Help Bring Fiber Internet to Your Area
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Time to Act is Now!
Local leaders who are proactive and intentional about their broadband efforts will be the most successful in delivering BEAD funding to their communities and constituents. Surf is uniquely positioned to be a partner in your community’s success.
The BEAD grant process is already underway, and the time to act is now. Surf strongly encourages local leaders to reach out to us to get a plan of action.
Surf’s mission and values centers on serving the communities we live in with…
Our Great Lakes Footprint
Surf Internet is one of the largest Internet Service Providers in the Great Lakes Region, serving over 600 communities, and 210,000 homes across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, and expanding every day.
Illinois
30+
Markets Currently Served
With 20+ additional markets under construction, or coming soon.
Indiana
80+
Markets Currently Served
With 20+ additional markets under construction, or coming soon.
Michigan
30+
Markets Currently Served
With 10+ additional markets under construction, or coming soon.
Learn about our community-first approach.
See how our partnerships with city teams, utilities, and community groups have cut build times, lower costs, and deliver dependable fiber, backed by real timelines and outcomes.
The Impact of Fiber-Optic Internet
Fastest Connection
Fiber-optic is up to 50x faster than traditional cable internet versus major cable providers: Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox 2G1G cable service.^
Most Reliable Service
Fiber-optic networks are less susceptible to weather, interference, outages, and lags — fiber optic strands don’t have problems with signal loss.
Unlimited Data
Fiber-optic networks can transport theoretically infinite amounts of data — no request is too great.
Fiber to Your Door
Fiber-optic is delivered via a cable, either from underground or an aerial power pole, that goes right into your house.
Our Fiber-Optic Installation Process
Planning & permitting
We obtain all necessary approvals to build our network, which means that our crews will have access to the local right of way and utility easements — the same access as the electric and gas companies.
1-5 weeks
Workers in the utility easements
Passing homes
At this stage, fiber-optic cable will pass by your home but not connect to your home just yet. In neighborhoods where the utilities are overhead, we may install the fiber optic cables on existing telephone poles. In neighborhoods where the utilities are buried, we’ll lay cables underground. We’ll mark all existing utilities to make sure we don’t disrupt any of your neighborhood’s services during construction.
1-5 weeks
Construction signage
Lighting up homes
Once the fiber-optic network is installed, you will have the opportunity to sign up for service. After you sign up, one of our installation technicians will connect the fiber to your home. We’ve designed this connection process to be as friendly and convenient as possible.
1-5 weeks
Large spools of orange cable, work trucks and vans
Cleaning up our mess
The boring machines that we use to lay fiber-optic cable are designed to minimize disruption at ground level but despite our best efforts, construction can be a messy process. Once the project is complete, we will rake, seed, and straw your lawn in areas where digging occurred.
1-5 weeks
Work trucks and vans
The impact of Fiber-Optic Internet on Cities, Towns & Communities
Economic Growth
& Job Creation
- 35% of private sector job growth in Charlottesville, VA (2015–2019) was attributed to the availability of fiber broadband.
(Fiber Broadband Association, 2025) [2] - In Hamilton County, TN, a fiber build saved or created over 9,500 jobs—roughly 40% of new jobs during a 10-year period.
(Fiber Broadband Association, 2025) [2] - Fiber connectivity is a key factor in site selection, especially for high-growth industries like advanced manufacturing, logistics and remote work.
Explore real data from Surf Internet showing how fiber builds boost employment, tax receipts, and site selection outcomes.
Small Business
& Entrepreneurship
- Fiber unlocks access to e-commerce, cloud tools and national/global customers for small and microbusinesses.
- Fiber infrastructure in Charlottesville helped attract and support entrepreneurs and small businesses, contributing to private sector job growth and improved economic resilience. (Fiber Broadband Association, 2025) [2]
See real insights from Surf Internet on how fiber unlocks e‑commerce, expands customer reach, and drives efficiency for small businesses.
Workforce Development
& Education
- Gigabit fiber enables access to remote job markets, upskilling platforms, and virtual education.
- Fiber is considered a “fifth utility”—as essential as water, sewer, or power—for modern work, learning, and health
Housing Values
& Tax Base
- A nationally cited study found that homes with access to fiber broadband sold for up to 3.1% more than comparable homes without fiber access. (Molnar, Savage & Sicker, 2016, University of Colorado & Carnegie Mellon University) [2]
- In Charlottesville, fiber drove over $35 million in added housing value between 2015–2023, boosting the local tax base and supporting city budgets. (Fiber Broadband Association, 2025) [2]
Smart City Capabilities
& Governance
Fiber is a foundation for smart city tech, helping cities operate more efficiently and provide better services. Including:
- Traffic and utility management systems
- Public safety applications
- Remote monitoring and data analytics
Long-Term Infrastructure
Advantage
- Fiber is future-proof: scalable, durable and less prone to signal degradation than coax or copper.
