Internet access at home for remote study or work

• Get a hotspot
• Coverage areas
• Hotspot home screen
• Find the model number, software and configuration versions, and wireless number
• Data usage
• Get help

Get a hotspot

A limited number of 5G T-Mobile hotspots are available for faculty and staff who need internet access at home. To check out a device for work purposes, complete the request form.

Coverage areas

The hotspots are provided through T-Mobile and the coverage of service is based on where they are currently providing service. To see if there is coverage where you would like to use the hotspot, go to the 5G & 4G Coverage map and enter your address.

Hotspot home screen

The hotspot's home screen displays internet data usage, and has Help and Menu buttons:

Find the model number, software and configuration versions, and wireless number

On the Home screen, tap Menu. Scroll down, and then select About to display the device's model number, software and configuration version, and wireless and IMEI numbers.

Data usage

Devices include 50 GB of data per month. Although data usage is unlimited, the connection speed may be throttled to 256 Kbps if the user goes over 50 GB before the end of the cycle.

Get help

For help with hotspot devices, it is best to contact T-Mobile Tech Support (877-879-5031). T-Mobile will be able to help address issues such as invalid Sim, battery not charging, and lost service in an area where you once had service.

You may also contact the UITS Support Center for escalation to the proper team. Unless it is an issue like plugging it in, turning it on, or pressing the password button, the Support Center will be limited in the help they can provide directly. Be ready to provide the device's MAC address and IMEI number.