Brightspeed Nears 90% Completion of Humble Fiber Build as Reach Tops 42,000 Locations
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Updated · Community Impact · May 11
Brightspeed Nears 90% Completion of Humble Fiber Build as Reach Tops 42,000 Locations
15 articles · Updated · Community Impact · May 11
Brightspeed said its Humble, Texas, fiber expansion was about 90% complete as of April 16, with service already available to more than 42,000 Harris County homes and businesses.
The North Carolina-based provider broke ground on the project in April 2025 and has now entered the final construction phase, targeting a footprint of 46,000 locations when finished.
Humble officials and local businesses said the buildout has improved reliability and speed, supporting day-to-day operations as well as access to education, health care and broader connectivity.
Brightspeed, the No. 3 U.S. fiber builder, says its network now serves more than 7.3 million homes and businesses across 20 states.
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