Issue of
July 2, 1997

Stanford Area Codes will change August 1

Communication Services has announced that on August 1, the 650 area code will replace the 415 area code in the Stanford area. Between Aug. 1 and Jan. 31, 1998, callers dialing either area code and your Stanford telephone number will reach you, but after Feb. 1, 1998, callers must dial the 650 area code.

• Department publications: As you print or reprint department publications, carefully consider quantity. Remember that on Aug. 1, you will need to replace your brochures, letterhead, business cards, etc., so they reflect the new area code.
• Calls to Stanford: Anyone calling you from outside the 650 area code will need to know your new number, and that doesn't just mean telephone calls. Don't forget fax, modem and ISDN calls. Be sure you inform anyone - suppliers, vendors, contractors, etc. - who may be calling or faxing you routinely.
• Calls from Stanford: You may have to dial some calls differently from your Stanford phone. For example, after the change, you must dial 9+1+415 before calls to locations in San Francisco, Marin County, part of Daly City and Brisbane. Remember, if you have speed call numbers programmed on your phone, fax machine or modem that call these areas, you will have to change them to add the 9+1+415.

None of these changes will affect long-distance rates. Callsfrom the 650 area code into the 415 area code will cost the sameas before the change.

If you have questions on this change, call the CommunicationServices Help Line at 5-HELP.

- Jim Knox, Communication Services SR