Peninsula Fiber Network

Peninsula Fiber Network

http://www.pfnllc.net
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennisula-fiber-network-llc/

Peninsula Fiber Network, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2006 and employs approximately 30 individuals. The company specializes in telecoms, providing transmission services across the entire Upper Peninsula, Northern Lower Peninsula, Northern Wisconsin, and into Eastern Minnesota.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2006

Headcount

36

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Peninsula Fiber Network promoted Todd Proehl to Chief Information Officer on August 13, 2026, expanding the company’s executive leadership team as PFN invests in technology innovation, automation, and advanced telecommunications services. In his new role, Proehl will lead PFN’s enterprise technology strategy, encompassing information technology, business systems, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity governance, and digital transformation. Previously, on July 24, 2026, Peninsula Fiber Network moved its central office into a permanent Marquette location, solidifying its headquarters. The company provides network services across Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas, including for all 9-1-1 calls made in the state. This follows the Benton Harbor City Commissioners' approval of a 75-year ground lease to Peninsula Fiber Network on June 15, 2026. This lease permits PFN to begin work on a significant underwater internet connection between Chicago and Jean Klock Park, utilizing federal funds from the Middle Mile Infrastructure Program, with plans to construct a small equipment shed on city property near the water plant.

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Aug

13th

2026

04:22

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Peninsula Fiber Network Announces Promotion of Todd Proehl to Chief Information Officer — Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC

Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) yesterday announced the promotion of Todd Proehl to Chief Information Officer (CIO), expanding the company’s executive leadership team as PFN invests in technology, innovation, automation, and advanced telecommunications services. In the CIO role, Proehl will lead PFN’s enterprise technology strategy, including information technology, business systems, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity governance, and digital transformation.

Peninsula Fiber Network

Jul

27th

2026

04:17

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

Peninsula Fiber Network solidifies headquarters to permanent Marquette location — Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Peninsula Fiber Network has moved it’s central office into a permanent location in Marquette. PFN is the top provider of network services across the upper and lower peninsulas, including for every single 9-1-1 call made in Michigan.

Peninsula Fiber Network

Jul

24th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

Peninsula Fiber Network solidifies headquarters to permanent Marquette location

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Peninsula Fiber Network has moved it’s central office into a permanent location in Marquette. PFN is the top provider of network services across the upper and lower peninsulas, including for every single 9-1-1 call made in Michigan.

Jun

16th

2026

23:31

Benton Harbor late utility fees temporarily waived

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor residents who are having problems with their water utility bills will have their late fees waived until the problem is fixed.Benton Harbor city commissioners on Monday approved temporarily waiving the late fees by a vote of 6-3, with Commissioners Sharon Henderson, Edward Isom and SaTanna Warren voting against it.Over the past few weeks, city commissioners said they have received complaints from residents about their utility bills arriving late and then receiving a late fee the next day or so.

Jun

15th

2026

01:00

Commissioners approve lease allowing for underwater internet line to Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a 75-year ground lease to broadband company Peninsula Fiber Network so it can begin work on a major underwater internet connection between Chicago and Jean Klock Park. At Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners were told that PFN is using federal funds to run the high-speed internet connection as part of the Middle Mile Infrastructure Program, and it plans to construct a small equipment shed on city property near the water plant to make it possible.

Jun

12th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

BH Commissioners to consider lease allowing for internet project

Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon consider a 75-year ground lease to Peninsula Fiber Network so it can begin work on a major underwater internet connection between Chicago and Jean Klock Park. At a meeting of the city’s Public Safety and Public Works Committee this week, City Manager Alex Little said PFN is seeking to lease space near the city’s water plant for an equipment shed that will be part of the project.

Jun

12th

2026

00:31

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Benton Harbor to consider lease for underwater internet connection

BENTON HARBOR — Plans to build an underwater internet connection between Chicago and Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor are moving forward. On Monday, Benton Harbor city commissioners are expected to consider approving a 75-year ground lease so Peninsula Fiber Network can build a small equipment shed near the city’s water treatment plant, City Manager Alex Little told members of the city’s Public Safety & Public Works Committee on Wednesday.

The Herald-Palladium

Feb

11th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Peninsula Fiber Network Appoints Sam Olmsted as Vice President of Business Development

Marquette, Mich. – Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) today announced the appointment of Sam Olmsted as Vice President of Business Development, reinforcing the company’s evolution as a network provider specializing in mission-critical communications, including Michigan’s NG911 network.

Fiber Broadband Association

Dec

2nd

2025

22:22

New Benton Harbor broadband internet line approved

Businesses in the City of Benton Harbor could soon be seeing faster internet speed thanks to a new internet line that the city commission approved last night. The City of Benton Harbor approving an agreement with Peninsula Fiber Network, a telecommunication provider, for an opportunity to bring faster internet speeds to the city.

Dec

2nd

2025

10:08

Benton Harbor city commissioners approve Chicago broadband agreement

A company is looking to build a high-speed internet line under Lake Michigan and has received the green light to build in Benton Harbor. According to our reporting partners at WSJM Radio, city commissioners approved Peninsula Fiber Network's request to bring the broadband line from Chicago ashore at Jean Klock Park.

Nov

29th

2025

18:30

Broadband company to provide service to several city facilities in Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to approve an agreement with broadband company Peninsula Fiber Network for the use of city property as it works to build a high-speed internet line under Lake Michigan.

Nov

24th

2025

18:30

Benton Harbor Commissioners to consider agreement for broadband company to use city property

Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to approve an agreement with broadband company Peninsula Fiber Network for the use of city property as it works to build a high-speed internet line under Lake Michigan.

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