Surfnet

Since Surfnet was founded, our focus has been to provide local, reliable internet to residents and businesses in the Santa Cruz Mountains. For years, Surfnet has bridged the technology gap for thousands of customers by delivering wireless internet service. Our efforts took a big step forward in 2024, when we won grants from the state of California to build a new high-speed, fiber-internet network in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Our commitment to bridging the digital divide is the driving factor behind Surfnet’s innovation, service, and actions. Here are some benefits when high-speed internet is available to more homes and businesses. Cash isn’t king these days. Card payments, tap-to-pay, wireless transactions, and online payments are the way of the world. A faster fiber-internet connection means smoother operations and faster transactions for business owners and customers.

Today’s workplace is often at home. Remote workers and small-business owners need reliable, high-speed internet connections for video conferencing, graphics-heavy email files, and more. The era of remote learning is here, but it’s only viable with a reliable internet connection. Students rely on the internet to access classrooms and resources.

A slower connection means dropped video calls and slower browsing speeds while doing research. Bridging the digital divide removes those barriers to education for all students at home, creating more equity in our Weather is becoming less predictable and, at times, more destructive. It’s imperative to have a reliable way to access information and receive time-sensitive alerts from Santa Cruz County (CruzAware) and Santa Clara County (Alert SCC). These important programs share warnings and alerts with residents in real- time through phone calls, text messages and emails. They depend on reliable internet service. It brings me, and the rest of the Surfnet team, a lot of pride to know our work plays a role in a safer community.

The infrastructure we are installing today will stay viable for years to come. This will allow our community to learn faster, do business better, and rest easier. Residents and business owners interested in fiber availability can visit Surfnet’s website to learn more about construction timelines, service areas, and how to check availability at their address. Call 831-439-7873 ext. 747 for more information.