Telephone FAQ

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Q: Do I need to bring a phone with me to campus?

A: Typically, students bring their own personal phones. 2.4GHz cordless phones are discouraged due to interference with the wireless network. A student may check out a phone from Telecom in lieu of bringing their own. There is one phone line per room that students share.

Q: What will I pay for Long Distance?

A: Domestic calls are a flat rate of $.15 per minute, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This includes intra state and inter state calling. International calls are discounted. Please Click on link to see pricing to individual?International?countries.

Q: Is Call Waiting available:

A: Yes, Call waiting is provided to all student telephone lines.

Q: Can I use an Answering machine?

A: Yes, answering machines maybe used on student phone lines. Gettysburg College voicemail?is provided upon request.

Q: Are local phone books available?

A: Gettysburg Area phone books are available to students starting in September. Phone books are placed in the CUB lobby for student pick up through out the year.

Q: Is Cable TV Available?

A: Gettysburg College provides cable television to all students residing in campus housing.?