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pixel image Following are the general policies and procedures for requesting service and changes or to report service or equipment problems. Please note that many situations require access to a room that may be locked. If no one is present at the time of a scheduled appointment to provide access to a locked room, the department head will be informed of the delay and the appointment will be rescheduled.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please call the Office of Telecommunications: 718. 951.5533


To report telephone problems

  • Inform your department head and provide an explanation of the problem
  • Provide the name of the contact person in your department
  • Schedule an appointment to access the room, if necessary
  • Have the department head call 718.951.5010 with all the information.

NOTE Phone repairs have a two-day response time.

To move, add or change a MAC connection

  • Inform your department head and provide an explanation of the type of service required
  • Provide the name of the contact person in your department
  • Schedule an appointment to access the room, if necessary
  • Have the department head contact Telecom via interoffice memo to Heneith Samuel or e-mail: HSamuel @brooklyn.cuny.edu

NOTE MAC orders have an eight-day response time.


To install special services (ISDN, DSL, T-1, Private Telephone Lines)

  • Inform your department head and provide an explanation of the type of service required
  • Provide the name of the contact person in your department
  • Schedule an appointment to access the room, if necessary
  • Have the department head contact Telecom via interoffice memo to Heneith Samuel or e-mail: HSamuel @brooklyn.cuny.eduu

NOTE Special services are subject to approval by the VP of Finance & Administration.

To obtain a cell phone

  • Inform your department head and provide a detailed explanation of the type of service required and justification of the service
  • Schedule an appointment to access the room, if necessary
  • Have the department head contact Telecom via interoffice memo to Heneith Samuel or e-mail: HSamuel @brooklyn.cuny.edu
  • A cell phone package plan will be discussed in person with a representative from Telecom

NOTE Cell phone accounts are subject to approval by the VP of Finance & Administration.

To obtain a pager

  • Inform your department head and provide a detailed explanation of the type of service required and justification for the service
  • Schedule an appointment to access the room, if necessary
  • Have the department head contact Telecom via interoffice memo to Heneith Samuel or e-mail: HSamuel @brooklyn.cuny.edu
  • A pager package plan will be discussed in person with a representative from Telecom

NOTE Pager accounts are subject to approval by the VP of Finance & Administration.

To change class of service to phone(s)

  • Request approval for change of service class from your department head with an explanation and justification for the change
  • Have the department head contact Telecom via interoffice memo to Heneith Samuel or e-mail: HSamuel @brooklyn.cuny.edu
NOTE Each department is responsible for its long distance calls.


To activate or change voice mail

  • Inform your department head and provide a detailed explanation of the type of service required
  • Have the department head contact extension 718.951.5533 to activate the voice mail
  • After you receive your new or changed voice mail port, you will be prompted to set up your greeting, name and to change your default password from 0000 to a password of your choice.

NOTE Complete instructions for setting up your voice mail are provided on the Telecommunications
website and in the Brooklyn College Directory.

To report a malfunctioning pay phone

  • Call 718.951.5010 with the location and number of the phone and a Verizon tech will be dispatched to repair it.