The Fidonet and FTNs (Fidonet-Style-Networks)
All so far known networks. Please report any changes or active networks that are not listed here!
General Discussion about the Fidonet & FTNs
Everything of a general nature about these networks and not specifically about one network!
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The AgoraNet - Zone 46
The Official Network of ACiD Productions
ACiD encompasses much more than just ANSI, including the latest in art, music, code, and related technologies
and is an international group of artists devoted to computer graphics and advertising.
The zone coordinator is Nicholas Boel (AKA Accession) from the Pharcyde BBS in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Actually the AgoraNet covers 10 message and 6 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The AmigaNet - Zone 39
The AmigaNet is a global FTN (Fidonet Technology Network) system of interlinked nodes, BBS's, and
points around the world, supporting the AMIGA computer platform.
The zone coordinator is Wilfried van Welzen from Lisse, Netherlands.
Actually the AmigaNet covers 20 message and 4 file echoes (dated: 09.01.2024)
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The ArakNet - Zone 10
The ArakNet is an - invite only !! - Underground Scene Message Network.
They discuss topics like Cyber Security, Hacking, CyberPunk, Retro Computing, Cryptocurrency,
Demo Parties, Streaming Movies and Shows, BBS Development & Support, and general life
surrounding the use of Computers and the Internet.
The zone coordinator is Lawrence Manuel (AKA smooth) from the iNK tWO BBS in Covina, Califormia, U.S.A.
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The BBSNet - Zone 75
The BBSnet would like to connect all mailboxes with each other to receive their news, to make mail statistics and
online status accessible to everyone. Sysop's can also send targeted information from the BBS scene to each other exchange.
The Zone coordinator is Vitus Zeel (AKA Fu) from The Black Ice BBS in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Actually the BBSnet covers 22 message and 3 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
online status accessible to everyone. Sysop's can also send targeted information from the BBS scene to each other exchange.
The Zone coordinator is Vitus Zeel (AKA Fu) from The Black Ice BBS in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Actually the BBSnet covers 22 message and 3 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The C=Net - Zone 64
The C=Net or CommodoreNet is the network for all Commodore freaks worldwide, which aims to cover all topics related to the
C16, C64, C128 and the great Commodore Amiga (my personal add :-) )
The zone coordinator of the C=Net is Gary McCulloch (AKA SpitfireTN) from the Reign of Fire BBS in Chattanooga, Tennesse, U.S.A.
The C=Net, or CommodoreNet, covers actually 15 message and 1 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The DoRENET - Zone 44
The DoRENET is a fido style network for the beginning to advanced sysop.
The zone coordinator of the DoRENET is Dream Master from the Dreamland BBS in North Hollywoood, California, U.S.A.
The DoRENET covers actually 17 message and 8 file echoes dated: 12-09-2024
Notice: Hard to get in touch with Dream Master and the Info Pack is old!
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The FidoNet - Zone 1,2,3,4
FidoNet is a worldwide computer network that is used for communication between bulletin board systems (BBSes).
It uses a store-and-forward system to exchange private (email) and public (forum) messages between the BBSes in
the network, as well as other files and protocols in some cases. Tom Jennings started the Fidonet in june 1984. At the
end of this year nearly 100 Nodes were connected.
At its peak, FidoNet listed approximately 39,000 systems worldwide.
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The FishingNet - Zone 701
The FishingNet primarily discusses topics about christian themes from a non-denominational perspective.
The zone coordinator is Jonathan Justvig (AKA warmfuzzy/cr1mson) from The Fishingnet BBS in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A.
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The fsxNet - Zone 21
The fsxNet is a fun, simple and experimental network that uses Fido Technology Networking (FTN) to communicate
between connected Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) worldwide since 2015.
The zone coordinator of the fsxNet is Paul Hayton (AKA Avon) from the Acency BBS in Dunedin, New Zealand.
The fsxNet covers actually 20 message and 10 file echoes (dated: 09.01.2024)
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The FuNet - Zone 38
The FuNet sees itself as an alternative to the existing Fido network.
