Spear Broadband

01/31/2026

If you’re currently a Reach Fiber Network (RFN) customer and want to avoid service disruption, now is the time to line up a new provider.

Spear Broadband is already live on the Port of Woodland’s open-access fiber network and is actively taking on customers who want a stable, long-term ISP that shows up, pays its bills, and supports the community.

The Port of Woodland has shared important context below regarding RFN’s termination. We strongly encourage customers to review their statement and begin planning next steps sooner rather than later. We’re here to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

The Port of Woodland Commission voted Friday to terminate the lease with Reach Fiber Network (RFN), effective the end of the day, February 27, 2026. The motion received unanimous support by the Commission. "The Commission was intentional," says Chris Herman, Executive Director, Port of Woodland, "minimize disruption by allowing customers time to establish alternative service while providing RFN more time to develop a plan. Many customers have paid for service with RFN through February and ought to be able to receive it." RFN has until the termination date to establish a payment plan with the Port to make lease payments totaling over $66,000 going back to June, 2025.

The Port of Woodland's dark fiber network is an open access system, allowing multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to lease fiber and provide high speed broadband service to the home. In fact, Port of Woodland's Ariel to Cougar network currently has two ISPs, RFN and Spear Broadband, both providing popular and competitive high speed internet service up to 1Gbps. Current broadband customers are encouraged to visit https://portofwoodland.com/dark-fiber/ to learn more. In the coming days and weeks the Port will be communicating with customers and providing more information on options they have to continue to receive fiber-to-the-home service.

03/11/2025

Happy Monday, all!

Spear Broadband is back again with “Meet the Member Monday.” We would like to introduce our Advisor, Doug Palin.

Doug’s Background:

Doug Palin has been active in the Internet Service Provider business since the late 1980s, starting up initially as a hobby and a small side IT business secondary to his day job. Even though he has sold his Internet Service Provider twice, he always seems to find a way to stay in the business, helping other service providers in various ways.
In his 35+ years as a technology entrepreneur, Doug Palin has watched landscapes and markets shift in an ever-changing industry. Always, he’s sensed emerging trends and focused on results.
While residential service provided the foundation, Doug saw that ISPs lacked integration. A new model was needed, consolidating scattered platforms and services into a smoother, adaptable system, designed to fill a full menu of customer needs. The transformation and accompanying data center propelled Infinity into the worlds of co-location and managed services. Infinity now caters to a broad range of corporate clients, providing secure, reliable service and security, tailoring products to give customers the perfect fit.

What Doug Enjoys:

Doug actively stays involved in the local community, volunteering his time for various causes that he enjoys. He is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with his wife and family.

03/11/2025

Happy Monday, all!

Spear Broadband is back again with "Meet the Member Monday." We would like to introduce our Advisor, Doug Palin.

Doug’s Background:

Doug Palin has been active in the Internet Service Provider business since the late 1980s, starting up initially as a hobby and a small side IT business secondary to his day job. Even though he has sold his Internet Service Provider twice, he always seems to find a way to stay in the business, helping other service providers in various ways.
In his 35+ years as a technology entrepreneur, Doug Palin has watched landscapes and markets shift in an ever-changing industry. Always, he's sensed emerging trends and focused on results.
While residential service provided the foundation, Doug saw that ISPs lacked integration. A new model was needed, consolidating scattered platforms and services into a smoother, adaptable system, designed to fill a full menu of customer needs. The transformation and accompanying data center propelled Infinity into the worlds of co-location and managed services. Infinity now caters to a broad range of corporate clients, providing secure, reliable service and security, tailoring products to give customers the perfect fit.

What Doug Enjoys:

Doug actively stays involved in the local community, volunteering his time for various causes that he enjoys. He is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with his wife and family.

03/10/2025

Good afternoon and happy Sunday! We’d love to hear directly from residents of apartment complexes. Feeling frustrated with your internet service? If you're living in an apartment complex, you may be overpaying for unreliable speeds, stuck in contracts that don't deliver, or dealing with customer service that never seems to help. Internet service companies often lure customers in with "cheap" rates, only to hike up the price dramatically once the contract expires, locking you into much higher monthly payments. We want to hear about your experience! Take our quick survey to share how your current provider is measuring up—and let us know if you're fed up with the same old problems. Your feedback could help push for better options for apartment residents. Click here to take the survey now!

https://form.typeform.com/to/WmAEcvFu

01/28/2025

Happy Monday, all!

We are back with another edition of Meet the Member Monday. We would like to introduce our Director of Engineering, Ben Wiesner.

Bens’s Background:
Ben is a highly accomplished Network Engineer and Information Security Specialist with over 15+ years of experience in managing networks and security stacks for small, mid-sized and enterprise organizations. With a track record of success, he has consistently planned, implemented, and improved network infrastructures and controls to meet evolving operational and security demands. 

Overall, Ben’s professionalism, technical proficiency, and dedication to innovation make him a valuable asset to Spear Broadbands growth and future.

What Ben Enjoys:
Outside of work, Ben enjoys being outside enjoying Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Backpacking, Sailing, Fishing, Hiking, camping and riding his Harley. 

