Introduction
CSU provides access to the Internet from Halls of Residence, Wireless Networking, Computer Laboratories and Libraries.
Using the Internet at CSU will cost you money and your Internet Account must be in credit to use this service. The charge is for any data you download from outside of the CSU website. For instance, browsing a commercial website site will cost money but using the services in my.csu will not.
Getting Started
When you first use the internet, you receive an annual $4.00 credit on your Internet Charges Account. This credit is non-refundable and is only for the purpose of allowing you plenty of time each year to increase your balance through the various payment options detailed below.
As you use the Internet (and download items from outside of the CSU website) the costs are deducted from your balance. Once your balance is close to zero, or becomes negative, you will be emailed a warning that your balance is low/negative, and that you should increase your balance, to ensure you may continue using the Internet.
Internet charges
Internet access is charged on downloads, not time. Charges apply for all downloads from websites external from CSU (such as Hotmail, Yahoo). No charges are incurred for downloads from CSU websites.
The rate for downloads for external internet traffic is 1 cents per megabyte downloaded (inclusive of GST) for CSU Student.
Telephone and Data Charges in Halls of Residences
Division of Student Services charges a $150 IT Levy for the provision of network and telephony services in Halls of Residences. This fee covers the provision of handsets, network infrastructure and ongoing maintenance.
