Overview

Technology Services currently operates three different phone platforms. The current, more advanced and forward looking platform is Cisco VoIP. The older, less advanced platforms are Broadsoft using Polycom VoIP phones and Frontier Centrex using analog phones. All new service requests and major changes to existing services are being required to use the Cisco VoIP platform. Current Phone Systems

Phone Devices

Customers are required to purchase their own devices that are supported by Technology Services for new service requests. Existing devices are supported as long as the manufacturer is still providing updates. Supported Phone Models and Suggested Cisco Phone Vendors

There are seven supported Cisco VoIP phone models, each with different features for a variety of users. You can also purchase expansion modules and conference stations. See details for Cisco VoIP phone and expansion modules.

Contact Information

Email
tcom-request@tamu.edu
Phone
979.845.8300

Cost

Texas A&M University (Part 02) rates are displayed below. See General Computing Rates for TAMUS, Non-TAMUS, and Auxiliary Rates.

Service Description Unit Rate in $ Item Code/Product/Service
Phone Line Monthly 14.40 FTRCC
Service Fee One-Time 45.00 SERVFEE
VoIP CISCO CCX (Optional-Call Center) Monthly 120.00 CISCOUCCX

Request

Request Phone Service

For complex service requests contact Help Desk Central at 979.845.8300 or email tcom-request@tamu.edu to set up a meeting, ask questions or talk through the details of your needs.

Step 1: Confirm the appropriate network is in place and that your building supports VoIP. If you require a new POE network drop, complete the Network Request form on the Building Connections page. Do not proceed to Step 3 until Step 1 is completed.

Step 2: Order and receive your physical phone and/or headset. Technology Services has a list of supported Cisco phone models and potential vendors you can access by clicking  here. To help you choose the best device for your needs, please review the Cisco VoIP devices featured in the “Cisco Options at a Glance” PDF.

Step 3: Only after step 1 has been completed, Email the completed VoIP Service Order Form to tcom-request@tamu.edu.

If you are requesting more than 1 service request, use our VoIP Service Order Summary Form. For Expansion Module Programming, complete and attach the VoIP Phone Expansion Module Program Sheet.

Disconnect Phone Service/Surplus Phones

Disconnect a phone line

Please email tcom-request@tamu.edu to disconnect a phone line.

Surplus a phone

Please surplus unwanted phone(s) by following instructions at https://logistics.tamu.edu/surplus-property/.

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Resources

Self-Service Options

Call Forwarding and Voicemail
Call forwarding allows you to forward calls from your office telephone to another telephone, such as your home phone or cell phone. You can also check your office voicemail from off campus. The first step to getting these features set up is to confirm what type of phone you have: Polycom phones and Cisco phones are branded with their names, and Centrex phones are analog phones that do NOT show Cisco or Polycom branding.

Cisco VoIP
**Please note: Cisco is the only phone system that can be managed remotely. Instructions are available via the instructions download.

  • Forwarding - Call forwarding instructions can be viewed on the instructions download.
  • Voice mail - Voicemail instructions can be found on the instructions download.
  • Jabber Soft Phone - An application that is installed on a Windows or MAC device that can place and receive calls just like you are at your office desk. Instructions are available via the instructions download to add the Jabber client on your computer.

BroadSoft/Polycom VoIP
**Please note:  To set up these features you will need to be on campus.

  • Forwarding - Call forwarding instructions can be viewed on the VoIP Telephone page.
  • Voicemail - You can check your office voicemail from off campus. Help Desk Central has provided step-by-step instructions for managing your voice mail. You can also forward your voicemail to your email account and receive an email alert when you receive a voicemail. To learn how, visit the Voicemail to Email page.

Centrex
**Please note:  To set up these features you will need to be on campus.

Manufacturers Quick Start Guides

Help and Support

For support using the VoIP service, contact Help Desk Central at 979.845.8300 or email tcom-request@tamu.edu.

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