About NODE

Community digital infrastructure operator.

We build and operate the infrastructure between the regional network and the community, so the capacity that already surrounds Chicago's neighborhoods finally reaches them.

Who we are

One operator for the whole path.

NODE Networks is a community digital infrastructure operator. We connect the region's data centers, fiber networks and carrier networks to neighborhoods, institutions, businesses and homes, integrating fiber, wireless, interconnection, aggregation, building networks and edge infrastructure into one network we operate. On that foundation run residential and business connectivity, institutional networks, research connections, edge computing and the digital services communities will build next.

More than a single service

We bring every piece together and run it as one.

Fiber builders, wireless companies, Wi-Fi installers and Internet resellers each cover one part of the job. We integrate all of it, from construction to the services that run on top, and stay accountable for the result.

  • Construction

    Fiber and wireless built where it is needed.

  • Engineering

    Networks designed to carrier-grade standards.

  • Operations

    Monitored, secured and supported once lit.

  • Services

    Internet, transport, private and managed networks.

Both sides of the network

We speak carrier and we speak community.

We work with the carrier-grade engineering of regional networks and with the real needs of neighborhoods, institutions and residents. Being fluent in both is what lets us connect them.

Regional digital infrastructure

  • Data centers
  • Fiber networks
  • Carriers
  • Research networks
  • Cloud and compute
  • Technology platforms

Community digital infrastructure

  • Homes
  • Buildings
  • Schools
  • Businesses
  • Healthcare
  • Community organizations
  • Municipal facilities

Partnerships

Built with partners across the region.

We don’t depend on any single carrier, vendor or provider. We work across sectors to bring the right infrastructure, facilities, technology and community relationships to every project.

  • Telecommunications
  • Data centers
  • Fiber infrastructure
  • Technology
  • Research and education
  • Community organizations
  • Housing and property development
  • Government
  • Workforce development
Operational today

Designated by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

The Illinois Commerce Commission designated Node Networks LLC an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the limited purpose of offering Lifeline service, providing facilities-based broadband over a fiber and fixed-wireless network it owns.

Read ICC Docket 22-0085

Leadership

Dwayne Douglas, founder and CEO

Dwayne has spent more than 25 years in IT and telecommunications. He founded NODE Networks to build and operate the digital infrastructure that connects Chicago’s communities to the regional network.

Want to know more about NODE?

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