National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET)

The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) was a major initiative in the late 1980s that expanded and enhanced internet connectivity across research institutions and universities in the United States. It served as a backbone for the emerging Internet, enabling high-speed data transfer and collaboration among researchers. NSFNET played a crucial role in transitioning the Internet from a government and academic project to a public resource, facilitating the growth of the World Wide Web and commercial internet services. Essentially, it laid the groundwork for the internet we use today, fostering global communication and information sharing.