The zone Coordinator is Jason Bock (AKA Massacre) from the Silicon Underground BBS in Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Actually the FuNet covers 17 message echoes. (dated: 10-25-2024)
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The GameNet - Zone 32
The GameNet is, as the name suggests, a network all about the gaming world and is not limited to one specific platform
of the games. This net welcomes any QWK or Fido network compatible BBS's.
Marisa Giancarla is the zone coordinator of the GameNet from the GameNet BBS in South San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
The GameNet covers actually 30 message and 2 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The Health Network - Zone 999
The Health Network is a new FTN Echomail network founded in 10/2024 by Mike Dippel .
It generally aims to cover many topics about illnesses, addictions and rehabilitation options, as well as experiences with
health insurance. It support Sysops who want to provide health-related topics for their users.
The Zone coordinator of the Health Network is Mike Dippel from the Hobbyline BBS in Sun City Center, Florida, U.S.A.
The Health Network covers actually 13 message and 2 file echoes dated: 10-28-2024
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The HobbyNet - Zone 954
HobbyNet is a FTN Echomail network founded by Mike Dippel with support from Thomas Kloos in 2023.
It generally covers a lot of hobby topics and is intended to support sysops that want to offer hobby-related topics
to their users.
The Zone coordinator of the HobbyNet is Mike Dippel from the Hobbyline BBS in Sun City Center, Florida, U.S.A.
The Hobbynet covers actually 42 message and 4 file echoes dated: 09-01-2024
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The ILink Network - Zone 454
ILink began in February 1986 with a small group of sysops, an innovative programmer (Mark Herring, developer of the QWK format),
and a single conference. The original network was called PCB-Echo, later evolving into InterLink, and streamlined to ILink.
Zone Coordinator is Michael Luko from the Christian Fellowship BBS in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey, U.S.A.
The ILink Network covers actually 84 Message Echoes dated: 10-19-2024.
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The LinuxNet - Zone 110
The LinuxNet is a FTN Echomail network for all the Linux Fans all over the world.
All essential topics in the Linux world are discussed in this network. Of course, help is also available there if problems arise.
The zone coordinator of the LinuxNet is Chad Adams from the ByteExchange BBS in Lindale , Texas, U.S.A.
The LinuxNet covers actually 18 message and 14 file echoes (dated: 10-25-2024)
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The MetroNet - Zone 25
The MetroNet was established 1994 and started with 3-4 BBS's in the Pennsylvania Area. At his peak
63 BBS's were connected to the MetroNet. Actually nearly 30 Boards are connected to the MetroNet.
The zone coordinator is T.J. McMillen from The Titantic BBS in New Darry, Pennsylvania, U.S.A,
who is also the programmer of Renegade BBS!
Actually the MetroNet covers 8 message and 1 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The MicroNet - Zone 618
The Micronet Information Network, the network's full name, was founded on November 1, 2000 as an
alternative to the larger networks. In 2010 the network was expanded to become the InterBBS gaming
league, League 618. The MicroNet offers FTN, QWK, and NNTP networking feeds internationally.
The zone coordinator is Sean Dennis from the Outpost BBS in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Actually the MicroNet covers 16 message and 6 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The piNet - Zone 314
The PiNet is a small network that deals with the topic of Raspberry Pi in connection with a Commodore Amiga and also in general.
The zone coordinator is Gary McCulluch (AKA SpitfireTN), the Sysop of the Reign of Fire BBS in Chattanooga, Tennesse, U.S.A.
Actually the PiNet covers 5 message and 2 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The RetroNet - Zone 80
The RetroNet was established to discuss for the purpose of anything related to retro gaming or computing.
The zone coordinator is Gary McCulloch (AKA SpitfireTN) from the Reign of Fire BBS in Chattanooga, Tennesse, U.S.A.
Actually the RetroNet covers 23 message and 1 file echoes (dated 09-01-2024)
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The SFnet - Zone 42
The SFnet was born after the old "TREKnet" were closed or shutting down. A network for friends of Science Fiction
and Fantasy, including the anime', comic and gaming communities.
The zone coordinator is Dallas Vinson from the Legends of Yesteryear BBS in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A.
