Linda in Telecommunications made the following announcement today:

The Telecommunications Office is offering rental of an AT&T broadband wireless card.  This device allows your computer to connect to the Internet at broadband speed without a cable or WiFi – it works anywhere that an AT&T cell phone works! The rental fee is $5.00 a day.  If you are traveling and would like to reserve the card or have questions about how it works please call Linda at 309-556-3430.

Wireless broadband is a cool technology but pretty expensive. It means fast connections anywhere without having to pay WiFi hotspot fees or getting onto disreputable free wireless at hotels and businesses. This is a great way to share the benefits and the cost of this device across campus!