Does U-M Provide Mobile WiFi Hotspots, Home Internet Service, or Reimbursement?

Environment

University of Michigan-Dearboorn Faculty, Staff, and Students

Issue

• Does U-M provide mobile WiFi hotspots for those working at home or traveling
• Does U-M provide free or paid internet / WiFi services to the homes of employees and students?
• Does U-M reimburse for internet at home?

Resolution

WiFi Hotspots

• Generally U-M does not provide mobile WiFi hotspots through any university-wide program; Information and Technology Services (ITS) does not provide them
• Individual schools, and units may have other arrangements; students and employees may inquire with their department

Internet / WiFi Services

• U-M Dearborn ITS operates in-building networks (WiFi and wired Ethernet) for the U-M Dearborn campus.
  • See Wi-Fi Getting Connected for information on how to connect to the campus network.

Reimbursement

• The University does not reimburse for home internet connectivity, although some exceptions may apply; see Standard Practice Guide 514.04