[1][2] RHnet is a limited company, founded with the sole aim of enhancing the level of communication within the Icelandic university and research community, and serve as its gateway to international networks.
Thus RHnet is only open to acknowledged Icelandic institutions of research and higher learning.
[1][2] No distinction is made between basic and applied science provided that the institute in question enjoys official recognition.
On 16 June 2000 NORDUnet decided to seek offers for a 45 Mbit/s link for Icelandic universities and research institutions.
[4] The Icelandic University Research Network (RHnet) was formally established on January 24, 2001.