Affordable Broadband in the Southern Tier - Southern Tier Network

Trusted in the Southern Tier for over 14 years.

Want faster, more reliable internet at home?

STN builds the local fiber network that connects our communities. You choose the internet provider that’s right for you, with more options, better prices, and the speed your household needs.

See when fiber is coming to your neighborhood.

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Open-access fiber

 

Think of STN as the road and your internet provider as the car you choose to drive on it.

STN builds and maintains the fiber network. Multiple internet companies can use that same network to offer service to homes and businesses.

That means you aren’t limited to one internet company. You can choose the provider, price, and service that works best for you.

  • More choice
    Choose from multiple internet providers instead of being limited to just one.
  • Better prices
    When providers compete for your business, you have more options on price.
  • Better service
    Competition gives providers another reason to offer reliable internet and helpful customer service.
  • More homes connected
    A shared fiber network makes it easier to bring internet service to rural and underserved areas.
  • A network built for the future
    One strong fiber network can serve the community for years to come.

Jeff Gasper

A Message from the CEO

“Following on the success of our ConnectALL pilot project in Nichols, NY, Southern Tier Network will be able to provide open-access networks directly to residential customers in our region. We’re excited about what this means for families and small businesses in rural towns across the Southern Tier.”

STN isn't just for businesses anymore.

For years, Southern Tier Network has provided fiber services to businesses and organizations across the region.

Now we’re bringing that same fiber network to homes.

See if STN fiber is coming to your community.

WELCOME TO THE NETWORK
YOUR HIGH-SPEED FIBER Internet STARTS HERE

Open-access fiber internet brought to your home by Southern Tier NETWORK

HOW IT WORKS

WE BUILD THE FIBER NETWORK

STN installs & maintains the fiber lines
in your community.

YOU CHOOSE THE PROVIDER

select a local internet provider to
deliver & support your service.

CHOOSE YOUR INTERNET PROVIDER

FIBERSPARK

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TOWN TO FARM FIBER

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ZETA

Fast Installs & Packages
Multiple internet providers use our network, giving you more choices for price and service.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Signing up is easy.
  2. Enter your address to confirm service availability.
  3. Choose your Internet Service Provider from our available partners.
  4. Select the speed that fits your needs.
  5. Schedule your installation.
  6. Because Southern Tier Network is open access, you choose your provider. That means more control and more options for you.

Your chosen Internet Service Provider handles your customer support.

They manage:

  • Billing
  • Technical support
  • Account questions
  • Service upgrades

STN builds and maintains the fiber network. Your internet provider takes care of your service.

In most service areas, your installation is scheduled once service is available.

If we're still building the network in your neighborhood, we'll let you know when it's ready. Then you can choose your provider and schedule your installation.

You pay your monthly bill directly to the internet provider you choose.

There is only one bill.

STN does not send you a separate bill. Your provider handles all billing, and there are no contracts.

We are locally built and locally invested.

Southern Tier Network is a nonprofit, open-access fiber network serving the Southern Tier. We were created to strengthen our region, not to extract profit from it.

What that means for you:

  • You choose your ISP
  • Local infrastructure investment stays in our communities
  • Built for long term reliability and growth
  • Designed to support homes, businesses, schools, and healthcare

We live here. We work here. We are building this for our community.

Our Team

We live here. We work here. And we're building this network for our neighbors.

We’re more than a fiber network. We’re your neighbors.

Our team lives, works, and raises our families here in the Southern Tier. When we build fiber in our communities, we’re investing in the same schools, businesses, and neighborhoods our own families rely on.

Every mile of fiber is an investment in the future of our region.

READY FOR FASTER INTERNET AT HOME?

FIBERSPARK


Fiberspark is an Internet service provider that offers the fastest and most reliable broadband Internet in Ithaca and surrounding areas. Fiberspark’s fiber optic Internet allows you to seamlessly experience web browsing, 4K HD video streaming, and online gaming without worrying about your connection slowing down, even in the evenings when everyone is online.

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town to farm fiber

The story of our company, Empire Wireless LLC, began on the family farm in the 1970s. Our founder Raub Smith Sr, started exploring TV satellite systems for his family, he learned that by purchasing three systems from Dish he could become a dealer. For nearly 45 years, the Dish business was a resounding success. However, as “cord-cutting” became the new norm, we knew it was time to evolve. Leveraging our decades of technical experience and unwavering commitment to customer service, we transitioned into an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Town to Farm Fiber. That same dedication to exceptional service now drives our new venture, with Empire Wireless LLC remaining our parent company.


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ZETA

Zeta Broadband delivers fast, reliable internet designed to keep your home and business connected. We bring fiber-fast speeds and modern wireless solutions to communities that need it most, with simple, affordable plans and no hidden fees. Our mission is to make great internet accessible to everyone, whether for work, school, or streaming at home. With local support you can count on, Zeta Broadband is building stronger, more connected communities, one customer at a time.


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