The Network Alabama Deserves
Connecting Alabama from Muscle Shoals to Mobile
5000+ Miles
67 Counties
400+ Institutions
Connecting Alabama
At Alabama Fiber Network, we’re committed to connecting every part of the state with high-speed internet. Our network supports local businesses, educational institutions, healthcare centers, government offices, last-mile service providers and more, boosting their ability to serve our communities.
How We Connect Alabama
Better internet, better Alabama. See the difference high-speed fiber can bring to our state.
Download our information sheet to learn more about how Alabama Fiber Network drives connectivity across the state.
Communication Service Providers
Partner for Community Success
We’re creating a network that supports last-mile broadband providers in their mission to deliver service to previously underserved and unserved areas.
Middle-Mile
Partners
Strengthen Alabama’s Middle Mile
Our middle-mile network is the backbone of statewide connectivity, supporting a diverse range of critical services. Our partners are collaborating to create a robust middle mile to serve broadband users throughout the state.
From Rural Towns to Busy Cities
We’re bringing high-speed internet to every corner of Alabama. Find out how we’re upgrading connectivity near you.
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Our Journey
Trace the path of progress through key milestones in our network’s development.
July
2021
2021
Governor Kay Ivey signs the Connect Alabama Act to drive broadband expansion statewide.
2022
Alabama allocates $85 million of ARPA funds for creating a statewide middle mile network.
Sept
2022
2022
AFN receives a competitive grant of $82.4 million to fund the middle mile network.
Aug
2023
2023
Launch of the Be Linked Alabama initiative.
Nov
2023
2023
Alabama Fiber Network’s new brand name is officially announced.
Feb
2024
2024
An additional $128.8 million is awarded to extend AFN’s network by 1,776 miles.
Summer 2024
Major parts of the network to be operational.