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PBX

Which numbers do I need

You need to remember the following numbers:

Number
42 Check that your phone works
43 Get these instructions read out
5xx Call another handset
6X Call a fixed phone at key locations
8 Your voicemail

Numbering plan

Each PBX / phone system has a numbering plan. GBEU Phone uses the following:

prefix description
0.* prefix for dialling out
1.* reserved
2.. 3-digit admin functions
3.* unused
4. 2-digit automated announcements
5.. 3-digit numbers for DECT handsets
6. 2-digit numbers for fixed phones
7.* reserved for future use (groups)
8 Voicemail
9.* reserved

Forward, Conferencing,

Asterisk supports several features like call forwarding, conferencing and others. These can be reached via your phone's keys. See the DECT handset and wired phone pages respectively.