About New Mexico Technet

General

New Mexico Technet, Inc. is a non-profit corporation operating throughout the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to encourage the use of technology and technology based applications in support of business, government and education. Technet collaborates with businesses, government and education in utilizing technology to better serve the needs of New Mexico.

Origins

Originally founded in 1984, Technet was charged with linking the national laboratories, state government, the universities, and the private sector with a high capacity fiber optic network, and introducing applications that demonstrated the value of this technology. This created a communications and technology based environment to foster economic development, education, and research throughout the state.

The Internet

In 1985 Technet was selected by the National Science Foundation to be the Internet hub in New Mexico. Starting with a 56 Kbps connection, Technet has expanded capabilities reaching out to over 50 rural communities with local dial in access. Technet served as the primary connection point to the Internet for other Internet Service Providers, businesses, government, education and private users in New Mexico.

In 1994, Technet formed TFP, Inc., a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary. On January 1, 2000, TFP became Oso Grande Technologies, Inc. and business activities that are similar to those of other for-profit companies were handed to Oso Grande. In 2001, Technet in recognition of the commercial nature of the internet market today, shifted its focus to support of technology based application and technology education. Commercial activity is handled soley through Oso Grande Technologies and there remains a strong tie between the two companies though each is a separate organization unto itself. Technet continues to operate as a private, non-profit corporation serving the technology needs of New Mexico.

Technet Funding

All revenues collected from services, grants and appropriations are used to pay for the operating and capital expenses of expanding and maintaining the company's services and to subsidize educational and economic development initiatives in the state.

For more information about New Mexico Technet, please visit the Technet FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).