CONFERENCE CALL CHOICES AVAILABLE TO STATE AGENCIES

Looking for options to save money? Need to hold a meeting but people are scattered around the globe? Consider conducting your meeting via a conference call. The State Operator Assisted Conference Call service and the Toll Free Meet Me Bridge service allows an individual to have a conference call that potentially could include up to 30 participants. Both services provide a way for State agencies to communicate over distance economically. The State Operator Assisted Call service uses the state operator to place the call to all the participants and link them together. The Toll Free Meet Me Bridge service allows the participants to call an 800 number at a pre-arranged date and time without assistance from an operator.

If you wish to schedule a State Operator Assisted Conference Call:

• Call 402-472-3711 to schedule a date and time with the operator.
• Give the operator the names and telephone numbers of all participants.
• Give the operator the billing number where you want the call billed.
• Give the operator the approximate length of the call.
• Notify your participants of the date and time that the operator will be calling them.

Agencies will be billed $3.00 per conference call plus the current Netcomm rate of $.08 per minute for each participant in the call for the State Operator Assisted Conference Call service.

To schedule a conference call using the Toll Free Meet Me Bridge:

• Call 402-471-9997. Ask to reserve a date and time to use the “State Conference Bridge”.
• Give the operator your agency name, telephone number and the telephone number where you want the call billed.
• Give the operator the approximate length of the call.
• Inform participants to call 888/866-4213 (471-6000 if calling from Lincoln) at the pre-arranged date and time.

Agencies will be billed $7.50 per conference call plus the current Netcomm rate of $.08 per minute for each participant for the Toll Free Meet Me Bridge Service.

Conference calls are an efficient way to conduct state business. If we can assist you in any way with your conferencing needs, please call our office at 402-471-2761.

OUTBOUND 800 CALLS FROM LINCOLN

We have had inquiries by state employees about 800 calls made from Lincoln state telephone numbers. When employees see the final billing detail on an 800 call, such as a personal calling card call, the from number is not the 471 number they actually used to place the call.

All 800 calls originating from Lincoln, State of Nebraska, telephone lines are handled by McLeod USA. Once McLeod USA receives the 800 call, McLeod USA hands the call off to the appropriate 800 call carrier. Because of this arrangement, when the call arrives at its final destination, the caller identification display will be a number from the McLeod USA network and not the originating Lincoln telephone number. The origination number of the 800 calls handled by McLeod USA will appear on the Division of Communications telecommunication billing as a McLeod USA network number. If you have questions about 800 calls, contact Bob at 402-471-3720.

REMINDER

All old and defective telecommunications equipment should be returned to the Division of Communications for disposal. In the event that you have several boxes of surplus equipment to be returned, please call (402) 471-2761 to assure that we have the available space or to make arrangements for delivery at a later date. Thank you.

Division of Communications Personnel Changes

The Division of Communications has had some personnel changes in the last few months:

Jayne Scofield has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the division’s operations. Jayne may be contacted at (402) 471-3454 or by email jaynes@doc.state.ne.us.

Norma White has been promoted to the position of Telecommunications Supply Manager in the Telephone Network Section. Norma is responsible for providing telecommunications products to clients. Norma can be reached at (402) 471-3562 or by email nwhite@doc.state.ne.us.

Mary Woita has been promoted to the position of Telecommunications Analyst in the Telephone Network Section. Mary can assist you with installation and maintenance of voice services for your agency. You may contact Mary at 402/471-4702 or by email mwoita@doc.state.ne.us.

George Yeackley has joined the staff of the Division of Communications as the Staff Assistant in the Wireless Section. Please contact George for all your cellular and pager needs. He can be reached at (402) 471-6391 or by email yeackley@doc.state.ne.us.

The Division of Communications is here to assist you with all of your telecommunications needs. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Directory Listing Closing Dates: