Residential Computing and Telephone Service
Residential Computing and Telephone Service
Quick Links: Ethernet Service, Wireless Service, Residential Computer Labs, Telephone Service
Ethernet Service
The Iowa State University data network provides high-speed, reliable connectivity throughout campus. Each student who lives on-campus can access the campus network and the Internet via the service that is provided to them as part of their room / apartment rate.
- All residence hall rooms are wired with at least one Ethernet data jack in each room.
- In Frederiksen Court apartments there is at least one Ethernet data jack in each bedroom and one Ethernet data jack in the living room
- DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service is available in SUV apartments.
- All residents are responsible for providing their own connection cables. Additionally, residents in double or triple rooms may need a splitter or hub. Because of the vast variation in rooms, we suggest you wait until you check in to purchase these items.
The Student Network Access Program (SNAP) is available to help residents connect their computers to the campus network. A SNAP team member can install Ethernet cards, configure the card for an on-campus Ethernet or DSL connection, and help load networking software. For more information about SNAP, or for instructions on how to configure your computer yourself, please visit the Information Technology Services web site.
Wireless Service
Wireless internet access is available in all residence hall rooms and common areas. For details about this service, please review our Wireless section. Wireless service is not intended to replace Ethernet service. Ethernet jacks will remain in place and activated.
Residential Computer Labs
More information coming soon!
Telephone Service
Depending upon where you live on-campus, basic telephone service may be provided as part of your room / apartment rate. University telephone service is provided by Information Technology Services. Available telephone services include:
- Unlimited local calling
- Automatic callback, call waiting, hold, last number dialed, transfer, three-way calling
- Access to the ISU long distance network (domestic and international) charged to your Ubill
Frederiksen Court - Basic telephone service is provided, at no charge, in all apartments. There is one phone line per bedroom and one line for the kitchen / living room area. Residents must supply their own phone and connection cords. Long distance service can be accessed with your personal Authorization Code.
Residence Halls - Telephone service is available for a monthly fee. Residents can contract for telephone service on AccessPlus. Click on telephone services and choose the appropriate option. Authorization codes are not required for long distance calls. Residents will have access to a public emergency phone on every house. Additionally, all CAs have a land line phone in their rooms.
SUV - Telephone service is available for a monthly fee. Residents can contract for telephone service on AccessPlus. Click on telephone services and choose the appropriate option. Authorization codes are not required for long distance calls.
Department of Residence, (515) 294-2900