Electric Cooperatives

North Carolina Electric Cooperatives are strategic clients of MCNC that help expand broadband service in their community.

Working together; building a connected North Carolina.

We believe in the power of partnerships and organizations working together to create cost-effective broadband and technology services for our community. MCNC’s services enable electric cooperatives to support NC’s Community Anchor Institutions by providing protected connectivity solutions to their members in rural and underserved areas of the state.

Leverage MCNC’s Open Access Network

MCNC operates and manages a statewide backbone that serves Community Anchor Institutions across the state of North Carolina.

As part of MCNC’s open access network, MCNC can provide dark fiber as well as transport services to electric cooperatives to help support their service delivery and infrastructure initiatives.

View MCNC’s “Leveraging MCNC’s Open Access Network“ to learn more.

Why Electric Cooperatives Choose MCNC

Customizable Solutions

MCNC works collaboratively with electric cooperatives to create full sets of customizable solutions that meet their specific needs.

Reliable Broadband

Meets the needs of North Carolina electric cooperatives via high-bandwidth primary and backup connections.

Secure Network

Enhanced DDoS protection is provided at no additional cost.

Support

The proactive, North Carolina based Network Operations Center staff are available 24x7x365.

Satisfaction

MCNC’s overall satisfaction rate is over 99%.

Internet2

Electric Cooperatives connected to MCNC’s network gain access to Internet2, a national research and education network.

MCNC’s secure broadband infrastructure and its full portfolio of solutions are available to electric cooperatives. MCNC’s relationship with electric cooperatives is mutually beneficial, and not just for our respective organizations, but also for continued investments in communities and the economic vitality of North Carolina.

Our Solutions

Services and expertise to help organizations of all sizes.

MCNC’s protected connectivity services can provide high-end network solutions to electric cooperatives.

Our Internet, Fiber, and Ethernet & Wavelength Transport services are customizable to meet your organization’s needs.

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