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Infrastructure
In 1999, North Dakota�s fiber network received a $50 million expansion from AT&T, running east to west along I-94.� In addition, North Dakota invested $90 million and completed a statewide network called STAGEnet in 2002.
The network provides high-speed, broadband connections to 192 North Dakota communities and 202 schools, as well as video connections to 140 classrooms with 80 more classrooms in mid-2003.� In the spring of 2003, 163 video courses were offered in 112 schools, reflecting a total enrollment of 2,252. Eighty percent of North Dakota�s population is within 30 minutes of a video site.
A University of North Dakota Social Science Research Institute survey completed in June of 2002 showed North Dakota to be one of the best-connected states in the nation. Eighty percent of businesses and 70 percent of citizens indicated they used the Internet.� North Dakota was also among the top five states for the most citizen-friendly web portals in the nation in a 2002 Pricewaterhouse Coopers study.
Redundancy is critical when it comes to your telecommunications infrastructure.� As you can see on the following map, North Dakota telecommunications providers have literally covered the state to protect businesses from gaps in service.
You will also notice two OC-48 sonet rings within the state.� These self-healing sonet rings mean 100 percent connectivity and 100 percent redundancy for your organization.� In addition, you will find ISDN, ATM, xDSL, T1, T3, frame relay, SONET, satellite and cable services available in North Dakota.
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For additional information about any of these infrastructure issues or to have one of our business development consultants answer specific questions regarding your project, contact us at 1-866-4dakota or 701-328-5300.
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