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MCNC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit client-focused technology organization. Founded in 1980, MCNC owns and operates the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN), one of America’s longest-running regional research and education networks. With over 40 years of innovation, MCNC provides high-performance services for education, research, libraries, healthcare, public safety, and other community anchor institutions throughout North Carolina. NCREN is the fundamental broadband infrastructure for 850 of these institutions including all K-20 education in North Carolina. As one of the nation’s premier middle-mile fiber networks, MCNC leverages NCREN to customize Internet services and related applications for each client while supporting private service providers in bringing cost-efficient connectivity to rural and underserved communities in North Carolina.


Our Vision

North Carolina is the most securely connected state in the nation, where everyone has the resources they need to participate fully in the digital economy. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen North Carolina’s future by making secure, high-speed Internet and technology services more accessible to everyone in the state through partnerships,  collaboration, and innovative solutions. 


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We welcome inquiries from the media on topics covered in our news or other topics regarding MCNC. Email us with your questions and inquiries.


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News & Perspectives

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2021 MCNC Community Day: November 9 , 2021 at Durham Convention Center

MCNC Community Day returns for North Carolina this fall

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MCNC’s Pat Moody retires as Chief Financial Officer

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MCNC’s 12 Days of Broadband shows importance of Internet in 2020

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MCNC names Tracy Doaks president and CEO

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MCNC and Facebook to Bring High-Speed Internet to Western North Carolina

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MCNC’s Jean Davis to Step Down as President and CEO

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MCNC celebrates 35 years of ‘magic’ on the North Carolina Research and Education Network

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MCNC to Expand Broadband in Southeastern North Carolina

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MCNC Ushers in New Era of Leadership with Governor Appointees

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MCNC Expands Cybersecurity Tools, Services and Personnel

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MCNC offers job mentoring to Brogden Middle School students

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MCNC Expands Broadband Connections in Central North Carolina

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MCNC Names CISO, Expands Cybersecurity Team

MCNC welcomes Johnston County educator for Teachers@Work week

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MCNC Boosts Cybersecurity on NCREN

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MCNC to host Durham middle school for Students@Work

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First North Carolina Education Institutions Test Federated Identity Program

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Changes, Values, First Class! New fiscal year brings historic opportunities in NC

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MCNC’s Tracy Doaks joins TBJ’s Class of 2022 Women in Business Awards

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NC TECH names MCNC’s Chris Beal 2021 CISO of the Year

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MCNC is a great place to be — and everyone needs to know it!

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#CapontheMove sees MCNC hat around the world

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New leadership, fresh ideas steering MCNC forward

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MCNC supports Teacher@Work and Students@Work

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Durham students to learn about cybersecurity at Students@Work

MCNC
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3021 East Cornwallis Road
RTP, NC 27709-2889
919-248-1900 Phone | 919-248-1101 Fax
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