IRANET was founded in 1993 in order to develop the requirements of IPM's scientists in various research groups.

IPM / IRANET joined EARN (European Academic & Research Network) via Vienna University in 1993, which has changed it's name to TERENA (Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association) in 1995, in order to provide the requirements of Iranian academic sectors in using internet resources.

After years of activity, now IRANET is providing internet connectivity for academic & research and some governmental organizations in Iran.