Providing Internet, Data, Voice, and Video Services
Utilizing partnerships with community anchor institutions to bring enhanced broadband capabilities to Iowa's 99 counties
Iowa's state-wide fiber optic network provides Internet & Data for Education, Healthcare & Public Safety

Welcome to the ICN

Welcome to the ICN

The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is the country's premier distance learning and state government network, committed to providing Iowans with convenient, equal access to education, government and healthcare. The ICN makes it possible for Iowans, physically separated by location, to interact in an efficient, creative, and cost-effective manner. ICN provides high-speed Internet, data, video conferencing, and voice (phone) services to authorized users, under Code of Iowa, which includes: K-12 schools, higher education, hospitals, state and federal government, National Guard armories, and libraries.

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Keep up-to-date with ICN's Legislative Initiatives by visiting the Stakeholders Center.

Find quick references about current projects, resources, a breakdown of authorized users, and additional information regarding ICN’s governing Commission.

Status of House File 45

For information regarding the sale or lease RFP of the network pursuant to House File 45, view RFP 13-006 or the RIT Information page.

Federal Broadband Project Enhancements

  • Provides up to 10 Gbps (gigabits per second) to each county endpoint, universities, and one endpoint at the Capitol Complex and Iowa Public Television (aggregation sites)
  • Provides up to 1 Gbps Ethernet to selected authorized user locations (edge sites)ARRA logo
  • Connects over 100 law enforcement and public safety answering points.
  • The Meskwaki Nation and Decorah Metronet are sub-recipients to ICN’s federal project.

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