Brightspeed Fiber Internet Reaches Over 78,000 Homes and Businesses

Brightspeed has expanded its fiber-optic network in New Jersey, providing multigigabit internet access to more than 78,000 homes and businesses.

As reported by ROI-NJ on May 11, 2026, the company is continuing its infrastructure build-out with plans to extend service to an additional 14,300 locations as construction progresses.

Multigigabit fiber internet utilizes fiber-optic cables to transmit data as pulses of light, offering significantly higher bandwidth than traditional cable or digital subscriber line (DSL) connections.

This technology supports connection speeds exceeding one gigabit per second, which is designed to accommodate high-bandwidth applications such as remote work, cloud computing, and high-definition media streaming.

The deployment of fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure involves running fiber-optic lines directly to the end-user’s location. This approach reduces dependency on legacy copper wiring, which typically limits maximum speeds and increases latency.