Elkhart-based Surf Internet was named to Broadband Communities’ 2025 Top 100 List for the second consecutive year.
The regional fiber-optic internet provider serves communities across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. The 2025 edition spotlights companies advancing broadband, from large-scale fiber expansions to grassroots deployments, in rural communities.
This year’s list highlights Surf Internet’s milestone of completing its 200,000th fiber passing. The company is 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, 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 Gene Crusie, Surf Internet CEO, in a press release. “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 Internet employs over 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 said. “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.”
