Student phone service information
Billing
EIU Telecommunications office provides the On-Campus phone service for students. Local service costs are covered by a student's Housing fees. Unlike many metropolitan area phone services, local service at Eastern Illinois University is unlimited. In addition to standard dial tone, our office provides many of the same calling features that you are accustomed to receiving from your local phone company. To obtain custom calling features and/or voice mail, you must sign up at the Telecommunications Office.
If you have additional questions, give us a call at 581-4357.
Calling Features and Costs
| Feature | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Service | Included in Housing Fee | |
| Caller ID Number Display | Free | |
| Calling Name Display | Free | |
| Call Waiting | Free | |
| Speed Calling | Free | |
| Voice Mail | Free | |
Dialing Instructions
- Dialing ON-CAMPUS numbers require dialing the 7-digit phone number (ex. the number 581-4357).
- Dialing (Local) OFF-CAMPUS (Local exchanges are 205, 208, 218, 232, 234, 235, 238, 246, 254, 258, 259, 266, 273, 276, 294, 295, 317, 345, 348, 460, 508, 512, 549, 639, 790, 798, 929, 956, 957, 961, 962) - dialing the 10-digit number (ex. 217-235-2525)
- Dialing Long Distance (anywhere outside of Charleston or Mattoon) requires a pre-paid calling card. These cards may be purchased at most retail stores.
Student Long Distance Service
Dialing Long Distance (anywhere outside of Charleston or Mattoon) requires a pre-paid calling card. These cards may be purchased at most retail stores.