Customers are normally connected to the Uninett research network with a 1 Gb/s Ethernet interface at the minimum, however lower capacity interfaces may be provided on request. The network connection is transparent, allowing users to run end-to-end communication without obstacles or bottlenecks.

All institutions have to this day been granted access to as many official IPv4 addresses as they have had a documented need for. The research network is fully expanded with IPv6 and multicast, also available as standard options. Various network measurements are carried out, and traffic statistics are continuously collected. The results are made available.

Additional connections for load balancing and redundancy may be established. For applications that are particularly load-demanding and/or demand a specific absolute time delay, dedicated optical connections are offered nationally and internationally. A specific routing setup for selective traffic control may be set up for this purpose.

For state-run universities and colleges, this service is part of the basic services.

Uninett network connection may be employed by any state-run university or college. Additionally, other institutions within education, research, museums or libraries may also be eligible for connection to the research network.

The research network is developed and operated by Uninett AS. The dialogue with the knowledge sector and prioritizing service-related tasks is handled by the Priority Council for Network and Web-based Services.

The service is monitored 24/7 by the Uninett Operations Center.

Network service errors may be reported outside normal office hours by phone: +47 911 27 087.

Network statistics are available here or supplied by request at kontakt@uninett.no

Network connection through Uninett is employed by all state-run universities and colleges.

Research institutions and other non-commercial institutions in the research or education sector may also apply for connection to the research network.

Research projects in commercial enterprises that are associated with an existing Uninett customer may be granted access to the research network for a limited period of time.

All customers have access to the Uninett Operations Center. The operations center receives error reports and provides technical user support.

The rates for this service are specified in advance, as stated by the framework agreement.