Southfield, Mich., Nov 18, 2025 – 123NET, a leading provider of fiber internet, colocation and voice services, has been named a 2025 Corporate Citizen Award recipient by the Detroit Bar Association and Foundation. The award recognizes corporations in Southeastern Michigan for public service and community outreach and was presented Nov. 13 at the Annual Dennis W. Archer Award Gala at the Detroit Yacht Club.
“As a Michigan-based telecommunications company, we’re honored to be recognized by the Bar Association with this award,” said Chuck Irvin, 123NET’s Chief Resource Officer. “For 30 years, 123NET has continually invested in internet services to help bridge the digital divide and make Michigan one of the best-connected on the planet. This recognition continues to motivate us to continue working with other partners to bring a better internet to Michigan.”
The Corporate Citizen Award honors corporations that demonstrate community engagement and public service, aligning with the DBA’s mission of promoting professionalism, public service and access to justice. Previous honorees include major automotive manufacturers, global banking institutions, public utilities and community foundations.
123NET advances Michigan’s internet network through a carrier-neutral, open-access approach that expands competition, improves service options and encourages innovation. The company’s not-for-profit internet exchanges provide faster, lower cost data exchanges, attracting both global tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google and Michigan-based businesses, including many law firms.
Since 2021,123NET has begun offering residential internet service that is up to 10x faster than traditional incumbent providers. Residential fiber has been deployed in both urban and rural areas, bringing high-performance capabilities to many previously underserved and/or unserved geographies.
To learn more, visit: www.123.net
