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Southern Ute Broadband Network

Built by the Southern Ute Tribe. Chosen by you.

Reliable fiber and next generation wireless for homes and businesses across the Southern Ute Reservation. Check your address, then choose the provider that fits your home.

Check my address
See plans and pricesTakes about 10 seconds. No email required.

Local revenue. Local decisions. One network. Two providers.

  • School and work from home
  • Video visits with the doctor
  • Streaming that does not stall
  • No long drive to get online

How to get connected

Three steps.

  1. 1

    Check your address

    Enter your street address in the coverage portal. It takes about 10 seconds and no email is required.

  2. 2

    Choose FTI WIFI or XMission

    Both providers sell service on the same network. Compare what each one offers and order directly from them.

  3. 3

    Schedule your installation

    Your provider books a time that works for you and confirms what the crew will need on the day.

What happens in your yard

  • Utilities are located and marked before any digging starts.
  • Yard disturbance is kept to the smallest path that reaches the house.
  • A trained crew brings the line inside and sets up the equipment with you.
  • The work area is cleaned up and restored before the crew leaves.

Plans and prices

Two providers. One network.

Every home connects through the Southern Ute Broadband Network. You choose which provider turns the service on and bills you, and you can change that choice later without new construction at your address.

FTI WIFI logo

Local Service. Better Connections. More Than Just Internet.

Powered by Farmers Telephone Company, proudly serving Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners since 1920. FTI WIFI combines next generation fiber and wireless connectivity with the local service and support of a company that has been serving our communities for more than 100 years.

  • 100 Mbps$53/moSymmetrical fiber
  • 250 Mbps$82.99/moSymmetrical fiber
  • 1000 Mbps$105.99/moSymmetrical fiber
  • 2000 Mbps$125.99/moSymmetrical fiber
  • No contracts
  • No deposits
  • Fast, symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Local customer service
  • Local technicians who live and work in the communities we serve
  • Internet, mobile, landline, and hosted phone services available through one local provider
  • More than 100 years of experience serving Southwest Colorado
  • Locally invested in the communities we serve

Bundle internet with one mobility line: 250 Mbps at $97.99, 1 Gbps at $120.99, 2 Gbps at $140.99 per month.

Sign up with FTI WIFI
XMission brand panel with the XMission mark over strands of lit fiber

An independent provider offering fiber service on the Southern Ute Broadband Network.

  • 100 Mbps$50/moLimited time, includes a free managed router
  • 250 Mbps$74/moSymmetrical fiber
  • 1 Gbps$103/moSymmetrical fiber
  • 2 Gbps$125/moSymmetrical fiber
  • No data caps
  • No contracts
  • Free 24/7 technical support
  • $99 installation waived
  • Money back guarantee

XMission Wireless is coming to select areas of the Reservation, starting at up to 100 Mbps for $74 per month. Call 877-964-7746 or email sales@xmission.com to sign up.

See XMission plans

Pricing shown as published by each provider. Confirm current rates on the provider site before ordering.

Local service

Local crews. Local support. Local network.

The people building and maintaining this network live here. When something needs attention, the truck comes from town, not from another state.

Two FTI WIFI service trucks parked at a communications tower site under a blue sky
A technician in a safety harness working on antennas near the top of a communications tower
The FTI WIFI office sign on a brick building in downtown Ignacio, Colorado
An XMission Fiber service van parked on a tree lined residential street
An XMission team member greeting visitors at a community outreach booth in Colorado
XMission brand panel with the XMission mark over the La Plata mountains at night

Where we serve

Southern Ute Broadband Network provides fiber and next generation wireless internet across the Southern Ute Reservation and Southwest Colorado. Service and construction areas include Ignacio, Tiffany, Allison, Arboles, Oxford, the Bayfield area, the Durango area, and other parts of La Plata County. If you live or run a business in one of these communities, check your street address to see what is available today.

Service area

Current and planned coverage

  • Serviceable
  • Future build plan
Map of the Southern Ute Reservation showing current serviceable areas in green and areas in the future build plan in gold

This map shows general coverage and future build plans. Boundaries may change. Check your exact address for current availability.

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Who runs the network

Open access, explained.

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe built one fiber network to your door. You pick which company sends the bill.

Tap a provider to see what it means for your home

You pick your provider

Choice of provider

Both companies sell service on the same Tribe owned fiber. Pick one to see what it means.

One Tribe owned network

Your home

Same network. Same speeds. You choose who serves you.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Created the network to improve access, opportunity and connection across the Reservation.

Bonfire Infrastructure Group

Supports network construction, service connections and ongoing network operations.

FTI WIFI and XMission

Offer internet plans and activate service for homes and businesses.

Fiber

Fiber runs a glass line all the way to the building, so uploading is as fast as downloading and the connection does not slow down when the neighborhood is busy.

Wireless

Next generation wireless carries service to addresses fiber has not reached yet, using licensed spectrum on local towers that are fiber-connected back to the network. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is the only broadband provider in the area with licensed spectrum, which means a more reliable connection than satellite or unlicensed fixed wireless.

Where it goes next

Every address check is recorded as demand at that location. Those checks are how the next phases of construction get prioritized, so checking counts even when the answer today is no.

FAQ

Common questions

Answers about the network, your address check and Tribal member benefits.

Who do I pay for internet service?

You pay the provider you choose, FTI WIFI or XMission. The Southern Ute Broadband Network is the infrastructure underneath, and it does not bill you directly.

Can I change providers later?

Yes. Because both providers sell service over the same network, you can switch without new construction at your address.

What if fiber has not reached my street?

Check your address anyway. The check is recorded as demand at that location and helps decide where construction goes next. Next generation wireless may also be an option in the meantime.

Do I have to be a Tribal member to get service?

No. Service is available to homes and businesses in the service area. Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal members may qualify for additional benefits.

How long does installation take?

Your provider confirms the timeline when you order. Most home installations are completed in a single visit once the line reaches the property.

Who do I call if I have questions?

Call the Southern Ute Broadband Network support line at (888) 909-0665 or email support@bonfirefiber.com. For plan and billing questions, contact the provider you choose, FTI WIFI or XMission. For Southern Ute Tribal member benefits, visit the Tribal benefits page.

Is fiber internet available in Ignacio, Colorado?

Fiber and next generation wireless are being built across Ignacio and the surrounding Reservation communities. Enter your street address to see what is available at your exact location today.

Who provides internet on the Southern Ute Reservation?

The Southern Ute Broadband Network owns the network, and two providers sell service over it: FTI WIFI, based in Ignacio, and XMission. You choose the one you prefer.

How much does fiber internet cost in La Plata County?

Plans on this network start at 100 Mbps symmetrical fiber for $53 per month with FTI WIFI. Full pricing for both providers is listed in the plans section on this page.

Do you serve Bayfield, Durango, and the rest of Southwest Colorado?

Parts of the Bayfield area, the Durango area, and other parts of La Plata County are in the service area or in the future build plan. The coverage map shows current and planned areas, and the address check gives the exact answer for your street.

Check availability

See what is available at your address.

Find out whether the network has reached your street and which providers serve it.

Check my address

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Talk to someone local

Questions about coverage, construction, or getting started in Ignacio and Southwest Colorado.

(888) 909-0665

support@bonfirefiber.com