What is Chesconet?

Chesconet is a diversified non-profit organization that provides wide-area network connectivity, including Internet access, to more than fifty regional schools, libraries, government entities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. Chesconet is governed by a Board of Directors and is operated under contract by the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Chesconet is funded by members through annual contributions.

To provide high-speed connectivity, this cost-effective model was built upon a consortium of new and existing networks. Through partnerships with the County of Chester, Yipes, Cogent, Cisco, and Sunesys, the benefits of wide-area networks have been delivered, supported, and paid for by participating members. Chesconet demonstrates the capability of today's technology to provide affordable and usable high-speed connectivity to it's members.