NoaNet (Northwest Open Access Network)

10/06/2026

What happens when the people building, operating and supporting broadband networks come together to share what they know?

At NoaNet TechFest 2026, Members, Affiliates, partners and industry experts gathered for two days of hands-on learning, practical discussion and collaboration around the technologies and challenges shaping the future of public broadband.

From GIS and network visibility to high-capacity networks, AI and automation, and workforce development, the conversations explored more than the technology itself. They explored how people and organizations can learn from one another and prepare for what comes next.

We took a closer look at four lessons from this year's TechFest, and what they tell us about the future of broadband.

Read the full story: https://www.noanet.net/insights/beyond-the-network-four-lessons-from-noanet-techfest-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

08/26/2026

At NoaNet, we've always believed broadband is about more than technology. It's about connecting students to learning. Families to opportunity. Businesses to growth. Communities to one another.

For more than 25 years, that mission has guided everything we've done. Community Broadband is simply the next chapter in helping Washington communities stay connected, today and for the future.

As service expands across Washington, we'll continue working alongside local partners to deliver reliable, community-focused fiber internet where it's needed most.

Learn more about Community Broadband and check service availability in your community: https://noanetfiber.net/

08/18/2026

Fast internet matters. But speed alone doesn't create a better broadband experience.

Reliable service. Transparent pricing. Local support. Long-term investment in the communities we serve. That's what sets Community Broadband apart.

For more than 25 years, NoaNet has helped design, build, and operate broadband infrastructure that supports schools, healthcare providers, public agencies, and communities across Washington.

Today, we're bringing that same experience directly to homes and businesses through Community Broadband, because we believe the provider behind your connection should be just as dependable as the connection itself.

Learn more about Community Broadband and the benefits of fiber internet backed by decades of statewide experience.

Learn More: https://www.noanet.net/community-support/community-broadband/

08/13/2026

Choosing an internet provider is about more than speed. It's about trust.

It's about knowing the organization behind your connection understands the communities it serves.

For more than 25 years, NoaNet has partnered with Washington's public utility districts, tribes, municipalities, healthcare providers, schools, and local leaders to strengthen broadband access across the state.

Those partnerships continue today through Community Broadband.

As a Washington nonprofit, our mission has always been to help communities thrive through better connectivity. Community Broadband simply extends that mission by bringing reliable fiber internet directly to the homes and businesses we serve.

Learn more about Community Broadband and what makes our approach different.

NoaNet provides wholesale broadband infrastructure and telecommunications solutions to transform Washington State communities through broadband access.

08/12/2026

Choosing an internet provider is about more than speed. It's about trust.

It's about knowing the organization behind your connection understands the communities it serves.

For more than 25 years, NoaNet has partnered with Washington's public utility districts, tribes, municipalities, healthcare providers, schools, and local leaders to strengthen broadband access across the state.

Those partnerships continue today through Community Broadband.

As a Washington nonprofit, our mission has always been to help communities thrive through better connectivity. Community Broadband simply extends that mission by bringing reliable fiber internet directly to the homes and businesses we serve.

Learn more about Community Broadband and what makes our approach different.

Explore Community Broadband: https://www.noanet.net/community-support/community-broadband/

08/04/2026

For more than 25 years, NoaNet has worked behind the scenes to help connect communities across Washington.

We've partnered with public utility districts, tribes, schools, healthcare organizations, local governments, and communities to expand broadband infrastructure where it's needed most.

Today, we're taking the next step in that mission.

Community Broadband isn't a new direction for NoaNet, it's a natural evolution of the work we've been doing for decades. As reliable internet becomes increasingly essential for education, healthcare, business, and everyday life, we're extending our commitment to connection directly to Washington homes and businesses.

If you've ever wondered why NoaNet is now providing residential fiber service, we've shared the story behind that decision in our latest Insights article: https://www.noanet.net/insights/why-were-bringing-community-broadband-to-washington-homes/

05/27/2026

As data center development accelerates, communities are asking an important question:

How can growth translate into long-term local benefit?

This piece outlines how communities can take a more active role, from negotiating infrastructure investments to ensuring workforce development and local economic impact are part of the equation.

At NoaNet, this is what we see across Washington, the most successful projects are the ones where connectivity, infrastructure, and community priorities are aligned from the start.

Data centers don’t exist in isolation. They are part of a broader regional ecosystem, and when that ecosystem is intentionally designed, the benefits extend far beyond a single facility.

AI data centers are expanding rapidly. Learn how communities can negotiate public benefit agreements that deliver jobs, infrastructure, and digital opportunity.

05/22/2026

AI is changing how data centers are built, especially when it comes to cooling.

This expansion of Sabey’s partnership with JetCool highlights where the industry is heading:
• Direct-to-chip liquid cooling
• Higher rack densities
• Measurable improvements in power efficiency

These aren’t incremental upgrades, they’re foundational shifts to support next-gen workloads.

At NoaNet, this is what we see as densities increase, the need for scalable, low-latency connectivity between facilities becomes just as critical as what’s happening inside the data center.

AI infrastructure doesn’t operate in isolation. It depends on the network.

Sabey Data Centers expanded its partnership with JetCool to simplify and scale direct-to-chip liquid cooling deployments across Sabey’s national data center portfolio. The move builds on a 2023 collaboration that delivered measured server power savings of 13.5% versus air-cooled configurations, ta...

05/19/2026

One of Washington’s biggest advantages in the data center space is often underappreciated: energy profile.

Seattle City Light has been carbon neutral for years, with a generation mix led by hydroelectric power.

That matters more than ever as AI workloads drive significant increases in energy demand.

At NoaNet, this is what we see shaping site selection decisions today, it’s no longer just about access to power, but access to clean power.

As operators scale in the Seattle region, the combination of carbon-neutral energy and strong network connectivity creates a compelling foundation for next-generation infrastructure.

We continuously examine our power generation and transmission systems to prepare for the impacts of climate change.

05/14/2026

An important perspective on Washington’s data center growth.

In Central Washington, communities like Quincy are seeing real, measurable benefits from data center investment:
• Lower poverty rates
• Stable, well-paying jobs
• Increased funding for schools and healthcare

This is a side of the conversation that often gets overlooked.

At NoaNet, this is what we see across the region — infrastructure investment doesn’t just stay inside the data center. It creates broader economic opportunity when communities are connected to larger digital ecosystems.

Connectivity plays a key role in that. Reliable, high-capacity transport helps extend the value of these investments beyond a single site, linking rural and urban markets across Washington.

Quincy is a small farming town in Central Washington near the Columbia River, home to one of the world’s top french fry producers. It’s also the model for Microsoft’s nationwide data center strategy.