Ashland is one of only 178 communities across the nation that provides residents with a locally-owned, lightning-fast fiber optic infrastructure. By doing so, we're guaranteeing that the businesses, residents, educators, medical facilities, emergency services, and others who help make our community great, have access to the most advanced telecommunications technology available anywhere.
Fiber is the most advanced telecommunications technology available, providing lightning-fast download and upload speeds. Ashland's Fiber Network (AFN) consists of over 40 miles of fiber cable and 119 miles of coaxial cable. We also keep our community connected through free Community Wi-Fi and live video feeds of popular locations.
Connect to High-Speed, Reliable Internet Now
Our unique open-access model means that Ashland Fiber Network owns and manages the fiber optic infrastructure, and then leases the lines to locally-owned Internet Service Providers (ISPs). This means you can either purchase your service through AFN directly or choose from one of the many packages offered by our partner ISPs.
By choosing a local internet provider, 100 percent of the revenue generated from your subscription stays in our community.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure for the Future
At AFN, every decision we make involves planning for a better and more connected future. Ashland’s fiber network is designed to readily integrate with new technology, ensuring that we’re ready for the future the moment it arrives. Hundreds of businesses depend on Ashland's fiber network to keep pace with the information technology demands of today and tomorrow.
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Choose Your Community. Choose AFN.
Education
Ashland Fiber Network partners with every school district in Ashland and Southern Oregon University.
Emergency Services
Ashland Fiber Network supports emergency services throughout the city.
Community Wi-Fi
We're continually installing new Wi-Fi hot spots for increased access to free internet throughout Ashland.
Medical Services
We're helping medical services in Ashland and beyond to bring the best medical technology available to Southern Oregon.
Quality of Life
Ashland Fiber Network provides internet access to the U.S. Cellular Community Park in Medford.
Beyond Ashland
We offer rural wireless outside the Ashland city limits. We also offer fiber services in limited areas of Talent, Phoenix, and Medford. Call for more details.
I know it is quite rare for a town this size to have an infrastructure like AFN. To me, there is something about it that is quite aligned with the spirit of Ashland, where we tend to do things our own way and keep human aspects center stage. I like and appreciate that.
- Steve
"I've been connected to AFN Internet for over a decade, enjoying super fast speeds, a reliable connection, friendly local customer service assistance, and super affordable rates. Ironically, I live in Ashland, one of the more affluent cities in Oregon. Yet my monthly Internet bill through AFN is $15 a month less than my friend's who lives in Portland. I'm saving $180 a year just by the fact I have AFN. Furthermore, I like that the money I spend with AFN stays in my community."