When North Dakota’s independent broadband providers came together in 1996 to form Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), the internet was still in its infancy. Few could have predicted just how essential fast, reliable connectivity would become in nearly every aspect of business, government, and daily life. Nearly 30 years later, DCN stands as a national leader in broadband innovation, operating the state’s most robust fiber optic network with more than 70,000 miles of fiber stretching across North Dakota and beyond.
A Statewide Backbone of Connectivity
From the beginning, DCN’s founders recognized the limitations of older technologies and invested in fiber optics. That foresight has paid off. Today, the company provides broadband, ethernet, and internet services to businesses, schools, hospitals, financial institutions, and state government. With industry-leading, tier III data centers in Fargo and Bismarck, DCN offers secure environments for colocation and cloud computing.
Over the past decade alone, DCN and its owner companies have invested more than $1.2 billion into North Dakota’s fiber infrastructure—an investment that ensures the state continues to lead the nation in connectivity and digital readiness.
A Comprehensive Suite of Services
DCN’s offerings go far beyond basic internet. Their portfolio includes:
- Carrier Ethernet & Dedicated Internet Access High-capacity, high-reliability connections.
- Cloud Services & Data Storage/Recovery Flexible solutions for modern businesses.
- Cybersecurity Solutions Protecting data and systems against evolving threats.
- Dark Fiber & Wavelength Services Scalable bandwidth for enterprises and carriers.
