Burgum: Dakota Carrier Network receives $19.7M grant to help fill broadband gaps in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck-based Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) LLC has been awarded a $19.7 million “Middle Mile” grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help extend broadband internet service to communities across North Dakota.

Gov. Doug Burgum wrote a letter last September to the NTIA in support of DCN’s grant application, noting the project will provide …