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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Merit’s Mission
Network. Security. Community.
Merit’s mission is to advance a future of digital opportunity with abundant network connectivity that enriches research, learning, and vitality for people across Michigan and around the world. We pursue this mission by operating an open, trusted, high-performing network and by sharing knowledge that builds capacity to connect.
Merit Solutions
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.
Tribal Broadband Bootcamp
merit in the field:
Last year, our Merit Network team participated in Michigan’s first Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. This three-day intensive learning experience brought together network operators, industry professionals, and broadband experts to share knowledge on building and running Tribal Internet networks. The event was so successful we decided to do it again!
From August 18-21, 2025, the Sault Tribe will be hosting our next tribal Broadband Bootcamp in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. ?Participants from across the Midwest will gain hands-on skills to help bridge the digital divide. We’re thrilled to contribute to this and other vital initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Together, we’re building stronger, more connected tribal communities.
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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, 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
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