Surf Internet Named to Broadband Communities’ 2025 Top 100 List

September 29, 2025

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ELKHART, Ind., September 25, 2025 – Surf Internet®, a regional fiber-optic internet provider serving communities across Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, has been recognized on Broadband Communities’ annual Top 100 Fiber-to-the-Home list for the second consecutive year. The 2025 edition spotlights companies making the most significant contributions to advancing broadband, from large-scale fiber expansions to grassroots deployments in rural communities.

This year’s list highlights Surf’s milestone of completing its 200,000th fiber passing earlier this spring, with the company on track to extend service to an additional 75,000 addresses by the end of 2025. Surf was also the top award recipient in a recent round of the Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP), which helps expand broadband infrastructure to unserved and underserved locations.

“Our mission has always been about more than just building networks—it’s about creating opportunities for the people and places we serve,” said Surf CEO Gene Crusie. “Being included on the Top 100 list again this year affirms the impact our team is making in small towns and rural communities across the Great Lakes region.”

Broadband Communities selects its Top 100 based on each company’s role in advancing the fiber industry, evaluating factors such as the scale of network deployment, innovation in technology, and contributions to expanding access. Surf employs more than 300 locally-based professionals, who work alongside community leaders, schools, and local governments to advance connectivity goals.
“Fiber has become the backbone of modern life—powering everything from education to small-business growth,” Crusie added. “We’re proud to be part of this year’s Top 100 and remain committed to building infrastructure that serves today’s needs and tomorrow’s potential.”

For the full list of companies named to Broadband Communities’ 2025 Top 100, visit https://bbcmag.com. For more information about Surf Internet, including the communities it serves and an address search tool to check availability, visit https://surfinternet.com/.

About Surf Internet
Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet company that serves as the essential gateway to connectivity across the Great Lakes region of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The company is building a bridge to the wide-open future by delivering high-speed, reliable internet to homes and businesses in underserved, rural communities. Surf’s 300-plus-person team is local, giving them an edge when it comes to customer care and advocacy for the region. Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Surf also has offices in La Porte, Ind., Byron Center and Fowlerville, Mich., and Coal City, Naperville, and Rock Falls, Ill. Learn more at https://surfinternet.com.

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