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Link Oregon is a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Oregon non-profit organization—a consortium of the State of Oregon, through its Enterprise Information Services, and Oregon’s four largest research universities: Oregon State University, OHSU, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon. Link Oregon provides high-speed, resilient, middle-mile, fiber broadband connectivity to our state’s public and non-profit sectors.

Link Oregon Founding Members

Link Oregon seeks to enhance research, education, healthcare, and access to public services and information across the state by supporting K-12 and higher education, university research, libraries, public healthcare organizations, Tribal facilities and other public and non-profit organizations statewide. Learn more.



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  • 2023 Annual Member Meeting

    June 28, 9:00 – 11:00am PDT via Zoom
    Register now to attend

    Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our 2023 Annual Member Meeting.

    The agenda will include strategic and technical updates from Link Oregon leadership, remarks by invited guest speakers on a range of timely broadband topics, and time for your questions. A detailed agenda is under development and will be available shortly.

    We look forward to connecting with you!

  • Summary of HB 3201: Regarding Broadband

    (2022-2023)
    House Bill 3201, sponsored by Representative MARSH, Senator WOODS, Representatives OWENS, NERON, Senator CAMPOS, and Representative NOSSE, requires Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to support broadband access, affordability, and adoption. It makes Broadband Fund permanent and expands permitted uses of the moneys in that fund. It requires Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) to include in its biennial report an evaluation of the continuing need for a temporary grant or loan program to support broadband service infrastructure planning and development projects and digital literacy, inclusion and adoption.

    For more information on HB 3201, see: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3201

  • Summary of HB 2049: Oregon Cybersecurity

    (2022-2023)
    SUMMARY:

    House Bill (HB) 2049 does the following:

    • Transfers Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council from office of Enterprise Information Services to Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
    • Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence within Portland State University to supplement activities of State Chief Information Officer regarding cybersecurity.
    • Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund.
    • Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund.
    • Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund.
    • Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Public Awareness Fund.

    For more information, see: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2049

  • Read the Fall 2022 Link Oregon Connector (Newsletter)

    Overview of news, accomplishments, activities, and pictures for and about the Link Oregon community! Read more…

  • Podcast: Steve Corbató interviewed by Connected Nation about Link Oregon’s mission & progress…

    (PODCAST)

    Steve Corbató discusses Link Oregon’s roots, purpose, and progress in bringing a robust middle-mile fiber broadband network to Oregon’s public and non-profit sectors with Connected Nation’s Jessica Denson. Listen now! (Sept. 23, 2021)

  • RESOURCES: Blogs, News Releases, Publications, and more…

    Our RESOURCES page features links to:

    • Blog posts
    • News Releases
    • Publications
    • Presentation Materials
    • The LINK OREGON Connector (Newsletter) Archive
    • and more!

    Check out RESOURCES >>

  • Join Link Oregon!

    Link Oregon is a member-based organization. We provide high-speed, cost-effective, fiber broadband services to Oregon-based public and non-profit organizations. Learn how Link Oregon can enhance broadband Internet connectivity for your organization.

    Check out our MEMBERSHIP Page. If you’d like more information, please fill out the Membership Inquiry Form or simply email us, and we will get in touch. JOIN US!

Events

Link Oregon Annual Member Meeting

Jun 28, 2023

9:00-11:00am PDT

Location: Virtual via Zoom.

Registration required. Click here to register.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our 2023 Annual Member Meeting. The agenda will include strategic and technical updates from Link Oregon leadership, remarks by guest speakers on a range of timely broadband topics, and time for your questions. A detailed program is under development and will be available shortly.

Link Oregon Board Meeting

Jun 28, 2023

1:30-3:00pm PDT

Location: Virtual via Zoom

To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations, contact info@linkoregon.org at least 3 business days prior to the meeting date.

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Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) is an initiative to greatly improve the security and resilience of the Internet’s global routing system. MANRS-compliant network operators such as Link Oregon demonstrate a commitment to improving security and developing a culture of collective responsibility by implementing well-established industry best practices and technological solutions that can address the most common threats. Learn more at https://www.manrs.org/netops/.