Mission
Provide a statewide, innovative, secure, reliable network, and technology solutions for education, healthcare, public safety, and government.
About
The ICN, a state agency, is a state-of-the-art fiber optic network providing telecommunications services to its authorized users including high-speed broadband Internet, data, voice (phone), security, and consulting services.
- The Iowa Communications Network is an independent state agency that administers Iowa's statewide fiber optic telecommunications network.
- Business office is 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 governing body of the ICN. The Commission provides for the centralized, coordinated use and control of the Network.
- ICN’s executive director is appointed by the ITTC.
- Administrative and operational functions of the ICN are performed by the Administration Division (Finance and Business Services) and the Network Operations & Engineering Division.
- 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.
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, and libraries.
The two pieces of legislation that specify the authorized users served by the Iowa Communications Network can be found in the administrative rules for the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission and the Chapter 8D of the Iowa Code.
Sector / Users | Locations Served |
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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). | 250+ |
Government County Courthouses, DHS Offices, IWD Satellite Offices, DOT Garages, Driver’s License Stations, & Construction Offices. | 550+ |
Public Safety Iowa HSEMD, Dept. Public Safety. National Guard. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) for NG911 for Iowa HSEMD. | 540+ |