Brightspeed

Brightspeed is a telecommunications and internet service provider in the United States, established in 2022 and owned by Apollo Global Management. The company focuses on upgrading legacy copper networks to fiber optic technology, aiming to deliver faster and more reliable internet service to underserved rural and suburban communities. Brightspeed operates in 20 states, including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, primarily targeting areas with limited connectivity options. The company offers local telephone and high-speed fiber internet services for both residential and business customers. Brightspeed's leadership team has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly in fiber network buildout and customer service, which supports its mission to enhance broadband access and improve internet reliability in its service areas.

Telecommunications Charlotte, United States Founded 2022 ~1,938 employees

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Employees
1,938
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$2.2B
12-month attrition
10.1%
Tech: 8.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
7
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Brightspeed went from 1,746 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,938 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 87 people joined, 57 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other518
Operations447
Engineering380
Sales226
Success142
Marketing83
Finance76
HR34

Salaries at Brightspeed

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering25
IT5
Operations5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 7 filings.

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Brightspeed FAQ

How many employees does Brightspeed have?

Brightspeed has about 1,938 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Brightspeed sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Brightspeed filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Brightspeed's revenue per employee?

Brightspeed makes about $1.14M in revenue per employee, based on $2.2B annual revenue and 1,938 employees.

How much does Brightspeed pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for Brightspeed in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Brightspeed salaries page. See Brightspeed salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.