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High-Speed Connections: Dedicated Connections - Merit Network, Inc.






Network Access for the Education Community

After 40 years of networking innovation combined with continuous operational excellence, Merit is Michigan's most experienced and reliable network provider. Based on a 10 Gbps core fiber network and including connections to 4 Tier 1 service providers and over 20 non-transit peers, Merit is the most robust and comprehensive network serving Michigan.

More Than a Customer

Merit is a non-profit organization governed by Michigan's publicly supported universities. Merit also offers services to higher education, K12, library, government and non-profit organizations in Michigan. Known as Affiliates, these organizations fully participate in the Merit community and elect representatives to the Merit Advisory Council.

Unparalleled Reliability

Merit's 24x7, Michigan-based Network Operations Center (NOC) is operated by highly trained staff who continuously monitor the backbone, as well as Affiliate circuits and routers to ensure network availability for each Member or Affiliate.








Not sure which high-speed option is best for your organization? Contact a Merit Network Connectivity Specialist at or 734-527-5700.

If you're a current Merit Member, please contact your Member Services Support Team.











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