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Telenet

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Telenet
One of the first value-added, packet switching networks that enabled terminals and computers to exchange data. Established in 1975 by Dr. Lawrence Roberts, who helped to develop ARPANET, Telenet was acquired by GTE in 1979. After it was acquired by Sprint in 1986, it was renamed SprintNet. See also Telnet.
TelEnet - The old name for Sprintnet. TELENET used to provide a service called PC Pursuit.

Not to be confused with telnet the program and protocol.


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Its brands include UPC and Telenet in Europe, VTR in the Americas and J:COM in the Asia-Pacific region.
Its brands include UPC and Telenet in Europe, VTR in the Americas and J:COM in the Asia-Pacific region.
Its brands include UPC and Telenet in Europe, VTR in the Americas and J:COM in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
 
 
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