Twisted Pair

Texas A&M Technology Services will wire twisted pair connections based on Category 6 wire to distribution equipment within a department following our wiring standards. This distribution equipment must also be approved by Technology Services. The department will be responsible for purchasing the needed distribution equipment and maintaining it. If the equipment fails, it is the department's responsibility to have it repaired. The department must agree that all physical maintenance and configuration of the wiring will be performed by Technology Services.

Fiber Optic

Technology Services will install single-mode fiber optic connections to desktops within a department following our fiber standards. The department will be responsible for purchasing the needed distribution equipment and maintaining it. If the equipment fails, it is the department's responsibility to have it repaired. The department must agree that all physical maintenance and configuration of the fiber optics will be performed by Technology Services. The cost per connection includes one 3 meter jumper.

Getting Started

See the Cost section for media installation rates.

To make a connection request, go to the Request section or send an email to request@tamu.edu.

Help and Support

For questions or comments call 979.845.1704 or email request@tamu.edu.

Texas A&M University (Part 02) rates are displayed below. See General Computing Rates for TAMUS, Non-TAMUS, and Auxiliary Rates.

* Services and installations will be charged based on time and materials.

Additional Details

Costs to departments reflect cabling supplies and labor associated with installations. Technology Services will maintain the wiring at no cost, but equipment problem diagnosis will be billed on the standard hourly basis.

Use one of the options below to make requests for network drops, moves, wireless installation and more. 

1. Complete the Request Form
   • OR
2. Send an email to request@tamu.edu with the following information:

• Requestor's Information
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
• On-site Contact's Information
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
• Installation Information
  • Type of Installation
  • Location
  • Network Subnet/Address Range
  • Time constraints or special instructions
• Payment Information
  • Account number for installation charge
  • Statement of requestor's fiscal authority over the account

For questions or comments call 979.845.1704 or email request@tamu.edu.