FAQ
- What is NLR?
- Why choose NLR and NLR-RONs as a partner?
- What will NLR do to help my group with its FCC proposal?
- What costs will NLR-RONs and NLR charge?
- Who can I contact in NLR to get more information?
NLR is a not-for-profit organization that was incorporated to advance and serve the research, clinical, and educational goals of its members and other institutions through its dedicated, nationwide, advanced network infrastructure that is connected to regional optical networks. NLR’s network is owned, managed and controlled by it members, who are members of the research and education community. More information may be found at www.nlr.net.
Why Choose NLR and NLR-RONs as a partner?
- NLR, in partnership with its member RONs, is a broadband network connecting multiple health care providers which can bring the benefits of innovative telehealth and, in particular, telemedicine services to those areas of the country where the need for those benefits is most acute.
- Linking health care facilities to the NLR member RON's network, and through the RON to NLR, will facilitate access to a number of government research institutions, as well as academic, public, and private health care institutions that are important sources of medical expertise and information.
- Health care providers will gain increased access to advanced telehealth services.
- NLR, in partnership with its member RONs, is dedicated to health care and has the potential to enhance the health care community’s ability to provide a rapid and coordinated response in the event of a national crisis.
What will NLR do to help my group with its FCC proposal?
NLR's Experiments Support Services (ESS) team, via the NLR member, can assist you with your proposal in every phase of the implementation process. Please visit the NLR Support Services page for a detailed explanation of services offered.
What costs will NLR-RONs and NLR charge?
NLR-RON Charges: Winning groups will be responsible for the costs associated with connecting into the RON and any affiliate/connection fee levied by the RON. Each RON sets its own fees. The RON and the winning group will be responsible for any special costs (collocation, cross connects, etc.) needed to link to the NLR backbone which should be minimal.
NLR Charges: NLR will not assess any fees for the basic connection, transport or support services it provides to its members or to their winning groups participating in the FCC-RHCP during the pilot program. For winning groups affiliated with non-NLR RONs and winning groups not affiliated with any RON, there may be a connection fee that covers the actual costs of NLR. If a RON and winning group wishes special resources from NLR they will be provided at NLR member costs.
Who can I contact at NLR to get more information?
For all questions regarding the program as well as engineering and technical issues, please contact:
Janet Brown, ESS Manager
Email:
brown@psc.edu