Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) was established in 2006 as a joint venture between Baraga Telephone Company and Hiawatha Communications, Inc. The company was founded to address the need for high-speed optical transport across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. PFN offers a range of services, including telecommunications, transport, and broadband solutions tailored for governments, businesses, and other telecommunication companies. Additionally, PFN partners with the public safety community to provide Next Generation 911 services, focusing on enhancing communication infrastructure in rural and underserved areas.

Notable affiliated entities include its parent companies, Baraga Telephone Company and Hiawatha Communications, which together bring over 190 years of operational experience in rural telecommunications. PFN has significantly expanded its network to cover the entire Upper Peninsula, Northern Lower Peninsula, Northern Wisconsin, and Eastern Minnesota. The company's key achievements include establishing a robust and reliable fiber-optic network that supports critical communication needs, particularly in rural regions. PFN's impact is evident in its contribution to improved internet and telecommunication services, fostering connectivity and economic growth in the areas it serves.