Frequently Asked Questions
Telecomms
- An entry in the online telephone directory is incorrect. How do I change it?
- Can I use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving?
- Can I use skype for free internet telephony?
- I want to delete an entry in the online telephone directory. Who do I contact?
- My name does not appear in the online telephone directory, what should I do?
An entry in the online telephone directory is incorrect. How do I change it?
If you want to alter the information given on the pages for your Department/College, then please contact your Directory Co-ordinator by using the email address at the top of the directory page (a list of co-ordinators can also be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/services/telecom/onlinedirectory/coord/)
Can I use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving?
From 1 December 2003 it has been an offence to use a hand-held mobile device whilst driving.
From February 27 2007, if you use a hand-held mobile device whilst driving, you face being awarded three penalty points on your driving license and a fine of £60.
Whilst hands-free mobile device are exempt from the above legislation, you may still face prosecution if you fail to have proper control of your vehicle. Additionally, if you have an accident whilst using a hands-free mobile device, you may be charged with careless or dangerous driving.
Can I use skype for free internet telephony?
The ITS policy on acceptable use of skype is documented here:
I want to delete an entry in the online telephone directory. Who do I contact?
If you want to alter the information given on the pages for your Department/College, then please contact your Directory Co-ordinator by using the email address at the top of the directory page (a list of co-ordinators can also be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/services/telecom/onlinedirectory/coord/)
My name does not appear in the online telephone directory, what should I do?
If you want to alter the information given on the pages for your Department/College, then please contact your Directory Co-ordinator by using the email address at the top of the directory page (a list of co-ordinators can also be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/services/telecom/onlinedirectory/coord/)
