USI Residence Life FAQs

Housing FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about:

Phone Service

Can I bring my own phone/answering machine?
How do I get long distance telephone service or phone mail?
What if I have problems with my phone?

Q: Can I bring my own phone/answering machine?
If you are living in the residence halls or in the on-campus apartments, you may not bring your own phone or answering machine. These units utilized digital phone lines and the whole campus is on one telephone network. Phones are provided for you as part of your housing charges. Phone mail is available through telephone services for $20 per apartment per semester.

Q: How do I get long distance telephone service or phone mail?
USI Telecommunication Services - (812) 465-1080 - should be contacted to purchase a long distance plan. This department can also provide a plan for phone mail. USI has a telephone system that does not permit the use of standard telephone answering machines.

Q: What if I have problems with my phone?
USI Telecommunication Services - (812) 465-1080 - can also address any problems that you might have concerning your phone.