Connecting to Wifi
Get Help with Home Internet Access
If you are off campus, here are some resources to help you stay connected.
Troubleshooting Home Internet Access
Try these tips.
Contact your internet service provider. Make sure that you are receiving the best possible speeds, and that there are no issues with your router.
Try connecting directly to the router with an Ethernet cable.
Negotiate with other users in the household to share limited access.
Try these Common Fixes for Home Networking Issues.
Finding a Home Internet Provider in Maine
The ConnectMaine Authority has a new tool to help Maine residents discover their local internet service options. This map is the best information on broadband availability in Maine. However, ConnectMaine knows the information does not represent the actual services that are available for customers, especially at the address or street level. ConnectMaine continues to work with providers to improve the accuracy of this data. The map does provide a starting point for communities and consumers to identify what might be available broadband service to their area.
Network Connections on Campuses Across Maine
UMPI campus, including the Houlton Higher Education Center, the CIL and dormitories are equipped with state-of-the-art networking services. Laptop wireless access (via the "Tempest" or "EDUROAM" network connections) is available to all who have an active Maine Street account within the University of Maine System. Authorization to connect wirelessly can be done via a self-registration process. Open a web browser on your device while at a campus location location and the self-registration page should open. Enter your Maine Street user ID and password. Read more about campus wifi at http://wifi.maine.edu/
Help with Low-Cost Internet and Hotspots
Spectrum Internet Assist Program $14.99 a month, 30 mbps – As an example, you may qualify if someone in the household is getting free or reduced school lunches.
Xfinity Low-Cost Internet Program 200 mbps for $25 a month.
The National Digital Equity Center has published a variety of spaces and areas, where you can access free WIFI in Maine. Search your local area for free digital WIFI and hotspots at local businesses and libraries.