You can download the form or fill out the form on-line. You can request help in filling out the form by calling 877.844.2724. The form may be mailed, faxed, or completed on-line for processing. This varies depending on the availability of telecommunications services in your area. Four to six weeks is common, however, the time is longer in some areas depending on available circuits, your institution's connection to the local telephone company, and whether any new construction is required.
Every institution is different and has different needs.
An on-site visit may be required and can be scheduled by contacting the ICN office at 877.844.2724. These IBHE funds also provide access circuits for public community colleges and universities, public libraries, and public museums through June 30, 2001. If the Illinois Century Network is paying for the connection, ICN staff will determine the bandwidth necessary to carry current traffic to the institution. Funds are allocated to connect public community colleges and universities at a minimum level of a DS3 and libraries and museums at a T1 level. Access to the Internet is included at this time for all government entities, public and private education institutions, public libraries and museums.