HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE
 Our Data Solutions include scalable Internet and Ethernet services that are E-rate eligible and a secure Cloud Connect service that creates a private network environment.
Top 5 Reasons to Select ICN:
- Internet Service Provider (ISP): We have Internet traffic agreements with major Internet providers, including the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
- Symmetrical Internet + Ethernet Connectivity: Connection speeds are the same when content is uploaded and downloaded.
- Internet Exchanges: We peer with public and private Internet Exchanges, reducing customers’ hop counts and latency.
- Content Peering Agreements: We have relationships with the top 150 cloud content and large network providers.
- Disaster Recovery Site: ICN’s redundant and robust network infrastructure is essential for disaster recovery efforts. Our Network Core rings provide diverse fiber paths, which enhance disaster recovery operations for all users.
For several years, we have provided these services to schools in all 99 counties of Iowa.
Each service is scalable, redundant, and dependable for schools of any size. Contact your ICN Account Consultant to discuss the most effective Data Solutions for your organization.
 Presidential Primary Sources Project
Discover the powers of the president!
Explore the Constitution and the National Archives!
Brush up on the influences that shaped our leaders and movements!
The first sessions have started! Join us for the 2024 Presidential Primary Sources Project (PPSP) sessions featuring interactive discussions with experts and using primary source documents to examine our nation’s presidential legacies.
You can register for any and all programs listed on the website.
All programs are live at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET.
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is Iowa’s only authorized Research & Education Network giving our education customers exclusive access to Internet2 services.
E-RATE UPDATES
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USAC has announced the E-rate filing window:
Funding Year 2024 FCC Form 471 application filing window will open: Wednesday, January 17
It will close: Wednesday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Last day to file Form 470: Wednesday, Feb 28 |
During this time frame, applications are accepted for E-rate funds that schools and libraries will use for services they need all year round. Check out our helpful article on what services qualify for E-Rate.
E-Rate Has Two Categories:
Category One includes high-speed broadband access. Schools and districts can subscribe to broadband services from internet service providers and purchase lit fiber services. The highest discount level for Category One services is 90 percent.
Category Two includes equipment such as wireless access points and controller systems, routers and switches, and caching technology.
 Data Privacy Week Sheds Light on Data Usage and Online Privacy
National Cybersecurity Alliance (CISA)
Online Articles
This year's theme is "Take Control of Your Data."
Your online activity creates a treasure trove of data. This data ranges from your interests and purchases to your online behaviors, and it is collected by websites, apps, devices, services, and companies all around the globe. This data can even include information about your physical self, like health data – think about how an app on your phone might count how many steps you take...
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