The Alabama Fiber Network (AFN) announced the substantial completion of its statewide middle-mile network, extending service to 60 counties and comprising 3,406 active network miles. Built with support from an $82.5 million ARPA grant and additional funding, AFN emphasizes connectivity for community institutions rather than direct consumer service. Key stakeholders, including CEO Terry Metze, noted the network enhances access in rural areas and offers high-capacity connections crucial for various sectors such as education and public safety. AFN's initiatives position Alabama as a model for effective broadband policy implementation.
This is a major accomplishment for our state," said Terry Metze, CEO of AFN. "Our team has worked tirelessly to not only meet expectations but to exceed them.
Access to the AFN network enables local broadband providers with world-class, Tier 1 connections for education, public safety, health care, and economic development.
Alabama has become a national model for state initiative and success in broadband policy and connectivity.
The accelerated delivery is bringing access closer to Alabamians, especially in rural, underserved areas of the state.
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