Fun Fact:
Ben is a very active member of the oldest water ski club in the world located in the heart of the California San Joaquin County Delta.

01/28/2025

Happy Monday, all!

We’re back with another edition of Meet the Member Monday. We would like to introduce our Director of Engineering, Ben Wiesner.

Bens’s Background:�Ben is a highly accomplished Network Engineer and Information Security Specialist with over 15+ years of experience in managing networks and security stacks for small, mid-sized and enterprise organizations. With a track record of success, he has consistently planned, implemented, and improved network infrastructures and controls to meet evolving operational and security demands. ��Overall, Ben's professionalism, technical proficiency, and dedication to innovation make him a valuable asset to Spear Broadbands growth and future.��What Ben Enjoys:�Outside of work, Ben enjoys being outside enjoying Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Backpacking, Sailing, Fishing, Hiking, camping and riding his Harley. ��Fun Fact:�Ben is a very active member of the oldest water ski club in the world located in the heart of the California San Joaquin County Delta.

01/14/2025

Happy Monday, everyone!
We’re back with another edition of Meet the Member Monday here at Spear Broadband. Today, we’re excited to introduce our Chief Development Officer, Cameron Fabian.

Cameron’s Background:
With extensive experience leveraging culture and voice to shape communities through social media and advertising platforms, Cameron is poised to help Spear Broadband cultivate a powerful, consumer-driven brand. His strategic vision will guide the company through challenges, positioning Spear for sustainable growth and success.
Cameron brings a diverse background to the table—from founding and leading a nationwide clothing brand to serving in the Oregon Air National Guard, and supporting project managers in the waterworks industry. This rich experience makes him uniquely equipped to tackle any challenge head-on as we continue to expand.

What Cameron Enjoys:
Outside of work, Cameron is an avid Nissan enthusiast. He spends much of his free time working on cars, with a particular focus on restoring his beloved 1972 Datsun 240Z. He’s also an avid collector of other Z cars, constantly adding to his passion project.

Fun Fact:
Cameron has a deep fascination with aviation. If there’s a plane in the sky, you can bet he’s already tracking it on flight radar to see where it’s headed and what it is. This passion was passed down from his father, who shares the same love for all things aviation.

We’re thrilled to have Cameron as part of the team and look forward to all the incredible things we’ll accomplish together! Stay tuned for next weeks member!

01/07/2025

Good evening and happy Monday,

We are excited to introduce Meet the Member Mondays, a new initiative where, for the next four weeks, we’ll spotlight one of our founding members each week. To kick things off, we are pleased to feature our CEO, Zak Lehman.

Zaks Background:

Executive experience supporting
some of the nation’s largest
Internet Service Providers. Using
resources to identify opportunities
to win grant dollars to deploy
efficient communication networks.
He has first handedly seen the need
for expansion of fiber options within the communities across the US. Zak had noticed that the current infrastructure is outdated, expensive, or non-existent

What Zak Enjoys Doing:

In his rare moments of downtime, Zak is passionate about studying classic literature, with Ernest Hemingway being one of his favorite authors. He also dedicates time to physical fitness, enjoying activities such as skiing, working out at the gym, and spending time outdoors.

Fun Fact About Zak:

Zak’s first skydiving experience was a solo jump, during which he had the unique opportunity to pull his own parachute!
Stay tuned for more features in the coming weeks.
Best regards, Spear Broadband team.

01/07/2025

Good evening and happy Monday,

We are excited to introduce Meet the Member Mondays, a new initiative where, for the next four weeks, we’ll spotlight one of our founding members each week. To kick things off, we are pleased to feature our CEO, Zak Lehman.

Zaks Background:

Executive experience supportingsome of the
nation’s largest Internet Service
Providers. Using resources to identify opportunities
to win grant dollars to deploy efficient
communication networks. He has first handedly seen the need for expansion of fiber options within
the communities across the US.
Zak had noticed that the current infrastructure is outdated, expensive, or non-existent

What Zak Enjoys Doing:

In his rare moments of downtime, Zak is passionate about studying classic literature, with Ernest Hemingway being one of his favorite authors. He also dedicates time to physical fitness, enjoying activities such as skiing, working out at the gym, and spending time outdoors.

Fun Fact About Zak:

Zak's first skydiving experience was a solo jump, during which he had the unique opportunity to pull his own parachute!
Stay tuned for more features in the coming weeks.
Best regards, Spear Broadband team.

12/03/2024

Happy Tuesday, Ariel and Cougar Community!

We’re thrilled to announce that our fiber optic internet services are now officially live! If you haven’t yet made the switch, don’t worry — it’s not too late!

Take advantage of affordable, high-speed internet that’s perfect for your home.
We’re here to help you save both time and money with fast, reliable service.

Visit www.spearbroadband.com today to learn more and get connected!
We can’t wait to hear from you and are always here to service you!

05/24/2024

Last weekend was a WIN! The hosted an incredible event. Thanks for partnering with us to help reach the community!

02/24/2024

Welcome to Spear Broadband! Our mission is to build deserving communication infrastructure in rural communities, so more American have access to quality, and affordable internet services.