Mission
Provide a statewide, innovative, secure, reliable network, and technology solutions for education, healthcare, public safety, and government.
About
The Iowa Communications Network is an independent state agency that administers Iowa's statewide fiber optic telecommunications network.
- Business offices are located on the State Capitol Complex in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The hub and Network Operations Center are located at the Iowa National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Johnston, Iowa.
- The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC) is the ICN's governing body. The ITTC provides centralized, coordinated use and control of the Network.
- ICN’s executive director is appointed by the Governor.
- Fees for services make up the majority of the revenue received by the ICN. The ICN has not received a General Fund appropriation since FY 2004 for operating the Network.
- The state-of-the-art fiber optic network provides telecommunications services to its authorized users including:
- high-speed broadband Internet
- data
- voice (phone)
- security
- consulting
Authorized Users
ICN's authorized users, under Code of Iowa, include:
- K-12 schools
- Higher education
- Hospitals and Clinics
- State and Federal Government
- National Guard Armories
- Libraries
| Sector / Users | Locations Served |
|---|---|
| Education Public & Private K-12. Area Education Agencies. Community Colleges. Regents. Private Colleges. Libraries. | 425+ |
| Healthcare Hospitals & Clinics. ICN manages Iowa Hospital Association’s healthcare broadband network IRHTP (The Iowa Rural Health Telecommunications Program) | 250+ |
| Government County Courthouses, Department of Human Services Offices, Iowa Workforce Development Satellite Offices, Department of Transportation Garages, Driver’s License Stations, & Construction Offices. | 550+ |
| Public Safety Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), Department of Public Safety, Iowa National Guard, Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) for NG911 for Iowa HSEMD. | 540+ |