My friend is at Lancaster University and I don't like to phone the 0870 number, would prefer to use the REAL number if poss! The first digits of my friends number are:

0870 7535

There are another three seemingly random numbers, but I am reluctant to post them, as it is not my number!

The extention number of my friend is not in anyway related to the outside line number, I admit this is strange but there appears to be no logical pattern.

I tried all three numbers with both the last four digits of the internal and external and her fone did not ring.

it rang continuously on two numbers but I would've thought that the university hall service would have an answering service and I let it ring ample times.

Any other suggestions? Thanks for your support!

Hiya!

This information relates to CityBlock 1 & 2 in Lancaster - is it the same for the uni?

Original question was here:
http://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi?board=test;action=display;num=...

To dial out there are two methods available:
1. Dial 1414 and enter dognbonezone system OR:
2. Dial any allowed number (there is a list on our phones - eg. CityBlock management, Telephone Connexions, local police, room-to-room etc.) - these calls are free to us.

It is normal BT lines that are connected to our phone system. There are 10 BT lines that come into the building with switching equipment in the basement (which I have seen operating). Only 8 outside lines can be used at any one time with a recorded "Please wait for a moment - the system is busy" message if this is exceeded.

When using method 2) to dial out, we just pick up the phone and dial as normal. The BT line connects as normal. It is not a VoIP system.

If we dial a number not listed just from picking up the phone (as you would do at home), the system downstairs cuts off the line as soon as you dial a number different from what it expects - eg. CityBlock managment we could dial the same number, but change one digit and the system would cut off at that digit.

The telephone network is provided and maintained by the company telephone connexions (carlisle).

Sorry about the delay in answering the original thread - I set the Watch Topic option, but unfortunately didn't receive an email!

Thanks,
Alex.

Just to clarify:

Dognbonezone do not provide the telephone system at either Lancaster Uni or CityBlock.

They just provide the ability to make calls and have no control over the incoming number or calls.

Thanks,
Alex.

Ah, good idea! I'll try that on Tuesday =o)

I spent quite some time trying to find the geographic number today -
Here goes the chain:

1) Number allocated by BT ->

2) Number leased to Your Communications Ltd (0800 195 9000 www.yourcommunications.co.uk)

2) Number sub-leased to Catalyst Management Ltd (0800 092 0011 http://www.catalystmanagement.co.uk/)

3) Number sub-sub-leased to Telephone Connexions
(No website?)

4) Provided to Building (CityBlock 2)

All of these companies know the geographic number, but none will actually reveal it. BT state the number is ex-directory so cannot share it either.

Any suggestions what I can try?
Alex.

You could track down their offices and hold them hostage till they agree to release the numbers

The top two want written permission of what?  Isn't it obvious that some countries can't call NGNs?

You should seriously consider my earlier suggestion...

Another idea - try to find someone with a personal number (070 prefix) as some of those actually identify witheld callers.  Argos sell a product like this in their catalogue.

Call that number/that person on the personal number and see what it is.  Worth a try