HomeNet's 672 modems connect at speeds up to 33.6 Kbps and serve 20,000 users per quarter. They are in heavy use during the school year and intended primarily for quick e-mail checks and online browsing. The HomeNet Frequently Asked Questions list provides information on the HomeNet modem pool. ResNet is a direct high-speed Internet connection for each student in every residence hall. The Department of Housing, Food Services and Events Centers supports ResNet.
Customers also retain osu.edu e-mail service.
The following services are provided by commercial companies referred to as Internet Service Providers or ISPs. Contact providers directly for more information. The large ISPs offer national and international local dial-in access numbers, which are convenient for travelers, at a fixed monthly rate for a specific number of connect hours. ISDN and DSL technologies provided by local phone companies generally offer faster connection speeds than modems but require additional interface cards and special phone lines. Cable modem service , such as Time Warner's Road Runner , is the fastest connection available to homes at speeds up to 150,000 characters per second.