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Breaking Barriers, Building Communities:

A Nonprofit Dedicated to Enriching Access to Knowledge

Merit provides solutions for the specific needs of your organization, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. A 100% Michigan-based nonprofit organization since 1966, Merit is the trusted provider for education, government, health care, libraries and nonprofit organizations.

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4,000

Miles of Fiber Infrastructure

Connecting local community anchor institutions to the world.

170+

Communities Reached

Through robust fiber backbone and community engagement initiatives.

$50m

Towards Research + Development

Leading the way in a safer and more reliable connected experience.

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Merit Initiatives

RADb

The world’s largest public registry of network routing information that assists with the transfer of data over the internet.

Moonshot

The Michigan Moonshot is Merit’s commitment to ending the digital divide, aiming to leverage public and private partnerships to connect everyone in rural Michigan, regardless of geography.

Commitment

Merit's commitment to providing high-performance services to the educational communities in Michigan and beyond.

Project Compass

Bridge the digital divide through local capacity building, educational initiatives, public programs, and strategy development.

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Wireless Tech: Connecting Remote Residents

Digital information has reshaped how individuals participate in nearly every dimension of society. It is imperative that communities leverage broadband network access to eliminate the homework gap and improve education, socioeconomic equality, telemedicine, public safety and economic development to maintain and grow the quality of life for their residents.

Connecting Communities, Sharing Knowledge:

Bridging Gaps in Knowledge and Connectivity Across the Globe

Explore insightful articles, thought-provoking publications and informative guides and upcoming events to empower your community.