# Aureon

> Aureon is an Iowa-based business technology and services company owned by 112 independent telecom companies. It combines business internet, voice, private networks, wholesale carrier transport, managed IT and security, consulting and talent services, and U.S.-based contact-center outsourcing.

- **Founded:** 1984
- **Headquarters:** West Des Moines, United States
- **Founders:** Independent Iowa telephone companies (Founding shareholder companies)
- **Products:** Business connectivity, Managed IT services, Wholesale carrier transport, Aureon Contact Center, Aureon Consulting
- **Notable:** Reports access to 60,000+ miles of owned and partner fiber., Owned by 112 independent telecom companies., Reported more than $60 million invested in network enhancements by December 2024.

## Products & services

- **Business connectivity** — Business internet, dedicated internet access, private data networks, voice, and unified communications.
- **Managed IT services** — ProCare, managed security, firewalls, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, backups, and Microsoft 365 management.
- **Wholesale carrier transport** — Wavelengths, Ethernet transport, dark fiber, wireless backhaul, and connected data-center access.
- **Aureon Contact Center** — U.S.-based customer care, IT help desk, technical support, and white-label Virtual ISP services. Caleris was acquired in 2014.
- **Aureon Consulting** — Technology talent, executive search, and project consulting; Midwest Project Partners acquired in 2016.
- **Ascend for Teams** — Cloud calling and contact-center capabilities powered by Intermedia Cloud Communications.
- **Security Awareness Training** — Phishing simulations, adaptive microlearning, human-risk dashboards, compliance support, and managed program support; launched February 18, 2026.

## Achievements

- Reports access to 60,000+ miles of owned and partner fiber.
- Owned by 112 independent telecom companies.
- Reported more than $60 million invested in network enhancements by December 2024.
- Community-voted Best Internet Provider and Best Technology Company in the 2024 Best of the West Awards.
- $12,000 in STEM scholarships awarded to nine Iowa students in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published a wavelength-services buyer guide reporting 800G capability on its long-haul network.
- **2026-05** — Awarded $12,000 in STEM scholarships to nine Iowa high school students.
- **2026-05** — ICN reported physical teardown of legacy voice equipment after its February transition to Aureon.
- **2025-09** — Launched Ascend for Teams with Intermedia.
- **2025-06** — Appointed COO Chris Burns, Chief Transformation Officer Holly Veeder, and CRO Aric Birchmier to integrate operations.
- **2025-01** — George O’Neal succeeded retiring Scott Behn as CEO on January 13.
- **2026-02** — Launched Security Awareness Training with phishing simulations, adaptive learning, and risk reporting.
- **2026-05** — Announced a multi-carrier Ellendale-to-Chicago transport route with t3 Broadband, Nokia, and Midco, targeting 100 Tb capacity by July. Announcement is not evidence of completed July capacity.

## Links

- Website: https://aureon.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aureon/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/aureon
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aureon/

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Last updated: 2026-10-06