Michigan Technological University maintains a high-performance data network. All campus residence hall building switches are serviced by fiber-optic network cabling. Resnet networking connections on campus range from 10 Mbps Ethernet in the residence halls to DSL in Daniel Heights, which has a speed of up to 10Mbps down and 1Mbps up..

For a graphical representation of MTU's Data Network, see the MTU's Data Network (Diagram)

MTU Telecommunications Services currently maintains over 55 virtual networks on a common network-switching platform. By utilizing a common infrastructure, costs can be lowered while delivering universal coverage. During an average year, there are more than 2000 Resnet student connections and 4000 administrative and staff connections.

During the 2004-2005 years, for the campus building projects alone, we will have installed an additional 1,000,000 feet of category 6 networking cable and over a mile of fiber optic cables. All equipment undergoes a thorough review prior to selection in order to ensure usefulness throughout the lifespan. Periodic changes to the network ensure that uniform services can be delivered across campus.