A finite number of potential port connections for the IVN and the requirement for additional bandwidth constrains the number and configuration of simultaneous connections.
Institutions requiring multiple video connections pay for the additional bandwidth they require.
The general priority for use of the USM IVN system is in support of USM academic programs. Each USM institution oversees and manages the use of its IVN facility within the USM IVN usage guidelines described above 4. Each USM institution determines the availability and fees for using its on-site facilities. USM institutions are expected to provide facilities to other USM institutions at no more than actual on-site costs.