Company’s stronger connectivity fueling opportunity and connection for Bell and Coryell Counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 4, 2025 — Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, is connecting thousands of people across Central Texas to its state-of-the-art, high-speed fiber network. More than 58,800 homes and businesses in Bell and Coryell Counties now have access to the country’s fastest internet service, as determined by HighSpeedInternet.com Annual Service Provider Review 2025.
Only 55% of Texas’ population has access to fiber-optic services, according to Broadband Now. That means that nearly half of Texas’s residents can’t purchase a fiber internet plan and are missing out on the kind of connectivity they need to thrive in today’s economy. By the end of Brightspeed’s full fiber buildout, more than 97,500 locations across the communities of Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Killeen and Nolanville will have access to the fiber network, opening up new opportunities for remote workers, families, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The table below illustrates the total number of homes and businesses in the build plan and the number of locations that are ready to be connected.
| Community | Planned Locations | Ready for Service |
| Copperas Cove | 17,146 | 5,228 |
| Gatesville | 5,054 | Permitting Underway |
| Killeen | 68,963 | 51,254 |
| Nolanville | 6,353 | 2,369 |
In addition to expanding high-speed internet access, Brightspeed is investing in the long-term success of the communities it serves. In November, Brightspeed joined the city of Killeen, including the local mayor, to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art network which will eventually serve the city’s entire population.
During the event, Brightspeed also presented a $2,500 donation to Communities In Schools of Greater Central Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering students with the resources they need to thrive. This contribution is one example of how Brightspeed pairs infrastructure with impact, reinforcing its broader mission to uplift communities by supporting local organizations that drive educational and economic opportunity.
Check Availability & Get Connected
With multi-gig speeds and cutting-edge technology, Brightspeed’s fiber network is designed to empower how people work, learn, live and interact today. Brightspeed offers various internet speed plans to choose from and decide what’s right for their family. Residents and businesses in Texas can check if Brightspeed Fiber Internet is available in their area by visiting www.brightspeed.com/brightspeed-fiber-internet.
Fast, reliable internet isn’t just about convenience, it’s about creating opportunities. Brightspeed’s expansion in Coryell and Bell Counties helps ensure communities aren’t left behind in today’s digital world.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 7.3 million homes and businesses. Our 4,000 employees are committed to building a future where more communities benefit from a more connected life, deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes being connected as simple as it should be. For more information, please visit www.brightspeed.com.
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