Remote Access Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the changes to Fordham’s Remote Access Dial-up service?
On February 29, 2008 Fordham IT will eliminate free dial-up access to the University network. Fordham faculty, staff and students currently accessing the internet via remote access dial-up service will need to subscribe to a commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP). The number of people using local dial-up services has declined to approximately twenty five as users move to high-speed Internet access at home. By eliminating dial-up service the University will save a significant amount of money for a service is that is being used by a relatively small number of people, and will use the money saved to provide additional or enhanced technology services.
2. Who is affected by this change?
This change affects all faculty, staff and students who currently access the Internet using the University's remote access dial-up modem pool.
3. Why is this service being eliminated?
Fordham started offering remote access dial-up services over twenty years ago when there were few commercial services available. A lot has changed with the rise of the Internet and today users can acquire better quality services at favorable rates from the wide range of commercial Internet Service Providers (ISP).
4. How do I get connected when I can no longer use the remote access dial-up service?
For students living on campus, the University provides high-speed Internet access in the residence halls. Students, staff, and faculty members who live in private residences can obtain high-speed Internet access through any of a number of commercially available Internet service providers. For information about high-speed services available in the New York area your telephone directory’s yellow pages are a good resource. A helpful on-line resource is the Get ISP Information website: http://www.getisp.info/
5. Which Internet Service Provider (ISP) does the University recommend?
The University does not recommend a specific ISP. Your decision about which ISP to use should be made according to which service provides you with the service you need at a price that satisfies you.
