What is the ITCS National/International Dial-in Service?
• The ITCS National/International Dial-in Service comprises the two wide-area surcharged dial-in services for U-M. The Merit Global Service (MGS) and the Merit 800 Service will continue to be provided for users who supply a funding source for these services. Appropriate funding sources include a departmental shortcode, a U-M Online account, or a student account. Students who wish to use national or international dial-in services must request authorization in advance by contacting the ITCS Accounts Office. Faculty and staff members should contact their departmental fund administrator prior to using the service. The rates for these services, which will be increasing, make them inappropriate for use as a replacement for regular MichNet service. Be sure to check the ITCS web pages describing these services and rates before authorizing a funding source for these services.