Authorization codes are individually assigned for making direct-dialed local, domestic and international calls from a University phone. Intra-university, 911, and other emergency code calls can be dialed without using your authcode.
Your authcode has two special features:
Your authcode is specifically assigned to you. This ensures that billing for all calls is personalized and secure. Since you are the only one who knows your authcode, you can be assured that all billing generated by the code is yours alone. Do not share your authcode with anyone.
Your authcode can be used from most telephones on campus.
Responsibility for Your Authcode
Your authcode carries responsibilities:
Keep your authcode confidential. This will protect you from the placement and billing of unauthorized calls. Only you should know the authcode assigned to you.
Abuse of your Authcode
Using an authcode that was not assigned to you is considered a theft. If someone has learned your authcode and is making unauthorized calls, contact ITCom to have your authorization code changed.
Requesting an Authcode
To order an authorization code, have your department ID manager (or proxy) use the Online Service Center.
Canceling your Authcode
You will keep the same authcode regardless of your physical location. However, it is imperative that your department cancel your authorization code if you do not want to use it, or if you terminate employment with your department. This ensures that your authcode is disabled and that no billing can be generated by it. You are responsible for all billing generated by your authcode until it is canceled.
Dialing from a Campus Phone
If you are away from your office, you can use your authcode at any campus telephone and bill the call to your authcode.
Local Calls
Dial *88
Listen for a special dial tone (three short beeps followed by regular dial tone)
Following the tone, dial your seven-digit authcode
The system will pause 6-10 seconds as it checks the validity of your authcode; thereafter, you will receive the regular dial-tone
Following the tone, dial 9 + the number
Long-Distance Direct-Dialed Calls
Follow first four instructions for Local Calls
Following the tone, dial 9 + 1 + area code + the number
Long-Distance International Calls
Follow first four instructions for Local Calls
Following the tone, dial 9 + 011 + the country code + the city code + the number
Long-Distance Operator-Assited Calls
Dial 9 + 0 + area code + the number
to bill an operator-assisted call, you must:
Call collect
Use a University calling card
Use a non-University calling card
Use a non-University third party number
Directory Assistance
Follow first four instructions for Local Calls
Following the tone, dial 9 + 1 + the area code + 555-1212 (There is a charge per call)
Dialing from a Phone Restricted to Authcode Use
Local Calls
Dial 9 + the number
Listen for a special dial tone (three short beeps followed by regular dial tone)
Following the tone, dial your seven-digit authcode
The system will pause 6-10 seconds as it checks the validity of your authcode; thereafter, your call will go through
Long-Distance Direct-Dialed Calls
Dial 9 + 1 + area code + the number
Listen for a special dial tone (three short beeps followed by regular dial tone)
Following the tone, dial your seven-digit authcode
The system will pause 6-10 seconds as it checks the validity of your authcode; thereafter, your call will go through
Long-Distance International Calls
Dial 9 + 011 + the country code + the city code + the number
Listen for a special dial tone (three short beeps followed by regular dial tone)
Following the tone, dial your seven-digit authcode
The system will pause 6-10 seconds as it checks the validity of your authcode; thereafter, your call will go through
Long-Distance Operator-Assisted Calls
Dial 9 + 0 + the area code + the number
To bill an operator assisted call you must:
Call collect
Use a University calling card
Use a non-University calling card
Use a non-University third party number
Directory Assistance
Dial 9 + 1 + the area code + 555-1212 + your authcode (There is a charge per call)
Questions?
If you have questions about your authcode, call ITCom Customer Service at 3-2000 (734-763-2000).
