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Using Auth Codes in TNS Videoconference Rooms
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Authorization Codes at University Park
Description
Authorization Codes (Auth Codes) provide a way to track and bill back long distance and international calls when mutiple users share a single telephone. Auth Codes also allow a user to make long distance and international calls from a telephone that is restricted to local or on-campus calling. By dialing the Authorization Code Access Number (175) followed by the seven-digit Auth Code, the line is (temporarily) changed to a level where a long distance and international calling can be completed and charged against the Auth Code.
The following one-time charges apply to Auth Codes:
Auth Card Assignment $5.00
Feature Setup $2.00
Any calls placed using an Auth Code will be billed against the budget associated with that code. Usage is billed at the exact cost charged to Penn State by AT&T, reflecting the discounted rates according to the current Penn State contract. For current usage rates, see Long Distance Direct Dial Rates.
Instructions for Centrex users
To place a call from a restricted University Park Administrative Centrex system telephone using a SYSTEM WIDE (non-station specific) authorization code:
- Lift handset and listen for dial tone
- Enter the access code: 175
- After hearing the special dial tone,
- Enter your authorization code and immediately follow with the # sign (if calling from a Merlin telephone, enter the # sign twice -- ##)
- Wait for dial tone
- Within 814 area code, Dial 8 + 7-digit number. Outside 814 area code, Dial 8 + 1 + area code + 7-digit number.
Instructions for Voice-over-IP users
To place a call from a restricted University Park Administrative Voice-over-IP telephone using a SYSTEM WIDE (non-station specific) authorization code:
- Lift handset and listen for dial tone
- Enter the access code: 175
- Enter your authorization code and immediately follow with the # sign
- Within 814 area code, Dial 8 + 7-digit number. Outside 814 area code, Dial 8 + 1 + area code + 7-digit number.
Using Auth Codes in TNS Videoconference Rooms
For instructions for using Auth Codes to place long distance telephone, facsimile, and data calls in TNS Videoconference Rooms, see Using Authorization Codes in TNS Videoconference Rooms.
Security
Auth Codes should be kept confidential to prevent unauthorized Long Distance calling on a restricted line.
Form
Telecommunications Service Requisition (TSR)
Service Inquiry
Please contact TNS via the web inquiry form (Long Distance Service Inquiry Form) or by calling (814) 865-2370.
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