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APPENDIX A: Summary of High Speed Networks (Educational) by State Prepared by Jonathan Leavitt, MA Dept. of Educational Technology, San Diego State University State HSN initiative and link to site Size or impact on state (as described on program sites) Gigabit per second of Internet service basis Indiana Iowa**** Started by the Illinois State Board of Education to serve K-12 schools in 1995. ICN was formed by PA 91-21 and signed into law on June 8, 1999. ICN built upon existing frameworks which included: Illinois Higher Education Video Network, the Illinois State Board of Education’s Internet initiative, the Illinois State Library’s work to connect libraries with learners, and efforts of the Department of Central Management Services to provide statewide telecommunications links. Indiana Telecommunications Network http://www.in.gov/itn/ I-Light2 http://www.in.gov/itn/members/images/I_Light_ 2.pdf ITN currently provides 700 Mb/s access to the commercial Internet. I-Light2 is currently under construction but will provide a fiber optics backbone across the state. Iowa Communications Network (ICN) http://www.icn.state.ia.us/index.html Fiber optics ring network currently delivering up to 400 Mb/s. Also includes a state-wide ATM network which enables full motion video. Started in 1989 when the state legislature passed a bill for the construction of a state telecommunications network. Continued to be Has the largest bandwidth available to any community college system in the United States Is the first state network to become fully multicast enabled allowing a single stream of video to be replicated at an institution providing access to broadcast quality video transmissions including channels and productions from CSPAN, PBS, NASA, Department of Defense, the Smithsonian Institution, and hundreds of others. Participants: Schools, museums, libraries, local government and communities (See FAQ list for more info – excellent materials on website) ITN makes a critical impact on the way educational, governmental, public, and social services are delivered and administered in the state. It currently connects nearly 2,000 local and state government offices, public libraries, K-12 schools, learning centers, County Extension Services, Indiana higher education institutions, and other public sector users. I-Light2 will build on the success of I-Light, Internet2, and ITN to expand and link the State’s networking efforts. It will expand the fiber optic network of I-Light and link to the 2000 ITN users around the state. Recognizing the value of a high speed network, the Indiana legislature approved I-Light2 funding with a $10 million appropriation in the 2003 Budget Bill. Participants: K-12 schools, higher education, public libraries, state government, and public broadcasting Statewide fiber optics network linking k-12 schools, universities, libraries, and hospitals. Currently offers up to 400mbps and full motion video and audio services. Participants: Hospitals, state and federal government, public defense armories, libraries, schools, and higher education (See website for more info – excellent material)
APPENDIX A: Summary of High Speed Networks (Educational) by State Prepared by Jonathan Leavitt, MA Dept. of Educational Technology, San Diego State University State HSN initiative and link to site Size or impact on state (as described on program sites) state-funded and construction was completed in phases. Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Kansas Research and Education Network (KanREN) http://www.kanren.net/ non-state-owned star network. Appears that network has been upgraded and delivers gigabit speeds. Backbone material is unknown. Kentucky Information Highway (KIH) http://ky.gov/got/kih/ Louisiana Network (LaNet) http://www.state.la.us/otm/lanet/index.htm state sponsored and managed, star network delivering backbone speeds of 45 – 155 Mb/s. (DS-3 and Oc-3 circuits) Maine School and Library Network (MSLN) http://www.msln.net/ KanREN is a non-profit consortium of colleges, universities, school districts and other organizations in Kansas, organized for the purpose of facilitating communication among them, and providing themselves with connectivity to the Internet via a statewide TCP/IP network. Participants: Hospitals, libraries, schools and higher education Started in 1995. Today, over 3,000 sites are inter-connected across the state - 1,200 schools, and all 176 school districts, libraries, local government and health departments. The statewide network, with an "access ramp" in every one of Kentucky's 120 counties. Participants: Government, Education and research users The Office of Telecommunications Management (OTM) was formed by Act 1098 during the 1997 Regular session to oversee telecommunications systems for Louisiana’s citizens. Participants: Any political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, including city and parish government. Private and public educational institutions within the State of Louisiana from kindergarten through university level Although many articles exist touting the size and impact of Maine’s fiber optics infrastructure currently in place, no single source can be found at this time that describes their High Speed initiative. It appears to be aimed at attracting businesses to the region. Massachusetts**** Massachusetts Information Turnpike Initiative (MITI) http://www.umassmiti.net/generic.cfm?code=djklwe8 MITI is a state-sponsored, UMass administered initiative to provide greater access to high-quality technical services through use of advanced network technologies. MITI's cornerstone is a high-speed (2.4 Gbps) IP/ATM/SONET-based network
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