Greenlight Networks

What Greenlight Networks does

Greenlight Networks is a privately held, 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rochester, New York. The company owns and operates its own fiber infrastructure — running glass directly from the street to customer premises with no copper in the connection — delivering symmetrical speeds from 500 Mbps to 8 Gbps, sub-5ms latency, unlimited data, and 24/7 network monitoring across residential, small business, and multi-dwelling unit customers. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across four residential speed tiers ($55-$150/month), plus a Total Managed Wi-Fi add-on ($5-$10/month), small-business fiber plans with static IP and priority support, and one-time installation fees.

As of March 2026, Greenlight serves over 320,000 households across 40+ municipalities in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, with active market expansion in Baltimore, Lehigh Valley, and Northeast Pennsylvania supported by recent acquisitions of Loop Internet (2025) and FastBridge Fiber (announced 2025). In April 2026, T-Mobile and Oak Hill Capital announced a 50/50 joint venture to acquire and combine Greenlight Networks with GoNetspeed, with T-Mobile committing approximately $2 billion for a 50% stake and the combined platform expected to pass over 1.3 million households under the T-Fiber brand by end of 2026. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, augmented by community events, municipal partnerships, chamber memberships, and word-of-mouth referrals, with founder Mark Murphy continuing as CEO.

Name

Greenlight Networks

Legal name

Greenlight Networks, LLC

Website

https://greenlightnetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Greenlight Networks is a privately held, 100% fiber-to-the-home internet service provider serving over 320,000 residential and small business households across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, offering symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps on its owned-and-operated fiber network and currently combining with GoNetspeed in a $2B T-Mobile joint venture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber-to-the-Home Internet Service

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH), Smart Networking & Connectivity (Mesh Wi‑Fi, Routers, Bridges) Retail (CRACAGAH)

Keywords

• Fiber internet service
• Residential broadband
• Symmetrical internet speeds
• Small business connectivity
• Fiber to the home

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Fiber Internet Service: Monthly subscription fees for residential fiber internet service at various speed tiers. Customers pay recurring monthly fees with no long-term contracts required. Revenue is generated through speed tier subscriptions (Basic through Fastest plans) and Total Managed Wi-Fi add-on service.
2. Small Business Fiber Service: Fiber internet service for small businesses offering symmetrical speeds, static IP options, and priority support. Plans include dedicated bandwidth for business operations.
3. Installation Fees: One-time installation fees charged to new customers for professional installation services.
4. Equipment Rental (Total Managed Wi-Fi): Monthly fee for managed Wi-Fi service including router equipment, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and 24/7 support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greenlight Networks builds, owns, and operates a 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network that delivers symmetrical gigabit and multi-gigabit internet speeds directly to residential customers and small businesses across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The company offers tiered residential speed plans (500 Mbps to 8 Gbps), managed Wi-Fi, small business fiber, multi-dwelling property service, and a low-income Affordable Broadband plan, charging recurring monthly subscription fees.

Product overview

Greenlight Networks is a 100% fiber-to-the-home internet service provider offering residential and small business fiber internet services. The company provides a portfolio of speed tiers (Basic 500 Mbps, Fast 1 Gig, Faster 2 Gig, and Fastest 8 Gig) for residential customers, along with small business plans and multi-dwelling property services. Additional offerings include Total Managed Wi-Fi (router service), a Router Recycle Program, DIRECTV streaming partnership, and the NYS Affordable Broadband low-income plan. The company operates as a local fiber provider across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Plan Fiber Internet Entry-level residential fiber internet plan offering symmetrical speeds up to 500 Mbps download and upload, ideal for 5-10 smart devices, basic usage, email, and browsing in 1-2 person households.
• Fast Plan Fiber Internet Mid-tier residential fiber internet plan with symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gig (1140 Mbps actual), upload speeds 25x faster than cable, ideal for up to 20 smart devices, families working/studying from home, online gaming, and streaming.
• Faster Plan Fiber Internet Premium residential fiber internet plan with symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gig (2283 Mbps actual), speeds 40x faster than cable, ideal for 30+ smart devices, families with many devices, heavy online gaming, and demanding usage.
• Fastest Plan Fiber Internet Ultra-premium residential fiber internet plan with symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gig (8453 Mbps actual), ideal for 45+ smart devices and extreme internet usage in future-proof connected households.
• Total Managed Wi-Fi Managed Wi-Fi add-on for any Greenlight internet plan, providing a Wi-Fi router, future device repairs or replacements, and 24/7 dedicated support from the Greenlight team for $5-$10 per month.
• Small Business Fiber Fiber internet plans designed for small businesses, offering symmetrical speeds, static IP options, priority support, and dedicated bandwidth for business operations.
• Multi-Dwelling Properties Fiber Fiber internet service designed for multi-dwelling units such as apartments and commercial buildings, providing residents and tenants with high-speed symmetrical connectivity over shared infrastructure.
• NYS Affordable Broadband Plan Income-qualified residential fiber internet plan offered at $15/month with 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds, no contracts, no data caps, no taxes or hidden fees, for households eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, free/reduced school lunch, senior/disability rent exemptions, or utility affordability benefits.
• Fiber for Streaming (DIRECTV partnership) Streaming TV service offered to Greenlight fiber customers through a partnership with DIRECTV, providing access to local and network channels via streaming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes with fiber connection show average 14% increase in value, about $27,000 to $41,000 more than homes without fiber (per 2024 Fiber Broadband Association/Brattle Group study)

