One Maryland Inter-County Broadband Network

[1] The ICBN was funded through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.

[2] Howard County Maryland Chief Information Officer Ira Levy spearheaded the first and second application for federal funds.

[9] On 10 October 2013, Howard County executive Ken Ulman announced the completion of the $160 million fiber optic network to connect 1000 schools.

[10] In August 2014 Ken Ulman announced that the ICBN was the lowest bidder to provide service to the Howard County Public School System, with a cost reduction of $560,000 a year over a five-year contract.

[11] The Columbia Association HOA for the Howard Hughes development committed to the project for an undisclosed amount to its members.