Source: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Brightspeed says its fiber rollout in South Carolina is approaching a milestone, with about 75 percent of the company’s planned build finished and more than 47,000 homes and businesses already able to get multi‑gig internet, the company announced today.
Construction crews are working in Beaufort, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Laurens, Orangeburg, and Saluda counties, and Brightspeed said the company has made early progress in the town of Ninety-Six, where roughly 20 percent of the community’s fiber work is complete.
The town’s mayor, Gregg Brown, is quoted in the company release saying the investment will expand opportunities for “residents, businesses and students” and that the town appreciates the partnership.
Brightspeed also described an active door‑to‑door outreach effort in several communities: Beaufort, Ware Shoals, Eutawville, Greenwood, Holly Hill, and Saluda, where company representatives in branded apparel are speaking with households about available plans and the benefits of fiber. The company describes the outreach as part of an effort “to help bridge the digital divide” by bringing faster, more reliable service to areas with limited options.
Brightspeed touts community involvement
Company officials highlighted local sponsorships and community involvement as part of their presence in the state, citing events such as the SC Festival of Stars in Ninety-Six, the Beaufort Music Festival of the Lowcountry, and local youth sports and seasonal celebrations. Brightspeed said those partnerships are meant to underscore a commitment that extends beyond simply installing infrastructure.
Brightspeed also noted that its South Carolina expansion is funded through a mix of private investment and public grants, including more than $10,000 in additional state grant funding to reach 118 more locations and over $2 million in ARPA funds intended to provide high‑speed access to 2,560 residents who lack it today.
When the build is complete, Brightspeed says its fiber service will be available to about 66,000 homes and businesses across the state.
