[Asstgroup] University Dialing Protocols

[Pritchard, Elaine]

Good Afternoon, OSUAP Colleagues,

The OCIO has created a helpful dialing guide (attached) to assist the university community as we switch to the 10-digit dialing protocol in Central Ohio on January 30.

You can learn more at: https://ocio.osu.edu/blog/community/2016/01/14/10-digit-dialing-becomes-mandatory-jan-30

Enjoy your weekend,
Elaine

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From: Asstgroup <asstgroup-bounces at lists.osu.edu<mailto:asstgroup-bounces at lists.osu.edu>> on behalf of Elaine Pritchard <pritchard.90 at osu.edu<mailto:pritchard.90 at osu.edu>>
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 12:21 PM
To: "asstgroup at lists.osu.edu<mailto:asstgroup at lists.osu.edu>" <asstgroup at lists.osu.edu<mailto:asstgroup at lists.osu.edu>>
Subject: [Asstgroup] Important Update / 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory Jan. 30

FYI below

From: "Varcho, Beth" <varcho.3 at osu.edu<mailto:varcho.3 at osu.edu>>
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM
To: Elaine Pritchard <pritchard.90 at osu.edu<mailto:pritchard.90 at osu.edu>>
Subject: 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory Jan. 30

Elaine,

Central Ohio’s switch to 10-digit dialing will be communicated to the entire campus community at the beginning of next term. Diane Dagefoerde recommended that I give you a heads-up so you can share information with OSUAP if you wish.

Below is the information that will be shared. Our philosophy has been to change as little as possible with on-campus dialing; we will comply with the 10-digit protocol required throughout central Ohio while maintaining 5-digit dialing and other shortcuts for on campus numbers (dialing campus phone to campus phone).

Central Ohio is adding an area code – 380 – requiring a switch to 10-digit dialing. Callers now must dial the area code (three digits) followed by the phone number (seven digits) for all local calls. Central Ohio added an area code to increase the number of available phone numbers; with an additional area code identical 7-digit phone numbers with different area codes can be issued in the same geographical area.

10-digit dialing can be used immediately, but it becomes mandatory across central Ohio for all local calls on Jan 30. There is no change to dialing numbers that on campus – if you currently use five digits to dial a number on campus, such as 8-4357 (8-HELP), you will continue to use five digits to dial these numbers. To get ready, you should:


·        Everyone: Reprogram your equipment – make sure your saved cell phone numbers include the area code

·        Campus departments: Include their 10-digit phone numbers on checks, forms and stationery and update databases – for students, employees, suppliers, etc.
The  ever-growing  popularity  of  new  telecommunications  services  and  changes in  the  competitive environment are driving a huge increase in demand for phone numbers in the region. The demand for new phone numbers is driven not only by increased device and cellphone use but also by an increase in machine-to-machine communication by devices that accept credit cards such as gasoline pumps and vending machines.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Beth Varcho, MS, MA, ABC | Associate Director, OCIO Marketing, Communication & Training
The Ohio State University
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