Data Breach Law Group Investigates the CONNECT HOLDING II LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on January 16, 2026 · Illinois
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving CONNECT HOLDING II LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED, reported to the Illinois Attorney General on January 16, 2026. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
Connect Holding II LLC, doing business as Brightspeed, is a telecommunications and internet service provider that manages extensive customer network infrastructure. As a provider of broadband and voice services, the company typically collects and stores sensitive customer information, including full names, service addresses, billing records, and payment account details required to maintain active accounts. In 2026, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed consumer information. If you received a data breach notification letter from Brightspeed, it indicates that your personal data was likely involved in this incident. This notification is intended to inform you of the nature of the breach and the steps the company is taking to address the security compromise.
If you were affected
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Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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