Issue of
July 16, 1997

Reminder: Area Code change

Communication Services once again offers a reminder that on Aug. 2 the 650 area code will replace the 415 area code in the Stanford area. The region currently covered by 415 will be split, with areas south of Daly City/Brisbane picking up the new 650 area code and areas north (e.g., Daly City, San Francisco, Marin) retaining the 415 area code.

Calls to Stanford: Although your 7-digit Stanford telephone number will remain the same (e.g., 723-1234), callers dialing you from outside the new 650 area code will need to include 1+650 to reach you. This includes fax, modem and ISDN calls. Be sure you inform anyone who may be calling or faxing you routinely such as suppliers, vendors, contractors, etc.

Calls from Stanford: You may have to dial some calls differently from your Stanford phone, too. For example, after the change, you must dial 9+1+415 before calls to locations in San Francisco, Marin County, parts of Daly City and Brisbane. If you have speed call numbers programmed on your phone, fax machine or modem that call these areas, you will have to change them, too, to add the 9+1+415.

Department publications: As you print or reprint department publications such as such as business cards and letterhead, don't forget to indicate the new area code. (Also, all university buildings have been assigned a street address. For example, Forsythe Hall is 275 Panama Street. You may want to include this information on department publications, too. Talk to your building manager to determine your new street address.)

If you have any questions about the 650 area code, call the Communication Services Help Desk at 5-HELP. SR