Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey joined state and local officials Wednesday to highlight major statewide progress on Alabama’s Middle-Mile Fiber Network, a 3,500-mile broadband infrastructure project designed to expand high-speed internet access in all 67 counties.
The Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), working in partnership with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), has already extended middle-mile service to every county as of October 31, 2025, ahead of the full project completion scheduled for February 2026. Officials describe the network as one of the most significant telecommunications investments in Alabama’s history.
“Since my first day as governor, I have made it a top priority to ensure every Alabamian, no matter their zip code, has access to reliable, high-speed internet service through an internet service provider,” Governor Ivey said. “This middle-mile network represents a once-in-a-generation investment in our state’s future. It will support our hospitals, schools, businesses, families, and it will ensure Alabama remains competitive in the 21st-century economy. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected Alabama.”…