Schools provide email accounts to their affiliates.
All residence rooms are wired for high-speed Ethernet access to PennNet and the Internet. A suite of networking software for Ethernet-capable computers is provided free of charge as part of the ResNet program. Discounted modem services from a commercial service provider are available to those who want a level of service beyond what the University can offer. Network ID and Password. A network ID and password are required for modem access to PennNet, to obtain an e-mail account in some schools and for access to certain services.