Telephone Operations (Phone Office)
The telephone operations office is responsible for LDEO communications, which includes maintainence and upgrades of campus telephone network, satellite and radio communications.
NOTE: LDEO telephone extensions are the last four digits of the direct number (845) 365-8nnn or (845) 680-4nnn
Conference Calls:
All lamont telephones that are able to complete outside calls can arrange conference calls including up to dialing 2 outside numbers. For information and instructions please dial "0" for the operator.
There are 3 methods available for arranging conference calls
- Meet Me Conference- Host Pays
6 parties or less (including a Lamont participant) and no international participants. A toll free number will be supplied.
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Meet Me Conference - Participants Pay
6 parties or less (including a Lamont participant) and no international participants. A general number will be supplied and all parties pay their share.
- AT&T Conference
7 parties or more, no Lamont participant required. Toll free number for all domestic participants. A general number for all international participants.
After you determine the method that suits your needs send an email to phone-request @admin.ldeo.columbia.edu. Your email should contain the follwing information:
- Method requesting
- Account if billable
- Date & Time and approximate duration of call
- Number of participants (including host)
Please give ample time in order to arrange the call.
Satellite Phones
The LDEO Safety, Security and Telephone Office has 3 Satellite phones model Iridium Extreme purchased new in 2018 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.
Staff
Howard Matza
Manager
Extension: 8822
FAX: (845) 365-8101
E-Mail: hmatza@ldeo.columbia.edu
Wanda Espinal
Administrative Assistant
Extension: 8990
FAX: (845) 365-8101
E-Mail: wandae@ldeo.columbia.edu