Lower your internet bill
61% of people overpay for their internet.
Are you one of them?
Unlock exclusive offers in your area!
Call now
[tel]Enter zip code
Are you happy with your Internet service?
About the author
Caroline Lefelhoc
Caroline Lefelhoc is a seasoned writer, copywriter, and editor with over five years of experience creating engaging, informative content. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Akron. Notably, she has served as the copywriting director and lead copy editor for the luxury media conglomerate Haute Media Group. In addition to her leadership roles, Caroline is a freelance writer for businesses of all sizes across various industries, including many internet-based companies.
Her expertise extends to the technology sector, where she has crafted content for tech startups and SaaS businesses. For CompareInternet.com, she provides helpful insight for consumers on internet technology, trends in remote work and learning, digital opportunity, software and Wi-Fi.
Outside work, she enjoys testing new Pinterest recipes and spending time with her family—her husband, their one-year-old daughter, an enthusiastic golden retriever named Beckham, and two cats, Gryffindor and Toast.
How are you using the internet?
(Please select all that apply)
How many users?
Streaming
Working from Home
Smart home Devices
Online Gaming
Web Browsing
Loading...
Calculating your best speed...
Brightspeed Wins Compare Internet’s Best Expanding Fiber Network Award 2026
Brightspeed has been named the winner of the Best Expanding Fiber Network Award in the inaugural Compare Internet Awards: The Best Internet Providers of 2026.
Lowest Price: $29.99*
Fastest Speed: 8 Gig
Category: Fiber
Why Brightspeed Won
Formed in 2022 when it purchased CenturyLink’s DSL operations, Brightspeed has been on a mission to bring fiber to communities that big providers ignore, and it’s doing it fast.
Brightspeed launched its first Fiber-to-the-Home network in March 2023. As of August 2025, the company has:
- Upgraded 2.3 million locations to fiber internet service
- Total footprint spans 7.3 million homes and businesses across 20 states, served through a combination of modern fiber network and legacy copper-based infrastructure being progressively upgraded to fiber.
- On track to reach more than 5 million homes and businesses with fiber connectivity across its 20-state footprint by the end of 2026
- Raised $5.9 billion in new fiber expansion capital in just one year, including $1.65 billion in August 2025, $575 million in June 2025, and $3.7 billion in August 2024
- Secured more than $295 million in public broadband grants
Affordable Fiber for Underserved Communities
Brightspeed’s fiber plans start at affordable prices, some of the lowest you’ll find for symmetrical gigabit speeds. The lowest plan starts at $29.99 for 200 Mbps. The fastest plan offers 8000 Mbps for $99.99.
All plans offer a premium router with secure WiFi, no annual contracts, and zero termination fees.
Brightspeed is building out fiber in rural towns and small communities, places where “high-speed internet" used to mean DSL or satellite were the only options.
Award: Best Expanding Fiber Network
Why: Upgraded 2.3M+ locations to fiber by Aug 2025. On track to reach 5M+ homes with fiber by the end of 2026. Raised $5.9B in fiber expansion capital. Targeting underserved rural communities. Affordable pricing with no contracts.
*Disclaimers: Limited-time offer. Limited availability/areas. Taxes and fees extra. Autopay required. Pricing subject to change. Terms apply.
All pricing information is accurate as of February 2026 and is subject to change.
Interested in seeing if Brightspeed is available in your area? Enter your zip code below to find internet providers near you.
Lower your internet bill
61% of people overpay for their internet.
Are you one of them?
Unlock exclusive offers in your area!
Call now
[tel]Enter zip code
Sources
[1] Brightspeed.com. “Brightspeed Fiber Internet Network Build Exceeds Year-End Goal"
[2] Brightspeed.com. “Brightspeed Reaches More than 2M Fiber-Enabled Locations"
[3] Brightspeed.com. “Brightspeed Secures 575 Million in New Capital"
[4] Prnewswire.com. “Brightspeed Raises 1.65B Increasing Fiber Expansion"
Do you want to leave a review for AT&T Internet?
About the author
Caroline Lefelhoc
Caroline Lefelhoc is a seasoned writer, copywriter, and editor with over five years of experience creating engaging, informative content. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Akron. Notably, she has served as the copywriting director and lead copy editor for the luxury media conglomerate Haute Media Group. In addition to her leadership roles, Caroline is a freelance writer for businesses of all sizes across various industries, including many internet-based companies.
Her expertise extends to the technology sector, where she has crafted content for tech startups and SaaS businesses. For CompareInternet.com, she provides helpful insight for consumers on internet technology, trends in remote work and learning, digital opportunity, software and Wi-Fi.
Outside work, she enjoys testing new Pinterest recipes and spending time with her family—her husband, their one-year-old daughter, an enthusiastic golden retriever named Beckham, and two cats, Gryffindor and Toast.
How are you using the internet?
(Please select all that apply)
How many users?
Streaming
Working from Home
Smart home Devices
Online Gaming
Web Browsing
Loading...