Your Internet Service in the Halls is provided by SNAP.
This is a full commercial internet service managed and supported by SNAP. This services is free and there is:
- No connection fee
- No monthly fee
- No contract
- No modem / router
- No hassle!
Complete your SNAP prepay customer registration, ‘top up’ using your individual voucher number: (xxxx-yyyy-xxxx), and you’re up and away. This sorts your first 5GB of internet traffic. This is free, You will receive a 5GB top up voucher number every 60 days starting from (?) to your Lincoln University student email (@lincolnuni.ac.nz). They’re also free - you just have to update your prepay account!
5GB not enough every 60 days?
Go online, anytime, https://prepay.snap.net.nz/ and ‘top up’. Please note Lincoln University hosted online teaching and learning resources like:
are excluded from your quota and are free too!
Do I have to?
No, but this deal is nigh on impossible to beat - you’re welcome to try. Please note your first 5GB of data is completely free. If you find a better deal - let us know.
What can I get?
Anything and everything you can get from a standard commercial internet broadband service – Internet, your email, Instant Messaging, Skype, online games (after you’ve finished all your study) the works!
If you need other internet services get in touch with SNAP – 0800 500 638.
Help - what if I have problems?
SNAP support staff will be there. They’re available on campus for onsite support between 10:00am and 4:00pm on Wednesday 17th Feb to Friday 19th Feb just beside the Accommodation Services Office.
If at any other time you experience technical difficulties - get in touch with SNAP – 0800 500 638 (& you can phone from your cell ph). Alternatively you can send them an e-mail at support@snap.net.nz or go to their online support for self-service options.
Please note: LincolnHotspot, the free Wireless Internet service available from the Library, Mrs Os & Food for Thought, is also available and is independent from your prepay SNAP account.