One of the nation’s strongest middle-mile networks — built for statewide scale, open to every partner.

Why AFN’s Network Is Different

  • Designed for statewide scale and long-term growth
  • Capable of 400 Gbps+ scalable transport capacity
  • Open-access architecture supporting multiple providers
  • Diverse routing for resiliency and redundancy
  • Extensive rural reach unmatched in Alabama
  • Built specifically to support last-mile expansion
  • Carrier-neutral interconnection opportunities
  • Backbone designed for future upgrades

Technical Specifications

  • 400G-ready backbone
  • DWDM architecture
  • Carrier-class equipment
  • IPv4/IPv6 support
  • BGP peering
  • Multiple layer transport options
  • SLA-backed services
  • 24/7 NOC monitoring

Built to Last: Our Points of Presence

Every AFN PoP is built to utility-grade standards — climate-controlled, backed by redundant power, and positioned for diverse fiber entrance and routing. It’s infrastructure built the way the cooperatives behind it have always built: to withstand Alabama weather and keep running.

Alabama Fiber Network Site

Powering Every Sector

  • Education: Fast, reliable connectivity for Alabama’s schools and universities, supporting equitable access to online learning statewide.
  • Healthcare: Backbone connectivity that powers telehealth, secure patient data exchange, and access to specialists, even in rural counties.
  • Economic Development: The high-speed infrastructure Alabama businesses need to operate, compete, and grow.

Partnering for Success: Last-Mile Providers

Our partnership with ISPs and telcos is pivotal in extending the reach of high-speed internet so that essential services and opportunities are accessible to all Alabamians, especially in underserved areas.

  • Strengthening Alabama’s internet infrastructure by collaborating with partners to build a robust, secure network that supports the state’s growing digital demands.
  • Facilitating extensive connectivity solutions for large-scale users, including government, healthcare, education, and major businesses.
  • Collaborating with community leaders and organizations to identify connectivity needs and implement solutions that drive digital inclusion.

Take the Next Step

Alabama Fiber Network doesn’t sell directly to homeowners — we partner with the providers and Community Anchor Institutions that serve Alabama.

Whether you’re a last-mile ISP, wireless carrier, or government partner, AFN is open-access by design. Tell us about your network and we’ll help you find the right connection point.

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