As of September 1, 2012, Simmons faculty and staff will no longer need to enter a PIN code to dial long distance from a Simmons telephone.

This summer, Simmons Technology selected a new vendor and plan for our telephone service. In addition to eliminating the need for PIN codes, the new plan provides local, long distance, and international calling at a significantly reduced cost to the college.

To make long distance calls within the US and Canada, press 9, then 1 followed by the area code and 7 digit number (for example: 9-1-(xxx)-xxx-xxxx).

To make calls outside of North America, press 9, then enter the international access code 011, the country code and local number (for example: 9-011-(xx)-xx-xxxx-xxxx). Please note that international calling will be available only to departments that have established a need for this service. If you do not have international calling and you need access, you can submit a request through the Service Desk.

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at 617-521-2222 or servicedesk.simmons.edu.