Up to Provide Modem Service By Dennis. EDU , Telecommunication Services UCB students, faculty, and staff now have an alternative to the CNS-maintained modem pools. Subscribers will be able to access the University's computer network and their University e-mail accounts through the service as well. 1 a.m. Usage between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. is unmetered.
Information technology is vital to the campus and is fast becoming an integral part of education.
This agreement helps the University maintain an active role in technology and provides students, faculty, and staff with the tools they need to get connected to the Internet. The agreement provides improved capabilities in an economical way. The service offers Windows, Macintosh, and Unix users up to 28.8 Kbps access speeds, a reliable network, a dedicated technical support line, electronic mail capabilities, as well as access to the World Wide Web and Internet news groups. MCI has been happy to work closely with the University of Colorado at Boulder to help provide the best Internet access at the lowest cost. Dial-up access will be ready in time for the spring 1997 semester.