- Once in place, fiber is cheaper to maintain and easier to upgrade over time, producinglong-term cost savings for both service providers and municipalities. (Brattle Group, 2024) [2]
Not all broadband is equal
Fiber internet is the gold standard — offering the fastest, most reliable and scalable internet for homes, businesses and cities.
| Speed Potential | Reliability | Upload Speeds | Future‑Proof | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber-Optic | 1,000+ Mbps (Gig+) | ★★★★★ | Fast & equal | Yes |
| Cable (Coax) | 100–1,000 Mbps (Varies) | ★★★☆☆ | Very limited | Limited |
| DSL | 10–100 Mbps | ★★☆☆☆ | Very limited | No |
| Fixed Wireless | 10–100 Mbps | ★★★☆☆ | Varies | No |
| Satellite | 20–100 Mbps | ★★☆☆☆ | Limited | No |
What our community leaders are saying
"Broadband infrastructure plays a critical role in economic development, and Surf’s investment in Grant County supports our efforts to connect residents, students, and businesses across the region. We appreciate their commitment to being part of this community for the long haul."
Chuck Binkerd
Executive Director, Economic Growth Council,
Grant County, IN
"Surf has been a consistent presence in our broadband efforts. Their boots-on-the-ground approach, community involvement, and investment in rural Whitley County make them a natural partner in closing our digital divide."
Theresa Baysinger
Commissioner,
Whitley County, IN
"For communities our size, infrastructure like this makes all the difference. Fiber internet keeps us competitive with larger cities, while making sure our residents and businesses don’t have to leave town to find the opportunities they deserve."
Chuck Steele
Mayor,
Momence, IL
"We are excited to welcome Surf Internet to the Sparta community. Having additional reliable, high-speed internet options is a great benefit for both our residents and our businesses. We are pleased to have Surf Internet as a valued member of our business community and wish them much success here in Sparta."
Jim Lower
Village Manager,
Sparta, MI
"Expanding reliable and affordable access to the internet is essential to the citizens of Porter County. Through expansion of their infrastructure and enhancements to their network, Surf has been heavily investing in Porter County."
Jesse Butz
Director, Porter County Public Library System,
Portage, IN
"On behalf of the City of Howell, I’m very happy to welcome Surf Internet to our community. They will expand high-speed fiber internet throughout the county, enhancing our quality of life and helping in our efforts to attract new residents and businesses to the area."
Bob Ellis
Mayor,
Howell, MI
How we engage with your community
- Upcoming Planned Improvements
- Door-to-Door
- Construction times / Ordinances
- Road-Cutting / Boring
- Utility Newsletter / Communicating to Residents
- Social Media
- Groundbreaking / Ribbon-Cutting
- Project Kick-Off / Tailgate Meetings
Trusted by local organizations
From chambers and libraries to councils and EDCs, we collaborate with the organizations that power their communities to deliver future-ready fiber.
Surf has fiber solutions for every customer.
With Surf, you have one trusted, local partner for residential, small business, and enterprise fiber—delivering fast, secure, and scalable connectivity with all‑in pricing, expert installation, and support that grows with your needs.
Residential Fiber
Surf’s residential fiber plans starting at:
$30/mo
Fiber Internet with All-In Pricing
(Equipment fees and taxes included)
- Up to 8 Gig symmetrical upload & download speeds
- Free Whole-Home WiFi powered by eero™ (1 device included with most plans)
- Home Phone Service available
- Free Modem (SAVE up to $20/mo)*
- Free expert installation ($99 Value)
- No contracts
- No data caps
Business Fiber
Surf’s business fiber plans starting at:
$125/mo
Fiber Internet with All-In Pricing
(Equipment fees and taxes included)
- Up to 8 Gig symmetrical upload & download speeds
- Free whole‑premise WiFi powered by eero™ (1 device included with most plans)
- Static IP addresses available
- Free Modem (SAVE up to $20/mo)*
- Free expert installation ($199 Value)
- No contracts
- No data caps
Enterprise Fiber
Surf’s enterprise connectivity up to
10+ Gbps
Enterprise fiber, Dedicated Internet and
Building to Building Connectivity
- Dedicated Internet Service up to 10 Gbps
- Building‑to‑Building Connectivity
(dark fiber, private network, leased lit) - Optional 10+ Gbps service options
- Symmetrical upload & download speeds
- Static IP addresses available
- Expert design, installation, and support
Talk to the Surf Team
Complete our simple contact form and Surf’s Team will be in touch with you.