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What is the planned deployment for Internet2 in Northeastern PA?

April 26, 2017deployment Internet2 Northeastern PA planned

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What is the planned deployment for Internet2 in Northeastern PA?

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Pennsylvania has been awarded SEGP (Sponsored Educational Group Participant) status for Internet2. Therefore, any non-profit educational institution as well as K-12 educational organizations can become connected to Internet2. The model in Pennsylvania is to have a series of Internet2 aggregation points throughout the Commonwealth, to connect subscribers to the GigaPoPs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Northeastern Pennsylvania’s aggregation point, connected to the Mid-Atlantic GigaPop in Philadelphia for Internet2 (MAGPI), is The University of Scranton. Institutions in NEPA who want Internet2 connectivity can connect to The University of Scranton, through a dedicated fiber connection, and subscribe to Internet2 through MAGPI. For more information, contact Ms. Connie Wisdo, Director of Technology Development and Innovation, University of Scranton, at (570) 941-4123.