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How to Lead the Digital Transformation of Your Community

Stakeholders and elected officials have several ways to win funding and streamline the fiber expansion process in their communities. In this book, Surf Internet CEO gives community leaders a roadmap to securing grants, private and public investment, and community engagement to help your community get access to transformational high speed internet.

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In this book you’ll learn how to:

Assist with community engagement.

Getting buy-in from residents is critical to the success of any fiber network expansion plan. We want to engage with all community stakeholders to best fit our solution to their needs. We can help identify those who can help with implementation, inform residents about the coming opportunities, and communicate important updates on the construction process so everyone stays up-to-date.

Invest to attract more investment.

Communities that commit local funds are more likely to win grants, as state and federal programs favor applications demonstrating significant local investment. This commitment, through community development grants, tax incentives, or ARPA funds, enhances the multiplier effect of the grant. Combining private capital, local investment, and state/federal funding maximizes the grant's overall impact.

Streamline engineering review and permitting.

A mutually agreed-upon permitting process between a local jurisdiction and Surf not only reduces the overall construction costs but also compresses the project timeline. Lower project costs make a grant application more competitive, and shorter construction times mean community members get connected sooner.

Identify Community Anchor Institutions.

Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) are crucial for grant applications and Surf's digital equity efforts. By identifying and involving CAIs, such as schools, libraries, and health clinics, Surf can effectively connect with stakeholders and plan network expansions. These institutions help extend broadband access to vulnerable populations.

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Surf Internet:

A Longstanding History and a 
Bright Future

Surf Internet provides predominantly fiber-based, high-speed broadband to residential subscribers, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

250+

Team Members

25

Years in Business

600+

Communities Served

140,000+

Fiber-Optic Ready Homes

150+

School Systems Served