As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on and recognize the vital role you play in serving your community. Your dedication to connecting citizens, supporting essential services, and driving progress is inspirational. It’s an honor to partner with you, providing reliable connectivity solutions that empower you to make meaningful changes

The new year brings fresh opportunities to innovate and make an even greater impact. Now’s a great time to enhance your operations, modernize your infrastructure, and position your organization for long-term success. At Brightspeed Business, we’re committed to being by your side—helping you turn your goals into achievements.

Thank you for choosing us to provide your technology needs.

Paul Curlee
Sr. Director of Public Sector

Is your business relying on outdated phone systems that struggle to keep up with modern demands? Discover how Brightspeed Voice+ with RingCentral can transform your communication infrastructure. This IP-based solution offers simplicity, scalability, and reliability, enabling seamless connections across devices and locations.

In our blog, we explore how Voice+ eliminates the challenges of legacy systems, provides unmatched flexibility for growth, and integrates voice, video, and messaging into one unified platform. Packed with features like advanced analytics and fiber-powered reliability, it’s the perfect tool to future-proof your business communication.

We’re making significant strides in our systems transformation initiative. Conversion One for Georgia and Michigan was successfully completed, enhancing our network and processes in those 2 states. Conversion Two is tentatively set to begin in February 2025. It includes the following states: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Planning is also underway for Conversion Three, which will include the following: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to transform and optimize our systems to better serve your business.

You will see our new campaign for Public Sector launching in 2025.

What does the theme mean?

Connectivity is a lifeline that keeps rural public organizations and communities thriving. That’s why Brightspeed Business is committed to bridging the digital divide with the transformative power of modern network solutions for K-12 schools, higher education campuses, healthcare providers, government offices and agencies, and public safety departments. Together, we’re helping to ensure rural areas have the tools needed to educate, provide care, support safety, innovate, and grow.

We’re excited to introduce the new campaign to you in the coming weeks.

Join us at the GMIS Alabama Winter Conference to discover the latest innovations in technology and connectivity tailored for the public sector. This event provides an opportunity to explore solutions that enhance community engagement, improve operational efficiency, and drive digital transformation. Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry experts and peers who share your mission of empowering communities.

Embassy Suites - Huntsville
January 12-15

James Ferruso
Sales Manager, Public Sector

James is the results-orientated professional who leads our inside sales team—supporting K-12, higher education, local/county government, and rural healthcare customers throughout Brightspeed’s 20-state footprint. He has worked with government customers for the past eight years in telecommunications, software sales and business development and plays a pivotal role in delivering impact results. James holds his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Integrated Business from the University of Central Florida.