Nm.org Fiber optic applications for state use
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New Mexico Technet - Serving New Mexico Since 1984
Description
New Mexico Technet, Inc. is a non-profit corporation operating throughout the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to encourage the use of technology and technology based applications in support of business, government and education. Technet collaborates with businesses, government and education in utilizing technology to better serve the needs of New Mexico.
Originally founded in 1984, Technet was charged with linking the national laboratories, state government, the universities, and the private sector with a high capacity fiber optic network, and introducing applications that demonstrated the value of this technology. This created a communications and technology based environment to foster economic development, education, and research throughout the state.
In 1985 Technet was selected by the National Science Foundation to be the Internet hub in New Mexico. Starting with a 56 Kbps connection, Technet has expanded capabilities reaching out to over 50 rural communities with local dial in access. Technet served as the primary connection point to the Internet for other Internet Service Providers, businesses, government, education and private users in New Mexico.