NYU's DIAL Modem Service to Retire in January

Due to the widespread availability of residential broadband data services (e.g., cable and DSL), the use of NYU's DIAL modem service to connect to the NYU network has decreased sharply over the past several years. Maintaining DIAL service is costly, particularly as its usage declines and the underlying technology ages. As a result, ITS will be retiring DIAL service on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

ITS has contacted all students, faculty and staff members who have used NYU's DIAL modem service to connect to the NYU network within the last six months, to let them know of this service change. Over the next several months, we will be sending these individuals additional information about DIAL's retirement and dial-up alternatives which they may choose to use.

If you currently use DIAL service, please be assured that, prior to this service's retirement, we will provide you with as much information as needed to make your transition as smooth as possible. Please check www.nyu.edu/its/nyunet/dial for updates, and feel welcome to contact ITS Client Services (1-212-998-3333 or AskITS@nyu.edu) should you need additional information or help.