Some programs might indeed require students to have laptops but they must relate to significant course content. The Committee unanimously supported proceeding with pilot implementation and the development of a wireless policy as well as an authentication and security scheme. There is never enough bandwidth. The costs are growing. Bandwidth is being abused leading to deterioration and possible legal exposure.
Students are familiar with the internet earlier.
More people are using it more frequently. There are more academic uses of the internet. Residence use is increasing. External Internet Service Providers do not allow users to set up servers, whereas students in residence are setting them up. Setting quotas on individuals is administratively unfeasible.