Service to Northern Lights Network is provided by a number of local telephone companies whose efforts are managed and integrated by Access Wisconsin. Both networks are J series DS3 fiber optic networks. During the summer of 2000, the non-continuous view sites upgraded their systems to continuous view and added new equipment to their studios. Clayton School District joined the network in fall 2000 bringing the total number of members to 27. Programming Classes and meetings can be held simultaneously and scheduling can be reprogrammed or on demand.
All sites can either originate or receive programs.
Northern Lights Network can connect to other fiber optic distance learning networks throughout the state of Wisconsin. Northern Lights Network can also use compressed video technology to interact with resources all over the world.