internet

Infrastructure

Gov. Ivey celebrates milestone in Alabama’s Middle-Mile Fiber Network

Ivey and leaders marked the fiber network's crossing of the Alabama River, a major step in expanding high-speed internet across the state.

November 6, 2025

After nine years, the ambitious project brought high-speed internet to over 100,000 rural residents across eight counties.

October 22, 2025

The Alabama Digital Expansion Authority on Tuesday held a meeting to hear from internet service providers who have received grants.

March 7, 2025

This phase of the network nearly fulfills the $82.5M middle-mile grant from the state’s allocation of ARPA funds.

February 11, 2025

Opinion

Elected officials like me must continue to support policies and initiatives that prioritize rural broadband.

December 3, 2024

The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses.

October 18, 2024

Opinion

There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure.

July 25, 2024

AFN provides critical middle-mile connectivity to last-mile providers and community anchor institutions.

June 12, 2024

Opinion

Let’s not slow down as we continue to push our way to the finish line. Let’s strike the iron while it's hot.

May 1, 2024

The event will bring together families enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program and participating internet service providers.

April 19, 2024