Timeline
MRIC history from inception (June 2001) to October 2003, including some events that led to the Cooperative formation. Sorted most recent to oldest.
New service number added. You can now call 720 210 1969 for service. Of course the email, support@mric.net is still available.
3 New POPs under construction! We are currently building 2 new POPs on Sugarloaf to serve the middle level of Sugarloaf and to finish the end to end linking of the network. We are also building a lower Thorodin to serve Subscribers there.
MRIC added to web site of leading Colorado WISPs.
MRIC stays on-line during blizzard of 2003! Even state Representative Tom Plant conducted legislative business by Internet as 5 to 6 feet of snow buried residents.
With the addition of the 8.3 mile link to Upper Sugarloaf, the backbone changeout is nearly complete.
Completed move off Yahoo! Groups – all MRIC lists hosted on MRIC servers.
Trial of public safety audio streaming begins.
Lancelink (local speed test) upgraded to write process ID.
Conversations with the Colorado Internet Cooperative begin regarding closer cooperation.
Construction begins on upper Sugarloaf site on a relay point to join lower Sugarloaf (Tall Timbers) to the rest of the MRIC backbone.
There are various outages due to the vicious winds on Thursday March 12, 2026. Winiger has a damaged mast which holds the radios.
The repair process is underway. Internet traffic is being re-routed from other sites that have been affected by the winds. ◆️ Posted: 2026-03-12 19:36:36