Partners
NIU is a leader in broadband technology in northern Illinois, partnering with:
- NIUNet - Northern Illinois University Research and Education Network
- NITT – Northern Illinois Technology Triangle for Economic Development
- IMBCA – Illinois Municipal Broadband Communications Association for Economic Development
- TriLightNet – A medical network for HIE development and healthcare
- NMBA – Northwest Municipal Broadband Authority – A municipal and education network
- DATA – DeKalb Advancement of Technology Authority – A BTOP funded grant for DeKalb County
- iFiber – Illinois Fiber Resources Group – A nine county BTOP-funded grant administered through Northern Illinois University