Ca*net Optical Internet Backbone
Using new fibre optic-based technology and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, CA*net 3 will deliver unparalleled network capability to Canadian research institutions and universities faster than any existing commercial Internet. Although the initial use of the network will be in support of Canada's high technology and research communities, it will eventually have tremendous impact on all Canadians.

Customer Empowered Networking Revolution (Webcast)
Bill St. Arnoud, Ca*net3

Customer Empowered Networking Revolution (PPT)
Bill St. Arnoud, Ca*net3

Gigabit Internet to the Home and Schools
The GITH project proposes an early deployment of extreme high speed Internet access to schools and libraries (GITS) which will then underpin an architectural framework for high speed Internet access to the home. The proposed strategy calls for the deployment of a third residential network service operating in parallel with existing telephone and cable delivery mechanisms and thereby avoiding the regulatory and technical hurdles of integrating traditional telephone and cable services into one common delivery mechanism.

The Triumph of the Light
Gary Stix, Scientific American

Extensions to fiber optics will supply network capacity that borders on the infinite.