Penn State - Information Technology Services (ITS) - Dial-up Numbers for Modem Access

Modem Dial-up Numbers

Below are telephone numbers to dial into Internet services at Penn State locations. Before using any of these numbers, please read the section “Internet Connections.” Dial-up services and phone numbers are subject to change. The most current information is posted at http://css.its.psu.edu/internet/dialup/ on the Web.

Please check the phone numbers carefully. The number of the campus near your location may not be a local call, so you will have to choose the least expensive number. The number of the campus near your location may not be a local call, so you will have to choose the least expensive number.

Note that because of continuous changes in the structures and rates of telephone service companies, dial-up numbers may change without warning from a local to a long-distance call. Penn State cannot be responsible for long-distance charges incurred by using dial-up numbers. Consumers are responsible for understanding the options and rates provided by telephone service companies. If you are concerned about charges for the use of dial-up numbers, contact your local telephone service representative. All numbers support a maxiumum speed of 56 Kbps (V.90) and 128 Kbps (ISDN).

Location	Phone Number
Abington-Ogontz	215-881-2119 Will disconnect September 1, 2011
DuBois Campus	814-371-7613
Erie (The Behrend College)	814-898-7200 Will disconnect August 1, 2011
Greater Allegheny	412-675-5069
Worthington-Scranton Campus	570-963-2098
York Campus	717-845-3583

Maximum Speed

This figure indicates the theoretical maximum speed (in bits per second x1000). If 56 Kbps (V.90) : the best usually seen is 48,000. The speed you connect with may be less, often depending on the quality of phone lines and varying from call-to-call and day-to-day. Many modems can "train-up", and improve speed (or lower it) as line quality changes.

Penn State Travel Calling Options

Traveling Penn State faculty and staff have the following calling options available:

For domestic travel, faculty and staff can use the Penn State Travel Calling Card Service to dial-up from anywhere to anywhere in the United States at low fixed rates. Access to the Penn State Travel Calling Card Service is available through an 800 number and a 5-digit authorization code.
For international travels, the Penn State International Prepaid Calling Card is available to faculty and staff.

If you are not sure what calling option is best for you, we recommend that you check out our Best Rate-Finder Web page or contact your ITS ITS Consultants for more information.

Toll Charges

Because of continuous changes in the structures and rates of telephone service companies, dial-up numbers may change without warning from a local to a long-distance call. Penn State cannot be responsible for long-distance charges incurred by using dial-up numbers. Consumers are responsible for understanding the options and rates provided by telephone service companies. If you are concerned about charges for the use of dial-up numbers, contact your local telephone service representative.

References

Dial-up Service Home Page
Your Guide to Information Technology @ Penn State (formerly Internet Access Guide)
Telecommunications and Networking Services (TNS)
Consulting and Support Services (CSS)
Information Technology Services

WARNING: You are responsible for all charges associated with use of dial-up phone numbers.

ITS tests systems every day between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. During this time, one or more services may not be available.