 9.89%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 330 Mbps
Springfield, MO
  • Availability: 86.60%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 943 Mbps
Cincinnati, OH
  • Availability: 8.04%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 363 Mbps
Cleveland, OH
  • Availability: 8.17%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,338 Mbps
Columbus, OH
  • Availability: 8.26%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 220 Mbps
Dallas, TX
  • Availability: 2.14%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 284 Mbps
Killeen, TX
  • Availability: 97.19%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,747 Mbps
Harrisburg, PA
  • Availability: 24.80%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 880 Mbps
Columbia, MO
  • Availability: 91.99%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,185 Mbps
Greensboro, NC
  • Availability: 18.18%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 945 Mbps

Brightspeed Frequently Asked Questions

  • How fast is Brightspeed Internet?

    • The fastest available speed from Brightspeed is 2,000 Mbps download 2,000 Mbps upload. Speed tiers start at 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps upload for cheaper service packages.
    • The average speed most people can get from Brightspeed is 673 Mbps download and 648 Mbps upload.
    • Have Brightspeed and want to see what speed you get? User our Brightspeed Speed Test tool to find out.
    • Our visitors rate Brightspeed 3.13 out of 5 for speed.
  • Is Brightspeed available in my area?

  • Does Brightspeed have fiber internet?

    • 36.14% of Brightspeed customers can subscribe to fiber internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 1,784 Mbps and average upload speed of 1,784 Mbps.
  • Does Brightspeed have cable internet?

    • Brightspeed does not offer any Cable internet service.
  • Does Brightspeed have DSL internet?

    • 86.14% of Brightspeed customers can subscribe to DSL internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 44 Mbps and average upload speed of 5 Mbps.
  • Does Brightspeed have Fixed Wireless internet?

    • Brightspeed does not offer any Fixed internet service.