Greenlight Networks closes FastBridge Fiber acquisition

Greenlight Networks has completed its acquisition of FastBridge Fiber, adding more than 65,000 household passings and expanding its footprint across Pennsylvania and Western New York. The deal also boosts Greenlight's workforce and operational hubs as the company pushes deeper into the Northeast.

Why it matters: - The acquisition expands Greenlight Networks’ reach across Pennsylvania and New York at a time when demand for high-speed fiber internet continues to grow. - The deal adds scale in both residential coverage and operations, strengthening Greenlight’s position in the Northeast market.

What happened: - Greenlight Networks completed its acquisition of FastBridge Fiber, a Reading, Pennsylvania-based fiber internet provider. - The transaction was first announced on Nov. 3, 2025. - The completion was announced July 9, 2026. - FastBridge serves customers in Buffalo, New York, and Pennsylvania communities including Berks County, Bloomsburg, Danville, Williamsport, Erie and Hazleton.

The details: - The acquisition adds more than 65,000 household passings to Greenlight’s existing footprint in those markets. - Greenlight expects tens of thousands more passings by year-end as construction is already underway. - The combined company adds 120 FastBridge team members to Greenlight’s 250 employees, bringing total headcount to about 370. - The deal strengthens Greenlight’s operational hub in Buffalo and adds hubs in Wyomissing, Williamsport and Robesonia. - Greenlight already serves more than 320,000 households and businesses across New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. - Greenlight said in April it would invest $62 million to expand into Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. - Greenlight’s fiber network offers symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 8 Gbps and does not use data caps, contracts or hidden fees.

Between the lines: - The acquisition fits Greenlight’s broader push to build a larger regional fiber platform through acquisitions and partnerships. - CEO Mark Murphy pointed to Greenlight’s joint venture with T-Mobile and last year’s acquisition of Loop Internet as part of that expansion strategy. - The move also deepens Greenlight’s local presence in Pennsylvania by bringing in FastBridge’s existing regional team and office footprint. - Jason Fink, president and CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, said the deal will further enhance connectivity and add resources for residents and businesses.

What's next: - Greenlight will continue construction tied to the new footprint, with more household passings expected by the end of the year. - The company is likely to keep leaning on acquisitions and market expansion to grow across the Northeast. - FastBridge’s customer base and operating locations will be integrated into Greenlight’s broader network and support structure.

The bottom line: - Greenlight is turning the FastBridge deal into a bigger Northeast platform, with more customers, more employees and a wider footprint across Pennsylvania and Western New York.