Brightspeed

192 customer reviews

Brightspeed internet plans

Name: Brightspeed Internet
Brand: Brightspeed
Rating: 3.4 (192 reviews)

Robin Layton

Edited By

Hannah Whatley

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Brightspeed internet comes with simple pricing and added features such as unlimited data and free self-installation with select plans.

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Why we like Brightspeed:

Fast speeds

Broad service areas

Check plans with Brightspeed

(844) 451-2720

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of service. Additional fees and terms may apply. Plans and pricing vary by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Updated as of 08/13/25.

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Key takeaways

Brightspeed is primarily a fiber provider with speeds starting at 300 Mbps
Brightspeed internet prices range from $29.00 – $89.00/mo.
Brightspeed has gig and multi-gig plans available

Best Brightspeed internet plans for your home

Up to 2 Gig

(187) 187 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$29

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Brightspeed

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Brightspeed

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Brightspeed

*Monthly prepayment required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply

Up to 100 Mbps

(187) 187 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$55

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

100

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Brightspeed

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Brightspeed

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Brightspeed

*Monthly prepayment required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply

Brightspeed provider overview

What we like

Fast speeds – Brightspeed’s fiber speeds are as fast as any
Broad service areas – Brightspeed internet is available to many areas where cable or other fiber providers may not offer high-speed internet
No contracts – There are no contracts with Brightspeed service, so you can change or move service at any time without early termination fees

Things to consider

Limited plan options – DSL and fiber service is one cost, so you won’t have the option of choosing a cheaper or faster/more expensive plan

Brightspeed Customer Reviews:

192 customer reviews

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Brightspeed internet plans

Plan	Starting price*	Download speed	Upload speed
300 Mbps	$29.00/mo.**	Up to 300 Mbps	Up to 300 Mbps
600 Mbps	$49.00/mo.	Up to 600 Mbps	Up to 600 Mbps
1 Gig	$59.00/mo.	Up to 940 Mbps	Up to 880 Mbps
2 Gig	$89.00/mo.***	Up to 2,000 Mbps	Up to 2,000 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing and plans vary by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Gig speeds up to 940 Mbps. 3 months free with reward card. Month 1 no charge. For months 6 and 12, reward card will be applied for cost of fiber service. Updated as of 08/13/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change. Requires purchase of qualifying Brightspeed Fiber internet service in select areas. Promotional price offered through bill credit for new Brightspeed customers only. Bill credit of: $20/month over first 6 months; Standard rates apply after promotion period.
***Plan inlcudes 3-year price lock. Available for new fiber customers only. Changes to plan will remove Price Lock.

Brightspeed internet rating

Allconnect Rating

3.69 / out of 5 stars

This score is based off of the 4 plans Brightspeed has available

Rating breakdown

Affordability

2.98 / 5
Performance

4.20 / 5
Value

4.82 / 5
Customer satisfaction

2.48 / 5

Brightspeed contracts, fees and data caps

Contracts: Brightspeed does not require any long-term contracts, so you don’t have to worry about early termination fees
Fees: Brightspeed charges $15/mo. for a router or $200 to purchase one for the 300 Mbps plan. For the plans above that, the router is yours at no charge. You may also have to pay a one-time installation fee of $99
Data caps: Brightspeed offers unlimited data

Choosing the right Brightspeed internet plan

Brightspeed allows customers to choose between speeds in areas where more than one speed is available. Choose the fastest available speed in your area and opt for free self-installation (where available) to get the most value in the long run.

300 Mbps

Good for streaming and similar use on up to 8 devices at a time.

940 Mbps

Best for 10+ devices with heavy use. If Brightspeed Fiber is available in your area, it will come with speeds up to 940 Mbps, perfect for any home internet use on a virtually unlimited number of devices.*

*Speed may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection. Updated as of 08/13/25.

Brightspeed availability

Brightspeed is available in 20 states across the U.S.:

Compare Brightspeed internet to other providers

In areas serviceable for Brightspeed fiber or DSL internet, a cable provider may also be available. You may also have access to competing DSL or fiber optic internet providers. Find out how Brightspeed compares to other internet service providers in terms of price, speeds and more below:

Providers	Starting price*	Download speeds	Upload speeds
Brightspeed	$29.00 – $89.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	300 – 2,000 Mbps
Cox	$50.00 – $150.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	10 – 100 Mbps
Spectrum	$30.00 – $70.00/mo.**	100 – 1,000 Mbps	10 – 35 Mbps
Optimum	$40.00 – $280.00/mo.	300 – 8,000 Mbps	20 – 8,000 Mbps
Xfinity	$19.99 – $299.95/mo.	150 – 6,000 Mbps	10 – 6,000 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing and plans vary by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Updated as of 08/13/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

How to bundle Brightspeed internet with TV

Brightspeed doesn’t have its own TV service, but it does partner with DISH and DIRECTV so that you can still bundle your internet and TV service. You won’t receive any discounts bundling your Brightspeed internet service with any of the listed TV providers, but it will simplify your monthly bill.

So, which TV service should you choose?

DISH: DISH offers between 190 and 290+ channels and is best known for its advanced DVR where you can record up to 16 channels at once.
DIRECTV: DIRECTV offers between 165 and 340+ channels and is best known for its sports packages.
Pick your own: Several streaming services are available that you can use without combining them with your internet plan.

The future of Brightspeed

Brightspeed has been working to expand its fiber footprint since its launch in 2022. Since then, Brightspeed has passed over 1.8 million fiber locations. The company is “actively building its Brightspeed Fiber internet network in 17 states,” leveraging the latest tech to deliver multi-gig upload and download speeds.

Brightspeed internet FAQs

What type of internet service is Brightspeed?

Brightspeed has fiber and DSL internet plans. Available connection type and home Wi-Fi speeds vary by region.

Can you use your own modem with Brightspeed internet?

Yes. You can use your own modem with Brightspeed. Brightspeed has a list of tested modems you can consider using with your internet service.

Does Brightspeed internet have unlimited data?

Brightspeed offers unlimited data with all of its plans.

Does Brightspeed offer senior discounts?

Brightspeed participates in the Lifeline program, which provides affordable internet to all qualifying customers for $9.25/mo.

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