Telecommunications Newsblog

New Entertainment Service Available

brenda — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:48:57 +0000

Telecommunications has contracted for an on-demand, streaming movie service for 2012-2013. This replaces the Husky Movie Vision (HMV) service previously available on the Michigan Tech Television service. Approximately two dozen movies are available for viewing by anyone, from anywhere, on the Michigan Tech network (including wireless).

For more information, please see: tc.mtu.edu/tv/HMV/

Wireless Network Change Coming Thursday, August 23, 2012

kcsmith — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:25:42 +0000

Information Technology has installed a network access control (NAC) system to manage access to the wireless networks on campus. It will be enabled on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6:00 am.

Mobile device (iphone, ipad, android, etc) users that are currently connecting to the MichiganTech wireless network should not notice any change.

Computer users connecting to the MichiganTech wireless network will need to open a web browser and follow the instructions to register their computers. A small software agent will download and run during this process.

The MTU wireless network will be disabled. Computers using the MTU network should switch to MichiganTech if at all possible.

Users who are unable to connect to MichiganTech should contact IT Help at 7-1111 or it-help@mtu.edu for assistance with registration.

Connecting to Resnet Gets an Upgrade

margaret — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:02:02 +0000

Resnet registration has been improved by the installation of a network access control system. Students can now register their computers before arriving on campus which simplifies and speeds up the process of connecting for the first time.

See www.resnet.mtu.edu for more information.

Television Service Is Going Digital

sgodmere — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:41:53 +0000

During May 2012, Telecommunications will be upgrading the campus television system to digital. Most channels will be offered in digital HD with Dolby Digital sound. There will still be a small selection of analog channels. The channel lineup will also be changing as we group similar programming together. Viewers will need a digital cable tuner in their television to tune the streams offered on the system. Those looking to buy a new set or cable box should look for “digital cable”, or “clear-QAM tuner” in the specifications.

Most analog channels will be removed from the system starting on May 1st. The work to install the new HD channels should be completed by June 1, 2012. Users of the system during this transition may need to scan nightly to pick up any changes made to the system that day.

An updated lineup will be posted to http://www.tc.mtu.edu/tv

Husky Movie Vision Changing to On-Demand Service

sgodmere — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:21:20 +0000

Telecommunications is pleased to announce that the Husky Movie Vision will be changing to an online / on-demand movie service starting Fall 2012. Changes in viewing habits and technology are driving this change.

Details on this exciting new service offering will be announced this summer at http://www.tc.mtu.edu/tv.

HBO going away May 1, 2012

sgodmere — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:02:27 +0000

Effective May 1st, 2012, Telecommunications will no longer be able to offer the HBO premium channel.

No Showtime Beginning Fall 2011

sgodmere — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:48:40 +0000

We have been informed by our content provider that effective September 1, 2011, the Showtime Premium Movie Channel will no longer be available at Michigan Tech. However, this will not affect our current HBO service offering.

For more information on the Michigan Tech Television Service and on ordering HBO, visit http://www.tc.mtu.edu/tv.

View Your Cell Phone Information Online

kmmaki — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:27:04 +0000

Individuals on Corporate Cellular Service Plans, either AT&T or Verizon, have the ability to view their cell phone information online. For additional details, visit the Viewing Usage Details for Cellular Service Plans section of Telcom’s Cellular Service page.

For more information, contact Karen Maki (Administrative/Housing) at 487-0073 or Diane Koskela (Academic) at 487-0076.

Notice to Corporate Cellular Service Plan Customers

kmmaki — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:17:58 +0000

Telcom is receiving billing data from AT&T for cellular phone customers more quickly than in the past. Prior to July 2011, departments were receiving bills based on information that was more than a month old.

As a result of the improved delivery of billing data, customers received two cellular bills in the month of July. One was for the billing cycle of 05/20/11 to 06/19/11 and the other was for the current cycle of 06/20/11 to 07/19/11.

For more information, contact Karen Maki (Administrative/Housing) at 487-0073 or Diane Koskela (Academic) at 487-0076.

Student IT Services Satisfaction Survey Results (Residence Halls – Spring 2011)

brenda — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:09:08 +0000

Housing and Telecommunications conducted a survey in Spring 2011 to determine the satisfaction of the residents with the information technology service offerings in the halls. We sent out 1770 requests to participate in the survey, and we received 406 responses or 23% of the residents.
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