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About CVIP The Central Valley Internet Project (CVIP) is a California State University, Fresno sponsored program to bring advanced Internet-based services to the public sector of the Central San Joaquin Valley. With the increasing popularity and recognized usefulness of the Internet, CVIP was formed to promote and support the use of the vast information resources and potential for communication available with this technology. CVIP offers high-speed, low-cost Internet accounts to qualified students, educators, government employees, and non-profit organizations.
What Is a CVIP Account?A CVIP account allows members to send and receive electronic mail, to browse the World Wide Web (WWW), to listen to audio segments and view video clips, to participate in Internet news and topic groups, to upload and download software and files to and from thousands of computers worldwide, and to communicate with the millions of other people who consider themselves part of the Internet community.CVIP members have the ability to create and maintain their own WWW home pages. They are even be able to participate in live, interactive video conferences.
Who is Eligible for CVIP Membership?The Central Valley Internet Project is not open to the general public. Membership is limited to students, faculty, and administrators in the Central Valley educational community (K-12, Community Colleges, Universities), Fresno State alumni, and employees of government agencies and non-profit organizations.
What Does it Cost?A full-service unlimited account with CVIP costs $14.95 per month. Fresno State students, faculty, and staff can purchase an unlimited account for $9.95 a month.
Is Technical Support Available?Yes. CVIP has a highly trained, professional support staff to answer all of your connection and Internet related questions. You may contact the CVIP Technical Support Line at 278-1111 from 8AM to 10PM, Monday through Friday and from 1PM to 7PM, Saturday and Sunday. You may also send electronic mail to help@fresno.com or explore our member services pages at http://www.fresno.com.
Where Does CVIP Revenue Go?All funds received by CVIP are reinvested in the instructional program and used to upgrade our ability to provide a quality, reliable service. CVIP is a not-for-profit division supported by Fresno State and dedicated to offering low-cost Internet access to a select constituency.
What is Central Valley Online?Central Valley Online is a Community Information Center sponsored by CVIP. It provides up to date news, weather, sports and a host of useful information about our community. Want to know where and when a movie is playing in the Fresno area? Which concerts are scheduled in the next few months? Who to call at City Hall if you have questions about city services? Central Valley Online has the answers. You can view Central Valley Online with your web browser at http://www.fresno.com.
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