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A Leader for Allegan County’s Broadband Journey
As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the…
Merit Network Inc. Receives USDA Grant to expand high-speed internet access for rural Michigan
Merit Network Inc. Receives USDA Grant to expand high-speed internet access for rural Michigan Ann…
Request for Quotation: SOC Palo Alto Firewall Hardware
Merit Network, Inc. is soliciting quotes from experienced vendors who can provide cybersecurity hardware.…
Paying It Forward in Washtenaw County
As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure…
The Multiplier: Connecting to Community to Connect to Networks
As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure…
A Welcome Letter From Our CEO
Greetings Merit Members! Thank you all for the warm welcome as Merit Network’s President and…
A Passion for Community Drives Broadband Forward in Holland, Michigan
As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure…
Building Broadband Momentum in Berrien County
Building Broadband Momentum in Berrien County Tuesday, June 6, 2023 As more communities devise their…
Residents and Businesses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties Asked to Participate in Survey on Broadband Internet Access and Speed
Residents and Businesses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties Asked to Participate in Survey on…
Roger Blake Selected as Merit Network President and CEO
Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2023 — Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been…
Quello Center, MERIT, and DERC Submit Joint Comments to NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking comments for the design and implementation…
The NTIA Opens A Request For Comment for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL) Digital Equity Act
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable, reliable,…
BOLDLY GO! With Merit Member Conference 2023
In the fall of 1966, two newly created programs took flight at the same time.…
Lighting the way forward: Merit Network and Michigan State University project could mark a turning point in digital equity for Michigan
By the end of this year, Michigan's digital divide may be on the verge of…
2024 ARIN Agreement Changes (Secure Legacy Network Resources Before 2024)
Last year, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) removed the annual legacy maintenance fee…
Digital Opportunities Compass: Metrics to Monitor, Evaluate, and Guide Broadband and Digital Equity Policy
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes the Digital Equity Act of 2021…
My Experiences Supporting Indigenous Internet Bootstrapping Efforts
by Bob Stovall Merit Network A great deal of Indian Country often lacks internet access,…
Digital Divide Estimates Rarely Account for Its Ripple Effect on Communities
By Francella Ochillo In regions where the digital divide is prevalent, the impact spreads far…
PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WINS 2022 GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE
October 27, 2022 - High school teams from across Michigan came together for the finals of…
Kent County Asks Residents and Businesses to Participate in Survey on Broadband Internet Access and Speed
Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County Kent County, MI. - Kent…
GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE 2022 Round 1
Round 1 of the Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge has closed. We have our top…
Lapeer County Asks Residents and Businesses to Participate in Survey on Broadband Internet Access and Speed
Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County Lapeer County, MI. - Lapeer…
Finally, Incorporating Local Insights Into State Planning Is a Requirement for Federal Dollars
By Francella Ochillo TL;DR: Unlike previous federal grant programs that expanded access to high-speed Internet,…
Eastern Upper Peninsula Asks Residents and Businesses to Participate in Survey on Broadband Internet Access and Speed
Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County Eastern Upper Peninsula, MI. -…
Exclusive Cybersecurity Funding From the IIJA: Dramatic Changes and Support for America’s Cyber Defenses
Cybersecurity investments have been a critical need for governments and other organizations across the country.…
Letter from the President: Michigan Moonshot’s Upper Peninsula Origins
Merit’s Michigan Moonshot broadband initiative is certainly not a typical activity for a Research &…
$10.5MM FEDERAL GRANT AWARDED TO MSU AND MERIT NETWORK TO DELIVER STATEWIDE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
Project to create Michigan Open Optical Network - Leveraging Innovation to Get High-Speed Technology (MOON-Light)…
Study Haul: Merit and MISEN Upgrade State’s K-12 Fiber Infrastructure
The major upgrade to the Michigan Statewide Educational Network (MISEN) is set to be completed…
MMC 2022 Panel: Public Entities Can Help Each Other Stay Cyber-Safe through Partnerships
One thing that public entities have going for them when it comes to cybersecurity is…
Eastern Upper Peninsula Rural Communities To Receive High Speed Broadband Internet
$3 Million CARES Grant Awarded to Merit Network Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Merit Network was…