Free Internet Access
As a result of declining utilization, the wide availability of high-speed services, and high maintenance costs, the university will discontinue its free dial-up service on October 31, 2009.
The university will also discontinue the maintenance of web space for GSU students to host websites on. Students are encouraged to move all information stored on GSU servers to an external host prior to October 31. Students can obtain free webpage space at http://www.tripod.lycos.com/ or a google search of "free website hosting" will provide additional options.
The GSU Information Technology Services Helpdesk is available to assist current dial-up users in the transition to external Internet services. Please contact the GSU Helpdesk at 708.534.4357.
Free ISPs are still available, but most have severely restricted their subscribers' time online. A discount ISP can be a great alternative to free ISPs because they offer much better reliability, speed, support, quality, and features. For lists and comparison charts of the best ISPs (those that offer discount prices in addition to high-quality service), the following Web sites should be helpful:
