Please note the changes to the number of units available and the maximum rental period in the Availability and Access section.
UO faculty and staff can rent mobile wireless hotspots (MiFi) for $9/day for Internet service within the continental United States. Each MiFi device provides connectivity for up to 15 devices. This service requires the user to supply a departmental index for payment.
How to Request a Device
To request support click Request Device (top right of the page) and please provide the following:
- Department name
- Pick up date
- Drop off date
- Billing index
- Who will pick up the device
Availability and Access
- Available to UO faculty and staff.
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There are four MiFi units available for rent on a first come, first served basis.
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Rental period is 2 days minimum to 14 days maximum.
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The rental charge will be for the calendar days of the rental period (excluding day of pick up and return).
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Only for use within the continental US.
- Verizon throttles the data speed when usage hits 25GB. Data usage is reset to zero on the 4th of each month.
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Pick up and drop off is at the Rainer building (1244 Walnut Street) 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm, Monday through Friday. This is a secure building. Please use the phone at the main entrance to get access.
- Please ensure all parts are returned and are in working order. You will be charged for missing and/or broken parts. The rental equipment includes the MiFi unit, USB cable, wall adapter and storage box.
Questions
If you have any additional questions, please visit the Contact Technology Help page.
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