(La Porte, IN) - Surf Internet is expanding its broadband services to Michigan City.

 

A $5.6 million investment will deliver fiber internet to 4,500 homes. Internet speeds will start at up to 2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), but the new infrastructure will allow 10 Gbps in the near future.

 

“Surf Internet is committed to leading the way in innovation and connectivity," said Surf’s Director of Business Development, Scott Franko. "We have been a longstanding partner of La Porte County and are proud to now extend that partnership to Michigan City. We congratulate them on this next step toward unlimited potential with Surf’s fiber-optic network!”

 

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch said the project helps Michigan City achieve its goal of becoming a multi-gig city. “From the start of my administration, I charged our IT department with the mission to connect our families and city,” said Deuitch during remarks at a groundbreaking last Thursday. “This initiative is not just about technology; it’s an economic development tool that will benefit our existing and future families. We are grateful to Surf Internet for investing in our community and helping us achieve our vision.”

 

The first phase of the project should be ready for customers by August, with all phases complete by August of next year.

 

Based in Elkhart, Surf Internet employs 250 people, with one of its offices right here in La Porte.