DCN opens carrier neutral Meet Me rooms in data centers
BISMARCK, N.D., AUG. 19, 2019 – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) recently announced its Bismarck Coleman and Fargo Great Plains data centers feature carrier neutral Meet Me rooms. Carrier Meet Me rooms are dedicated spaces within data centers that allow DCN data center customers access to alternate carriers. “As North Dakota’s most experienced data center provider, […]
DCN and CenCom break ground on public safety communications center
Construction of the nearly 20,000 square-foot facility is expected to be completed fall 2020. BISMARCK, ND (July 22, 2019) – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) and the Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) broke ground Tuesday, July 16, on a new public safety communications center. The nearly 20,000 square-foot center is an addition to DCN’s north Bismarck […]
DCN addition will be future CenCom home
A joint groundbreaking will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at DCN’s Bismarck location. BISMARCK, ND (July 10, 2019) – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) will begin construction of a nearly 20,000 square-foot addition to the north end of its Bismarck location in July 2019. The hardened addition is the future home of […]
DCN hires Walz, Strong
BISMARCK, N.D., JUNE 14, 2019 – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) recently hired Craig Walz as commercial account executive and Greg Strong as application administrator at its Bismarck location, 4202 Coleman Street. Walz brings over 20 years of business-to-business sales experience to DCN, including 10 years as an ISP/telecommunications consultant. He also has an bachelor’s degree […]
Be in-the-know on INDATEL
DCN is a proud co-host of the 2019 INDATEL Summer Symposium which brings together employees from 30 statewide networks across the nation to learn about industry trends and discuss their plans for supporting future technologies. These statewide networks, including DCN, are INDATEL members. INDATEL is a nationwide network that partners with its members to deliver […]
Ten DCN employees receive MEF-CECP certifications
BISMARCK, N.D., APRIL 15, 2019 – Ten DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) employees recently received MEF-CECP Certifications following a week of intense training and successful exam completion. MEF-CECP stands for Metro Ethernet Forum-Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional. The three-year certification is recognized industry-wide as the highest standard for carrier ethernet professionals, demonstrating their extensive knowledge of the […]
DCN promotes Aslakson, Guthmiller
Aslakson and Guthmiller promoted to sales department management positions. BISMARCK, N.D., FEB. 26, 2019 – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) has promoted Mark Aslakson to wholesale sales manager and Jennifer Guthmiller to commercial sales manager. In his new role as wholesale sales manager, Aslakson will provide connectivity solutions for national businesses and wireless carriers expanding their […]
DCN hires first-ever intern Greg Strong
University of Mary senior Strong brings technology industry knowledge and experience. BISMARCK, N.D., FEB. 11, 2019 – DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) has hired University of Mary senior Greg Strong as its first-ever intern. Strong will graduate with degrees in Computer Information Systems and Information Technology Management in April. “DCN has built a strong reputation for […]
U.S. News & World Report: Internet Access Rankings
According to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report, North Dakota ranks second in internet access (broadband and ultra-fast internet access) compared to other states. DCN and our Owners have more than 40,000 miles of fiber across the state, connecting nearly every community and tallying over 280 Gig-enabled communities…and counting. Gig-enabled communities are areas […]
NDATC announces launch of new brand as BAND: Broadband Association of North Dakota
FARGO, N.D., DEC. 19, 2018 – The North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives (NDATC), an organization representing members of North Dakota’s independent telecommunication industry including DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) announced today the launch of a new brand and identity. The organization will now be known as BAND: Broadband Association of North Dakota. DCN is one […]