Internet Service Providers

Texas A&M University @ Galveston no longer offers dial up services. If you require internet access please use the following links to help you determine the type of service and features available in your area. If you need access to on-campus websites or services from a remote location you can request a VPN account that will be used in conjunction with the service provided by your internet company.

Dial-up:
Dial up offers low speed internet access, normally up to a maximum of 56Kbps. This is suitable for checking email but not very good for surfing the internet. Things to look for are unlimited usage, nationwide access numbers, provides some email addresses and email storage, provides space for personal website and either online or phone support.

Providers:
Netzero
WorldVerge
PeoplePC

DSL:
DSL utilizes your existing home telephone and with the use of special line filters is able to obtain speeds from 768Kps up to 3Mbps. The higher the speed, the more the monthly cost. You simply plug the filters into any telephone outlet that has a phone plugged in and plug the phones into the filters. Then the DSL modem is able to share the phone line providing internet service while you are still able to make and receive telephone calls.

Providers and Search Options:
Shop for DSL  Site searches for high speed internet services based on home address
Verizon
AT&T Yahoo


High Speed Internet:
High speed internet is normally provided by your cable company. It can provide speeds up to 8Mbps. If you already have digital cable TV with your cable provider then the per month cost is less than the rate if you just had high speed internet on its own.

Providers and Search Options:
Shop for High Speed  Site searches for high speed internet services based on home address
Comcast


Mobile Broadband Card:
Another option for reasonably high speed internet access (up to 1.4Mbps) is a mobile broadband card that fits into a laptop computer. It utilizes the current cell phone network to connect you to the internet. You can use this internet connection anywhere you receive cell phone signal. This is one of the slightly more expensive options but you have the freedom to access the internet while away from your home unlike Dial up, DSL and Cable Modem.

Providers:
AT&T
Sprint
 

VPN (Virtual Private Network):

You will need a VPN connection if you need access to mnet.tamug.edu or the library resources from off campus.

Staff and Faculty needing VPN access should request it by coming into CIS (CLB Room 115) or contacting Tony Quigg at x4961 (quiggt@tamug.edu.)

Revised 3/26/08