Need to place long distance business calls from off campus locations or when traveling on university business? The Administrative Calling Card is the answer. The Administrative Calling Card is an extension of the Long Distance Authorization Code and enables you to place domestic and international long distance calls from most touchtone telephones located in the 50 States and Canada. If you travel abroad and need to place calls from international locations, contact us about alternative calling card options.
The calling card works similar to an Auth Code, enabling you to place calls through the university’s system at the same low rates. When ordering the Administrative Calling Card, you will receive a printed card that includes your own departmental six-digit Authorization Code (Auth Code) and basic dialing instructions. If you don’t already have a departmental Auth Code, one will be created for you when you order an Administrative Calling Card. You will also create a five-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN adds to the security of your Auth Code and is required whenever you place a long distance call from an off campus telephone.
Our current domestic rate is a nationwide, flat rate of 4.5¢ per minute. This low rate is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week to any location in the 50 States from any location in the 50 States or Canada. Our international long distance rates are also in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week when calling from any location in the 50 States or Canada. There are no sign up, activation or installation fees and there are no monthly minimums when using the Administrative Calling Card or Auth Code.* Plus, after the first 30 seconds, domestic and International calls are billed in six-second increments (except calls to Mexico--which are billed in whole minutes).
*NOTE: Calls placed using the toll free access numbers (1 800 678-6147 & 1 800 652-3971) will incur a $0.55 per call access fee. Calls placed from local payphones using the 292-5500 access number will require the proper coin deposit to initiate the call. The toll free 1 800 678-6147 access number can also be used to place calls from local payphones.
Ordering an Administrative Calling Card or Auth Code
There are no install, order or activation fees when requesting an Administrative Calling Card or Auth Code. Administrative Calling Cards and/or an Auth Codes can be requested through our Administrative Web Interface (AWI) system. Administrative Calling Cards and Auth Codes can also be requested via e-mail or in writing using a #1303 Requisition form or a Micro form with the appropriate signatures. Written requests must be faxed or mailed to our office. We will need the following information to process your request:
Department name and address
Chart field information (Org#, Fund#, etc.) for each code requested
Number of codes needed
Person(s) to whom the code(s) should be assigned
Department fiscal contact and phone number
Administrative Calling Cards and Authorization Codes will be activated within 24 business hours of receipt of the request. A printed Administrative Calling Card and information package will be sent within five business days of your request for each card requested to the address you indicated in your order.
Creating your Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Your five-digit PIN is an added security feature and is required when placing calls from off campus locations. Your PIN is not needed when placing Auth Code calls from campus telephones.
The system prompts you to create your five-digit PIN when you place your first call from an off campus location. Use the dialing instructions on the back of your card or provided in the brochure you receive with your card to assist you in placing your first call and setting up your PIN. Once you have placed your first call and established your PIN, we recommend that you wait 24 hours (one business day) before placing another call. This will give our system time to recognize and store the PIN you created.
Helpful Tips
Keep your calling card, Auth Code and PIN secure and hidden from others, especially in public locations and at payphones. Do not share your card, Auth Code or PIN with others.
Do not use your Administrative Calling Card for ID purposes.
Remember, you are responsible for all calls placed with your card (Authorization Code and PIN).
Report lost or stolen cards and codes immediately.
Reporting Lost or Stolen Calling Cards, Auth Codes and PIN's
Report lost or stolen Auth Codes and PINs 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 614-688-HELP (4357), or toll free at 1 800 678-6003. After business hours, our Automated Customer Service Line will handle your request. Your Auth Code and PIN will be deactivated immediately.
Terms and Conditions for Administrative Calling Cards and Authorization Codes
The Administrative Calling Card, the Authorization Code and the information contained on the card, is the property of The Ohio State University. Our office reserves the right to suspend or terminate service without prior notice.
In the event that you leave the University, the card must be returned to the University department that requested it.
The Administrative Calling Card is not transferable.
You must make every effort to safeguard your Administrative Calling Card and Auth Code and PIN from unauthorized use.
You are responsible for notifying us to deactivate your card and codes immediately if you suspect misuse by either an authorized or unauthorized user, or if they are lost or stolen.
If fraudulent use of this card is suspected by our office or the University, this card may be suspended or terminated at any time.
