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Cisco Phones and Jabber
| On-campus |
Dial 4-digit extension |
| Off-campus (US) |
Dial 8-1 then 10-digit number (8-1-xxx-xxx-xxxx) for local, long distance including branch campuses, and toll-free |
| International |
Dial 8 then 011 (international access) followed by the country code, city code and local number (8-011-xx-xx-local number) |
There is also the option to use "Plus dialing". Plus dialing can be used for local or long distance calls. To dial using this method:
- Hold down the * (star) key on the phone until you see it change to a +
- Dial country code (1 for US) followed by the area code, city code, and local number. For US numbers +1-xxx-xxx-xxxx
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1*
*Exception: Dial 9-9-1-1 from analog phones for an outside line, e.g. courtesy phones, Resident Director phones, fax machines.
Teams Phone
| On and Off Campus |
Dial all 10 digits (xxx) xxx-xxxx |
| International |
Dial + followed by the country code, city/area code and local number (+xx-xx-local number) |
How to use + (plus) dialing (E.164):
- Hold down the 0 (zero) key on the phone until you see the display change to a + (In the Teams app in Windows or Mac, simply enter a + with the keyboard)
- Dial country code (1 for US), followed by the city/area code, and local number. For US numbers +1-xxx-xxx-xxxx
- For international numbers such as in the UK, many phone number begin with a zero. For example: 020 7946 0192. The leading zero should be dropped. For example, when dialing using these rules, dial as +44 20 7946 0192
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1
Need help?
If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu. You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.