SURF Program Details
Learn more about the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program for Hoonah residents and businesses
About the Project
Through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, Huna Totem Corporation and Snowcloud Services are upgrading and subsidizing high-speed fiber internet for Hoonah residents and businesses.
Current Status
- ✅ Program funds awarded
- ✅ Aerial fiber construction completed
- 🔄 Installing fiber drops to homes
- 🔄 Registration open now through December 1st, 2025
- 📅 Subsidized service begins January 1st, 2026
Important Dates
Registration Period
- September 1 - December 1, 2025: Register for 2026 service
- December 15, 2025: Subsidy amount announced
- January 1, 2026: Subsidized service begins
Annual Enrollment
- 2027: Re-enroll September 1 - December 1, 2026
- 2028: Re-enroll September 1 - December 1, 2027
- Program ends: January 2029
Important: You must re-enroll each year during the enrollment period. Late registrations cannot be accepted.
Program Scope
This subsidy applies only to Fiber to the Home service within Hoonah city limits. You may keep existing internet services, but only fiber service qualifies for the subsidy.
Why Fiber?
- Better Latencies with stable speeds and virtually no slowdowns
- Future-proof technology lasting decades
- Weather-resistant and reliable
- Symmetrical upload/download speeds
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible households include tribal members or those who actively support, house, or provide care for tribal members in Hoonah.
You May Qualify If You:
- Are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
- Are married to, related to, or partnered with a tribal member
- Provide care, housing, or support to tribal members
- Employ tribal members or provide job training
- Provide healthcare, education, or community services to tribal members
- Support tribal cultural activities or language preservation
- Operate businesses serving the tribal community
When in doubt, please register. If your household supports or contributes to the tribal community in any way, you likely qualify. Our team will work with you to determine eligibility.
Project Partners
- Huna Totem Corporation (Primary)
- Snowcloud Services (Primary)
- City of Hoonah
- IPEC
How Fiber to the Home Works
Aerial Fiber Connection
Underground Fiber Connection
Service Details
- Up to 3 years of subsidized service (2026-2028)
- Direct fiber connections to homes and businesses
- Multiple speed tiers with guaranteed performance
- Subsidy amount announced December 15th each year
Questions?
If you have questions about the program or would like more information, please contact:
- Email: internet@hoonahsurf.com
You can register for the program by filling out the registration form on our home page.