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GEANT

GÉANT is the main European multi-gigabit computer network for research and education purposes. GÉANT link speeds range from 155 Mbit/s on the slowest spur links to 10 Gbit/s in the core optical fiber network.The GÉANT project began in November, 2000, entered full production operation in December, 2001 (fully replacing TEN-155). GÉANT2 is the successor of the project, and it began in September, 2004.

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