UO faculty and staff can rent mobile wireless hotspots (MiFi) for $5/day (two-day minimum) for access 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
- Date to pick up the device
- Date you will return the device
- Billing index
- Who will pick up the device
Availability and Access
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There are six MiFi units available for rent on a first come, first served basis.
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Rental period is two-day minimum to three month maximum (rental can be renewed at the end of three months if needed).
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Pickup/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.
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Only for use within the continental US.
- Verizon throttles the data speed once usage hits 25GB. Data usage is reset to zero on the 4th of each month.
- Please ensure all parts are returned in working order as 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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