Internet Connection Resources

Internet access is a necessity for the modern world. Familiarize yourself with these maps and methods to keep you connected through any eventuality.

Outdoor Wireless Locations on Campus

Want to enjoy internet access outside? There are several outdoor WiFi access points provided around campus for your convenience.

*Note: You may need to uncheck and re-check the "WiFi" checkbox in the menu for the map icons to appear.

EduRoam: An Academic WiFi Cooperative

EduRoam is a global WiFi network that allows students to access wireless internet from any participating academic institution using the logon credentials from their home institution. For example: if you attend UNG, but live closer to the University of West Georgia (an EduRoam participant), then you can drive to the UWG campus and log into their WiFi by using your UNG login credentials!

Find a participating EduRoam institution near you.

Public WiFi

Both state and local governments offer WiFi access to the public through many public libraries as well as a few other public locations.

Free WiFi at Local Libraries

Public WiFi Locations

Subscribed WiFi

If you already pay for service from one of these providers, you may have additional WiFi hotspots available to you. Whether you're at the coffee shop, away on vacation, or seeking alternatives due to a power outage, these hotspots usually offer wider coverage, higher speeds, and slightly improved privacy/security compared to public WiFi.

Northwest Georgia WiFi

The Elijay Telephone Company (ETC) has set up a dozen free WiFi access points for the counties of Fannin (Blue Ridge), Gilmer, Pickens and Polk. Check their listing for addresses and passwords.

WiFi Access Points in Northwest Georgia Provided by ETC

Low-Income Internet Discounts

Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications — Get $9.25 off your phone or internet bill each month. Lifeline is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, commonwealth, territory, and on Tribal lands. The Lifeline program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).

Other Programs to Make Internet More Affordable — Here is a list of both government subsidies and low-income internet programs offered directly from internet service providers that may help with your internet bill.

 

Contact UNG IT

For IT assistance, email helpdesk@ung.edu or call 706-864-1922