Broadband Q3 2023 Status Update

It was only in January that BrightRidge celebrated adding our 10,000th Broadband customer, and then in April we surpassed our 11,000th customer. Now we are connecting our 12,000th household this month (July 2023) with continued growth expected in the future.

If you already have our Broadband product, thank you for trusting us to be your provider of choice!

A majority of participants selected BrightRidge as the Johnson City Press “2022 Best Internet provider” and we are committed to maintaining our 10Gig Fiber Broadband solution as one of the best available in the country.

Demand has been tremendous with more than 12,000 local families and businesses making the switch to our nation-leading Broadband services. Don’t settle for marginal internet service and poor support, when you can get the best with local people supporting you. What’s holding you back from making the switch and getting a better product for your family?

Status of Broadband Deployment:

Phase 5: The fiber build resulting from the partnership between the city of Johnson City and BrightRidge was completed in June. This includes the areas of Plymouth Park, Melrose, Georgia Terrace, Stoney Brook, Keystone, Piney Grove, Hillrise, and Oak Park. We are now 100% complete with the overhead and underground fiber broadband deployment in this section, with over 7,000 homes and businesses that can sign up for our broadband services now.

Phase 6: Most of the construction of the Broadband network in our Phase 6 area has been completed. This includes the areas with overhead utility lines from the “I26/N Roan St” intersection north to Piney Flats. Check availability for your address at
www.mybrightridge.com

Should you switch to a free third-party email service?

If you haven’t moved to a dedicated or third-party email service yet, you should. Examples of some of the free email services are Gmail from Google, Hotmail (now Outlook.com), or Yahoo.

Why should you drop your Internet Service Provider (ISP) email address for a third-party option?

1. Independence: By using a third-party email service, consumers are not tied to a specific ISP. This means that if they switch ISPs in the future, they can keep using the same email address without any disruption. Also as ISPs are sold or changed names, it could result in your email address changing or being discontinued.

2. Reliability: Third-party email services often have robust infrastructure and dedicated teams that focus solely on email delivery. This can result in better reliability and uptime compared to email services provided by ISPs, which may prioritize their core internet connectivity services over email.

3. Enhanced Features: Third-party email services typically offer a wider range of features and functionalities compared to ISP-provided email. These can include advanced spam filtering, encryption, larger storage capacities, advanced search capabilities, and integration with other productivity tools.

4. Cross-Platform Access: Third-party email services are often designed to work seamlessly across various devices and platforms. This means users can access their emails from computers, smartphones, tablets, and web browsers, regardless of the ISP or operating system they are using.

5. Privacy and Security: Some consumers may have concerns about their ISP having access to their emails and potentially monitoring their communications. By using a third-party email service, they can choose providers that prioritize privacy and offer enhanced security measures, such as end-to-end encryption or two-factor authentication.

6. Better User Interface: Third-party email services often invest heavily in creating user-friendly interfaces that are intuitive and easy to navigate. This can improve the overall email experience for consumers, making it more efficient and enjoyable to manage their messages.