The UFP/ITA Datanet was a 23rd century private news service for professional merchants, accessible to members of the UFP/Independent Traders Association.
History and specifics[]
In 2270, it released news update on the disappearance of the SS G-Williker.
Also that year, the Datanet released a report that the government on Aarris in the Triangle sector passed a bill to raise tariffs on Federation goods by 5% and non-Federation goods by 10%, and raising docking fees 23%. However, President Sandra Beckzr would not sign the bill, thereby blocking the measure and preventing rate increases.
The Datanet noted plummeting stock prices for Amce, Apex, Apogee, and Zenith Co. on the UFP Stock Exchange, alerting readers that trading for its stocks would likely cease for at least two sessions and the firm's assets would be frozen.
Advertising on the Datanet include promotions for Marsfoods Corporation, the Starfleet Marine Corps, and First Vulcan Interplanetary Securities and Loans, as well as classified ads like one from Fred's Unusual Stellar Spacecraft out of Lanroche VIII offering various starships for sale. (Stardate Magazine vol. 3, Issue 4: "Merchant Sightings")