Network switch upgrade for Hamilton Hall and intermittent phone services


Due to a network upgrade planned for Hamilton Hall as part of a wider system upgrade, telephone services across campus will be intermittent on Sunday August 12, 2018 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m..  Calls going in and out of the university will continue to work. Callers will also be able to direct their calls using the Speech Attendant.  However, inter-campus calling will be interrupted during the upgrade window.

To reach Campus Security during this time:

  • Direct Dial: 905-522-4135
  • Any on campus pay phone – no charge dial “Security Button”
  • Dial ‘88’ on any campus phone.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UTS Service Desk at uts@mcmaster.ca or 905‐525‐9140 ext. 2‐HELP (24357)