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Premier sponsor of Live in the Garden Concert Series. Active member chamber working to support local businesses and economic development in the Lehigh Valley region.
• Baltimore Digital Equity CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Partnership for digital equity town hall event. Greenlight participated in community discussion about internet access, affordability, and connectivity future in Baltimore alongside other providers.
• City of Baltimore Office of Broadband and Digital EquityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Partnership for digital equity initiatives. Co-hosted town hall event at Open Works with Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition.
• T-MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026T-Mobile formed 50/50 joint venture with Oak Hill Capital to acquire and combine GoNetspeed and Greenlight Networks. T-Mobile committed to invest approximately $2 billion for 50% stake in the combined platform. Deal expected to close in H1 2027 pending regulatory approval. Expands T-Fiber brand to over 1.3 million households across Northeastern US markets.
• Town of WallkillminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2025Municipal partnership for community event hosting. 'Get to Know Greenlight' community event co-hosted at Town of Wallkill Community Center to introduce fiber internet service to residents.
• FastBridge FibermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Planned acquisition of FastBridge Fiber, a Pennsylvania-based fiber internet provider. Deal expected to close mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals. Expands Greenlight's network across Pennsylvania and New York. Transaction supported by investments from Oak Hill Capital and Guggenheim.
• Loop InternetmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025Acquisition of Loop Internet, a local fiber internet provider in Scranton, PA. Accelerates fiber network deployment and enhances community engagement in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Transaction expected to close later in 2025 (acquired October 2025 per January 2026 announcement).
• DIRECTVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with DIRECTV for streaming TV services. Customers can access local and network channels through streaming with DIRECTV.
• Doyle Security PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Doyle Security for integrated security services. Available for both residential and business customers, offering combined fiber internet and security solutions.
• Goshen Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew member of Chamber as of December 2025. Partnership focused on supporting local business growth and community engagement in Goshen area.
• Blakely BoroughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partnership for fiber internet expansion. Borough partnered with Greenlight to expand fiber optic internet into the borough and uses service for all borough facilities.
• Rochester Red WingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday Lineup Sponsor of Rochester Red Wings baseball team. Sports marketing and community engagement partnership representing Rochester home market.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoNetspeed: Direct fiber-to-the-home ISP competitor operating across multiple Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic markets; explicitly being combined with Greenlight Networks in the T-Mobile/Oak Hill 50/50 joint venture announced April 2026.
• Empire Access: Regional fiber-to-the-home ISP serving upstate New York and Northeast Pennsylvania, directly overlapping with Greenlight's core geographies of Rochester, Binghamton, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Metronet: Multi-state fiber-to-the-home ISP that was itself acquired by T-Mobile (announced 2024), making it both a fiber operating peer and a structurally related entity via T-Mobile's broader fiber strategy that now includes Greenlight.
• Ziply Fiber: Regional fiber-to-the-home ISP operating across the Pacific Northwest; comparable business model of overbuilding cable markets with 100% FTTH and offering symmetrical multi-gig speed tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Frontier Communications: Large incumbent fiber and DSL provider across many of the same Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic markets as Greenlight, offering fiber-to-the-home services with broader geographic coverage and significant installed customer base.
• Verizon Fios: National fiber-to-the-home ISP with strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic (including parts of NY/NJ); represents the benchmark fiber competitor for symmetrical gigabit speeds in Northeastern US markets.
• Spectrum (Charter Communications): Dominant cable broadband incumbent in Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and other Greenlight markets; represents the primary competitor being displaced by Greenlight's FTTH overbuilds.
• Xfinity (Comcast): Largest US cable broadband provider and primary incumbent competitor in Pennsylvania and Maryland markets Greenlight is expanding into (Lehigh Valley, Baltimore); Comcast's Pete McNally recently joined Greenlight as VP Integration.

Regional players

• Astound Broadband: Regional cable and fiber broadband provider serving parts of the Northeast (NY/NJ/PA) and other markets; competes in overlapping geographies with cable and emerging fiber offerings comparable to Greenlight's product mix.

Others

• T-Mobile Home Internet: 5G fixed wireless access home internet service that competes with fiber ISPs on price and convenience, and is simultaneously Greenlight's joint venture partner via the T-Mobile/Oak Hill transaction—creating both an opportunity and a competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/greenlightfiber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenlight-networks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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