As the Internet of knowledge, our mission is to make communication in the academic and scientific community, nationally and internationally, more efficient.
Therefore, we created the RCTS - Science, Technology and Society Network - which guarantees high-speed connectivity between all connected institutions.
We ensure that researchers, teachers and students have access to all the resources they need to make their projects run successfully.
Any entity that wants to use services such as eduroam or Colibri, among others, must be part of RCTS.
If your entity is part of the academic or scientific community and is not yet connected to RCTS, see here how to join.
RCTS IP
The Internet of Education and Science
RCTS PLUS
Provides high-performance switched connectivity features.
RCTS LAMBDA
The most advanced offering in terms of communication capacity and point-to-point connections.
RCTS FIBRA
Customised fibre optic network creation service.
eduroam
Connect to the Internet for Academic and Scientific Community everywhere.
RCTS VoIP
Cost reduction in voice communications.
GigaPIX
The Internet Exchange Point English
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We are abreast of technological developments and their potential usefulness to our community.
And we are also attentive to your ideas and suggestions, because our users' needs are our own.
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