Telephone Operations

Telephone Operations (Phone Office)

The telephone operations office is responsible for Lamont campus communications, which includes maintenance and upgrades of campus telephone network, satellite, and radio communications.

NOTE: Lamont campus telephone extensions are the last four digits of the direct number (845) 365-8nnn (LDEO, CIESIN) or (845) 680-4nnn (IRI).

Video Meetings
You can schedule a RingCentral Video meeting from the RingCentral mobile app, the RingCentral app on your desktop or web browser, and your Outlook or Google calendar. Learn More

Satellite Phones
The Safety, Security and Telephone Office has 3 Satellite phones model Iridium Extreme purchased available for field use.

You will need to contact Outfitter Satellite Inc. (phone # 615-889-8833) to register the phone for your use, and to arrange for them to send you a SIM card. Once you get the SIM card, you can then come by and get the Satellite phone. 

  • You will need a credit card to register the phone for the services desired, including the length of time the phone is to be used and approximate number of minutes per week/month.
  • The typical turnaround time for receiving the SIM card after registration is 2 days.