About MINET Fiber
What is MINET?
MINET (Monmouth Independence Network) is a municipally owned fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet provider serving residents and businesses in Polk County, Oregon, primarily in Monmouth and Independence. The network delivers high-speed fiber internet, data services, and voice communications through a community-owned broadband infrastructure.
When Was MINET Created?
MINET was established in 2004 to bring reliable, modern broadband to the community after incumbent telecom providers declined to upgrade aging infrastructure or expand high-speed internet services in the area.
Who Owns MINET?
MINET is publicly owned by the cities of Monmouth and Independence, Oregon. The network was formed through an Intergovernmental Agreement under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 190, allowing the two cities to jointly create and operate a community broadband utility.
Why Was MINET Created?
MINET was created to:
- Provide reliable high-speed fiber internet to local residents and businesses
- Replace outdated telecommunications infrastructure
- Ensure local control of broadband services
- Support economic development and digital connectivity in Polk County
As a community-owned fiber network, MINET focuses on delivering fast, dependable broadband while reinvesting in the local infrastructure that supports Monmouth and Independence.
Truly a LOCAL company
MINET (Monmouth Independence Network) is a community-owned fiber internet provider serving more than 8,900 residents and businesses in Polk County, Oregon. Our team of 25 local employees works together to deliver reliable high-speed fiber internet, exceptional customer service, and advanced communications solutions across Polk County, Oregon.
Advanced Fiber-to-the-Home Network
MINET operates a cutting-edge fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network capable of delivering internet speeds up to 2.5 Gbps directly to homes and businesses. Our fiber infrastructure was designed from the beginning to be future-proof, with built-in network resiliency and redundancy to ensure consistent performance, reliability, and scalability as internet demand continues to grow.
Local Customer Support That Sets MINET Apart
While MINET offers industry-leading fiber internet speeds, what truly sets us apart is our local customer support.
- 99% of service issues are resolved within four hours
- Customers always speak with a real, local representative
- Support is provided by community members who live and work locally
Community-Owned Internet Built for the Future
As a municipally owned broadband network, MINET focuses on delivering high-performance fiber internet, reliable connectivity, and responsive local service to the communities we serve. Our goal is simple: provide the best internet service in Polk County, Oregon while continuing to invest in the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected.
We support LOCAL!
Community Contributions
- Ash Creek Arts Center
- CASA of Polk County
- Central High School Sports
- Central School District
- Central Youth Sports
- Ella Curran Food Bank
- Family Building Blocks
- Independence Disc Golf Course
- Independence Downtown Association
- Independence Library
- Monmouth Business Association
- Monmouth Dog Park
- Monmouth Independence Community Foundation
- Monmouth Library
- Monmouth Music in the Park
- Panther Auction
- Polk Community Living
- Polk County Fair
- Polk County Women in Business
- River’s Edge Summer Series
- Ron Wilson Center
- Rotary Club of Monmouth Indpendence
- Salem Health
- Thoughts and Gifts Project
- Western Days
- Western Oregon University
- Western Oregon University Food Bank
MINET Fiber Community WiFi
FREE WiFi
Monmouth Independence Network (MINET Fiber), a leading provider of fiber-to-the-home internet and voice services in Monmouth and Independence, Oregon, has a service that provides FREE Wi-Fi in selected parks across the cities.