What is WiscNet?

WiscNet is a nonprofit membership organization that provides research and education networking services to public and private higher education, K12 school districts, libraries, municipalities, and hospitals throughout Wisconsin. We connect people and strategles to solve common technology challenges and to develop innovative solutions in support of educational, research, and community service missions.

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Our Story

WiscNet is more than a network provider -- it’s a trusted community built on listening, learning, and thoughtful innovation. Watch the video above for a short explanation of how, why and for whom WiscNet exists.

About Us
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Support

Whether you need urgent assistance or longterm solutions, WiscNet staff members (real people!) work right alongside you. WiscNet offers local technical support, 24/7 monitoring, bandwidth testing and more.

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Services

In addition to network access, which is WiscNet’s primary service, membership provides access to many other research and education networking services.

What we do

Governance

WiscNet is committed to fostering education, research, and economic development in Wisconsin through a digital network interconnecting public and private entities.

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Teach & Learn with WiscNet: Expansion of WiscNet’s Firewall Service
Jun 17
Teach & Learn with WiscNet: Expansion of WiscNet’s Firewall Service

Join us online on Wednesday, June 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for a WiscNet Secure Platform update on the expansion of Palo Alto Networks Firewall to our Co-Managed Firewall Service.

Upcoming Events

WiscNet Events
Teach & Learn with WiscNet: Expansion of WiscNet’s Firewall Service
WiscNet MiniConnections 2026- Green Bay
WiscNet Board of Directors Meeting - August 2026
WiscNet Connections 2027

WiscNet Wire Updates

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We're down to the wire with WiscNet Connections!

Just days away from our annual members’ meeting (WiscNet Connections), this April newsletter edition includes details on the last few seats left for two member workshops, a website update, a teaser on a Mobile Beacon pilot program, and other updates.

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WiscNet Research Year 1, eduroam, “What’s a REN?” & more

We hope this quarterly newsletter keeps you updated with what’s going on at WiscNet, gives you greater insight into the value of your WiscNet membership, and helps you share WiscNet highlights and events with your colleagues and community.

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Our new logo, celebrating the first 100G members & more

After more than a decade with the same look, we decided it was time for a refresh. We teamed up with Madison-based Greenleaf Media to update our visual branding -- including a new logo -- that reflects who WiscNet is today while honoring where we’ve been.

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Do you know about WiscNet Connect+1?

Do you know about WiscNet Connect+1? You’re not alone if you don't! But WiscNet Connect +1 can be a game-changer, especially when it comes to staying online when it matters most.

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