CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Brightspeed announced the completion of its fiber network build in Francesville, Knox, LaGrange, Nappanee, North Judson and Syracuse. With this completion, more than 13,500 families and businesses in those communities now have access to reliable connectivity empowering them to work remotely, learn online, participate in e-commerce or receive telehealth services.
Brightspeed is expanding access across the Hoosier State. The company's multi-gig-speed fiber network will reach nearly 55,000 locations across Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph and Starke counties once construction is complete.
"Transforming outdated copper networks into powerful fiber connections takes teamwork, and we're proud to partner with local leaders who share our vision for connected communities," said John Mizerak, director of government affairs at Brightspeed. "These partnerships are helping us deliver the reliable, high-speed fiber internet that families, students and businesses in rural and underserved areas need to grow and thrive."
Fiber network construction is underway in the following areas:
Cromwell has 2,004 planned locations with 1,476 ready for service; Leesburg, 1,580 planned and 60 raady for service; North Webster, 3,854 and 2,823; Pierceton, 2,553 and 410; and Warsaw, 7,504 planned and 3,218 ready for service.