The paper details development, implementation, and user research/evaluation of TI-IN Network, Inc., the first private, interactive satellite based educational system in the United States developed for public schools and offering a total systems approach by providing both user technology and a wide range of course offerings. An overview of specific technology employed at the 150 receiving sites across 12 states and course offerings (400 hours of in-service teacher/staff training, 18 high school academic courses, student enrichment programming, and tutorials) are outlined. The cooperative partnership between rural public educational institutions and private enterprise is explicated. Research findings based on a year-long evaluation effort focus on variables relative to its use and adoption by students and administrators. Findings indicate primary reasons for adoption are to provide new alternatives and cost-effective ways to increase curricula, increase teacher inservice training, and comply with legislative mandates. Survey results suggest users and administrators perceive TI-IN as "useful,""convenient,""effective," and "good." Students report they like the opportunity for a new experience, the teachers, and courses not otherwise available and 75% indicate they would enjoy taking another TI-IN course even though they were required to work independently more often and to be more self-motivated and attentive during class. (NEC)