More Hunterdon County communities gain access to Brightspeed fiber internet
Fiber network now complete in six communities, with construction underway in 17 more across the state
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — Brightspeed announced it has completed nearly 85% of its planned fiber internet network expansion in New Jersey, bringing multi-gig internet service to more than 78,000 homes and businesses statewide.
The company said another 14,300 locations are planned as construction continues across the state.
According to Brightspeed, the fiber network is now fully completed in Bloomsbury, Frenchtown, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon and Whitehouse Station.
Company officials said the expansion is intended to improve broadband access in communities across New Jersey, including rural and underserved areas.
“For many communities, especially those outside larger metro areas, dependable broadband can be a game changer,” said Readington Township Administrator Jim Curry. “Expanding fiber access helps level the playing field by giving residents and businesses the kind of connectivity needed to participate fully in modern life, from remote work and online learning to healthcare access and entrepreneurship.”
Brightspeed said the fiber network is designed to support increasing demand for cloud-based applications, streaming, gaming, telehealth, virtual learning and artificial intelligence-powered technology.
Officials said the company continues to expand fiber infrastructure as older copper-based systems become less capable of meeting modern internet demands.
As construction progresses, Brightspeed representatives are also meeting with residents and business owners throughout New Jersey to provide information about service availability and answer questions about fiber internet installation.
“We’re not just building a network, we’re building relationships,” said Tshacha Romeo, director of sales channel at Brightspeed. “By connecting with people face to face, we can answer questions, explain what fiber makes possible and help communities make the most of this investment. Fiber is built for how people live and work today and for where technology is headed next. As AI, cloud applications and connected devices become more common in everyday life, New Jersey communities need infrastructure that can keep up.”
Residents and businesses can check service availability and plan information through Brightspeed’s website.
