Merit Network

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Merit Network, Inc., is a nonprofit member-governed organization providing high-performance computer networking and related services to educational, government, health care, and nonprofit organizations, primarily in Michigan.[1] Created in 1966, Merit operates the longest running regional computer network in the United States.

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Merit Network
Founded1966; 57 years ago (1966)
FounderMichigan State University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
TypeNon-profit member governed
FocusInternet networking
Location
Area served
Primarily Michigan
Websitewww.merit.edu
Formerly called
Michigan Educational Research Information Triad
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