Southfield, Michigan, July 23rd, 2025 – A new 90-mile underground fiber route connecting Southfield to Lansing is now complete, delivering enhanced speed, redundancy and improved connectivity across southeast and mid-Michigan. This privately funded, multi-million-dollar project was developed by three Michigan-based telecommunications leaders: 123NET, DayStarr Communications and Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) and was delivered on-time and on-budget.
The newly activated fiber route strengthens Michigan’s telecommunications infrastructure, improving middle-mile capacity and supporting critical network diversity between major population centers. Communities along the route, including Lansing, Okemos, Williamston, Webberville, Fowlerville, Howell, Brighton, Novi and Livonia, stand to benefit from the increased reliability and access.
“Fast, reliable internet depends on diverse network paths,” said Chuck Irvin, Chief Resource Officer at 123NET. “Together with PFN and DayStarr, we’ve established a new route anchored in our Southfield data center and extending to Michigan’s capital. This collective effort significantly strengthens the state’s internet backbone.”
The project partners include 123NET, Michigan’s premier provider of fiber internet, colocation, and voice services; DayStarr Communications, based in Owosso, MI, offering high-speed internet and phone services and Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN), headquartered in Marquette, MI, delivering network, Next Generation 911(NG911), and core infrastructure services across Michigan and Wisconsin.
“We’re proud to partner with our friends at 123NET and DayStarr to improve statewide connectivity and support Michigan’s overall goal of universal broadband access.” stated Cory Heigl, PFN’s General Manager “This investment will continue to increase the overall reliability of the state’s NG911 network”
A core focus of the partnership is to expand high-speed internet access in underserved and unserved areas, fostering digital equity across the region. The new fiber route lays the groundwork for future connectivity projects and public-private collaborations.
Collin Rose, President of DayStarr, added, “We’re proud to work alongside two innovative Michigan companies to collectively deliver high-performance internet capacity for both business and residential users. Our mission is to improve lives through communications, and this collaboration is a great example of how providers can unite to make a bigger impact.”
Businesses and municipalities along the route are encouraged to contact 123NET, PFN, or DayStarr for service availability on this route. For more information, please visit www.123.net, www.pfnllc.net, and www.daystarr.net.
