UC network upgrade planned in May
The University of Cincinnati's network connection to OARnet, its internet service provider, will undergo overnight maintenance twice in May — 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, and 2 a.m. Sunday, May 8.
No interruptions to network service are planned or expected as part of these necessary equipment upgrades.
The planned network upgrade is part of a larger initiative to increase UC's digital capability and pave the way for the next generation of research at the university.
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Please contact the IT@UC Service Desk if you experience any issues.
- Submit a ticket.
- Or, call us: Dial 513-556-HELP (4357) or 866-397-3382 from your personal phone. Dial 6-HELP (4357) from a university phone on campus. Then, select option 2.
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