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HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES '384' Exchange Expanded
University Information Systems has expanded the use of the "384" telephone exchange. Harvard University, like every other entity that uses telephones, faxes, and modems is using up telephone numbers at an increased rate. Use of the "384" reserve exchange – to date, predominately used for student telephone service using the 384-0000 through 384-4999 range – is being exted to fill the University's growing telecommunications needs. This exchange has been part of the available telephone number growth plan since 1993 and is now being pressed into further service for administrative telephone lines. The "384" exchange joins the other exchanges – 432, 493, 495, and 496 – to meet the continued growth of University telephone requirements. As with the other Harvard telephone exchanges, callers will only dial five digits when using the "384" numbers internally. For example, they will dial 4-XXXX to reach a number within the University or (617) 384-XXXX from outside the University. The planned implementation of the "384" exchange will prolong the possibility of five-digit dialing for some time. Initially, the "384" exchange will be used for behind-the-scenes lines in voice mail applications, software groups, and other "unseen" usage. Within months, however, the "384" exchange being assigned will be assigned to regular Harvard University lines.
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