The SFnet covers 66 message echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
Notice: Actual deactivated Net! In the hope that this net will be alive again!
and Fantasy, including the anime', comic and gaming communities.
The zone coordinator is Dallas Vinson from the Legends of Yesteryear BBS in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A.
The SFnet covers 66 message echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
Notice: Actual deactivated Net! In the hope that this net will be alive again!
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The SpookNet - Zone 700
The Spooknet primarily discusses conspiracy theories with their members.
The zone coordinator is Jon Justvig (AKA warmfuzzy) from The Guild BBS in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A.
The Spooknet actually covers 34 message echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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Survival Net - Zone 9
Bringing back an old network in 2014 Survnet: The Official Network of survival & self-relaince.
The Zone Coordinator is Leslie Given (AKA flupH) from the Bluecreek, West Virginia, USA.
The Survival Net actual covers 8 Message and 15 File Echoes.
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The tqwNet - Zone 1337
The tqwNet is a network, with the aim to bring both new people to the BBS scene or veteran BBSers equally a fun and
developmental network. The idea is to learn about networking, developing applications with code in various forms,
and overall to have fun and make new friends. The tqwNet was established on 08/26/2018.
The zone coordinator is Christian Sacks (AKA MeaTLotioN) from the Quantum Wormhole BBS in Ramsgate, Kent, UK.
The tqwnet covers 17 message and 8 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The VKRadio - Zone 432
VKRadio is a hobbyist radio communication oriented network, including amateur (ham) radio, CB radio,
scanner listening, short wave listening, Software Defined Radio (SDR) and other aspects of radio communication
with a focus on friendly interaction and user input into the content and future direction of the net.
The Zone Coordinator is Tony Langdon from Freeway BBS in Bendigo, Australia.
The VKRadio Network covers 7 Message and 4 File Echoes.
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The WeedNet - Zone 420
The WeedNet is a small BBS network for Cannabis fans and generally for people interested in this topic . The content
topics are therefor “only” based on Canabis. The WeeNet is available for FTN or QWK Networks.
The zone coordinator is Anna Christina Nass from the Imzadi Box from Karlsruhe, Germany.
Actually the WeedNet covers 8 message and 2 file echoes (dated: 09-02-2024)
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The Whisper-Echo-Net - Zone 316
The Whisper-Echo-Net describes itself as a family-friendly network. According to the latest findings, the existing
news echoes cover the interests of everyday life. Of course with some echoes related to computers, or BBS'ing.
However, according to Robert Starr, the sysop of the Time Warp of the Future BBS, this FTN/QWK network is still active.
The zone cordinator is Jonathan (Jon) Justvig (AKA cr1mson or warmfuzzy) from the KANSIT WHQ BBS in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A.
Actually the Whisper-Echo-Net covers 34 message and 8 file echoes (dated: 11-21-2024)
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The WINSnet - Zone 9:467
The WINSnet is an FTN echomail network set up by Thomas Kloos, Frank Rauhuff, and Robert Wolfe to support Sysops who run
Mustang's Wildcat! for DOS, or Santronics Software's Wildcat! Interactive Net Server BBS software for MicroSoft's Windows.
The zone coordinator is Thomas Kloos from the Tristar BBS in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, U.S.A. and it is hosted from Terry Roati
from the File Bank BBS in Cairns, Australia).
Actually the WINSnet covers 13 message and 7 file echoes (dated: 09-01-2024)
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The WWIVnet - Zone 11
WWIVnet was a bulletin board system (BBS) network for WWIV-based BBSes. It was created by Wayne Bell on 1st of December 1987.
As the name suggests, WWIVnet mainly revolves around topics related to the BBS Program WWIV.
The zone coordinator is Mark Hofmann from the Weather Station BBS in Bell Air, Maryland, U.S.A.
Actually the WWIVnet covers 11 message echoes (dated: 10-07-2024)
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The Zer0Net - Zone 911
The Zer0net (AKA The Zer0 Network) is a small, and - invite only !!! - FTN-based message network that caters to
underground bulletin board systems.
The zone coordinator is jack phlash from the Distortion BBS in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Actually the zer0net covers 9 message and 3 file echoes (dated: 10-06-2024)
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