How the
Northwest Connects

Data Center Connectivity & Infrastructure

NoaNet provides high-capacity, carrier-grade connectivity to key data centers across Washington State and major interconnection points in the Pacific Northwest. Our network is engineered to support mission-critical applications, delivering the reliability, scalability, and performance required by enterprises, carriers, public sector organizations, and cloud providers.

Engineered for Resilience and Performance

NoaNet’s network is designed for resilience, leveraging geographically diverse and redundant routes to ensure high availability and continuity of service.

Our infrastructure is built to carrier-grade standards and supported by:

Redundant, geographically diverse routing
High-capacity fiber and transport infrastructure
Low-latency, high-performance connectivity
Scalable bandwidth solutions to meet growing demand

This approach ensures reliable connectivity for mission-critical workloads and evolving data center requirements.

Carrier-Grade Operations and Support

NoaNet operates a 24×7×365 Network Operations Center (NOC) providing continuous monitoring, incident response, and performance management.

Our operational model reflects the same standards used to support mission-critical services, including public safety and Next Generation 911 (NG911). This level of operational discipline ensures consistent performance, rapid response, and long-term reliability.

Flexible, Scalable Connectivity Solutions

NoaNet supports a range of data center connectivity needs, including:

Ethernet and wavelength services
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Data center interconnect (DCI)
Custom transport solutions

Our services are designed to scale with customer demand, supporting everything from regional deployments to high-capacity backbone connectivity.

Public-Benefit Infrastructure, Built for the Long Term

As a nonprofit, public-benefit organization, NoaNet is focused on long-term infrastructure stewardship rather than short-term returns. Our approach prioritizes durability, performance, and sustained community value.

We partner with utilities, local governments, Tribes, and private-sector organizations to deliver infrastructure that supports economic development, expands access, and strengthens connectivity across Washington State.

Why NoaNet

Statewide fiber network reaching every county in Washington
Carrier-grade, resilient infrastructure
Geographically diverse and redundant network design
24×7×365 monitoring and operational support
Proven performance supporting mission-critical services
Public-benefit model aligned with long-term community outcomes

Engineered for diversity and scale, NoaNet delivers high-capacity transport across the Pacific Northwest, connecting regional data centers with the performance, redundancy, and operational reliability today’s networks demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions about NoaNet’s data center transport services, including capacity, route options, and facility access.

If you need details specific to your project, our team is available to help.

What data center markets does NoaNet provide transport into?

NoaNet delivers high-capacity transport into key regional markets including Quincy, Seattle/Tukwila, Spokane, Hillsboro, and Portland. Our backbone connects Eastern and Western Washington with Oregon data center ecosystems, supporting both inter-metro and intra-metro connectivity. Access is provided via inter-building fiber and intra-building cross-connects within third-party facilities.

What transport capacities and architectures are supported?

NoaNet’s DWDM backbone supports 10G, 40G, 100G, and multi-100G wavelength services (route dependent), backed by carrier-grade SLAs supporting 100G and 400G transport and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA). MPLS aggregation in key markets enables flexible service delivery and regional scalability. Specific capacity availability may vary by corridor and facility.

How does NoaNet support route diversity and resiliency?

NoaNet’s network is designed with collapsed statewide routes engineered for physical diversity and redundancy. Customers can design transport strategies that span multiple markets, such as Quincy to Seattle to Hillsboro, reducing reliance on a single metro or path. Diversity options and construction requirements are evaluated during the planning process to align with bandwidth, performance, and timeline requirements.

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