Alabama Statewide Middle Mile Network Reaches Major Milestone
Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.

Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 – The Alabama Fiber Network has successfully completed phase one of its middle-mile broadband project, covering 38 of Alabama's 67 counties.
Representing 67% of the total project, the achievement marked significant progress in delivering a resilient, high-speed Internet network that will benefit communities statewide. The project will eventually deliver a 6,600-mile open-access, middle-mile network reaching all 67 counties.
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