Overview
The campus network at Texas A&M consists of a 10 Gigabit backbone and hundreds of Ethernet LANs. The network connects over 362 buildings, including residence halls, and has over 198,000 network ports. The backbone infrastructure is continuously being upgraded.
Getting Started
To request a connection to the campus network, fill out a Network Installation Request.
Contact Information
- request@tamu.edu
- Fax
- 979.847.1111
Network Installation Design Standards
Cost
Texas A&M University (Part 02) rates are displayed below. See General Computing Rates for TAMUS, Non-TAMUS, and Auxiliary Rates.
The cost of fiber infrastructure installation depends on many factors. A quote will be provided to the customer before work begins.
The campus network is partially funded through a monthly fee for each full-time employee.
| Service Description | Unit | Rate in $ | Item Code/Product/Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| APIT & Campus Network Fee per Phone Line | Month | 15.25 | NETWORK FEE |
| APIT & Campus Network Fee per FTE and Common Fee | Month | 32.75 | NETWORK FEE/MONTH |
| Internet Access Annual Fee per Construction Site | Annual | 5,229.00 | NW FEE PER SITE/YR |