OIT will eliminate dialup service completely on June 30, 2007.

The campus modem pool was originally created to enable faculty, staff, and students to have remote access to the campus network at a time when commercial dialup options were limited or unavailable. Eventually this remote access service evolved to provide Internet access.

Today, with the multitude of affordable commercial options available, including cable modems and DSL services, users have a variety of ways to get affordable access to the campus network and Internet. As users have switched to other options over the years, modem pool usage has been steadily declining.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but plan to use the resources previously dedicated to this service in new ways to support the growth and success of the university community.

For information about other methods of connecting to the Internet, please visit www.helpdesk.umd.edu/documents/4/4786.