Greenlight Networks commits $20M to fiber buildout in Easton and Phillipsburg

Greenlight Networks is spending more than $20 million to expand fiber internet service into Easton City, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, with construction already underway and initial Easton neighborhoods expected to be serviceable in early 2027. The buildout adds to Greenlight’s rapid expansion across the Greater Lehigh Valley as the company grows its footprint in Pennsylvania and enters more New Jersey communities.

Why it matters: - The expansion could bring ultra-fast fiber internet to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley. - Greenlight’s buildout adds new broadband infrastructure in two neighboring markets that rely on stronger connectivity for work, school, streaming and business operations. - The investment deepens Greenlight’s regional presence after its earlier move into Bethlehem and its first New Jersey expansion.

What happened: - Greenlight Networks announced new fiber builds in Easton City, Pennsylvania, and plans for Phillipsburg, New Jersey. - The company is investing more than $20 million in the two communities. - Construction is already underway. - Initial neighborhoods in Easton City are expected to become serviceable in early 2027.

The details: - Greenlight says the expansion will reach tens of thousands of homes and businesses. - The Easton and Phillipsburg project follows Greenlight’s April 2026 announcement of service in Bethlehem. - Greenlight’s initial $62 million Bethlehem investment is still under construction, and thousands of households and businesses there already have access. - The company recently entered New Jersey, its fourth state, with construction underway in Camden County communities including Clementon, Laurel Springs, Lindenwold and Pine Hill. - Greenlight completed its acquisition of FastBridge Fiber, a Reading-based provider, in July. - Greenlight completed its acquisition of Loop Internet, a Scranton-based provider, last October. - In April, T-Mobile and Oak Hill Capital announced a joint venture combining Greenlight Networks and GoNetspeed to accelerate fiber expansion across Northeastern markets. - Greenlight offers symmetrical speeds of up to 8 Gbps on a 100 percent fiber network. - The company’s service comes with straightforward pricing and no contracts, taxes or hidden fees. - Greenlight serves more than 440,000 homes and small businesses across New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. - Residents of Easton City can sign up for construction updates, pre-orders and new customer offers through Greenlight’s website. - More information is available at Greenlight Networks.

Between the lines: - The Easton and Phillipsburg buildout shows Greenlight leaning into a broader Mid-Atlantic growth strategy rather than a one-off market entry. - The company’s mix of organic construction, acquisitions and a joint venture suggests it is trying to scale faster in dense Northeast markets. - The Greater Lehigh Valley is emerging as a key battleground for fiber providers seeking households and businesses that want faster, more reliable broadband.

What’s next: - Greenlight expects the first Easton neighborhoods to be live in early 2027. - Construction should continue in Bethlehem, Easton and New Jersey as the company expands its regional footprint. - More homes and businesses in the Northeast are likely to come online as Greenlight completes its current buildouts and acquisitions.

The bottom line: - Greenlight is spending heavily to turn the Greater Lehigh Valley into a major fiber market, with Easton and Phillipsburg the next step in a fast-growing regional push.