What is the main difference between Meridian and U-M Voice Mail?
U-M Voice Mail is based on 10-digit mailbox numbers (while Meridian is based on 7-digits). The 10-digits are the full phone number; that is, area code + 7 digits. For example: 734-763-2000 • Do I have to dial all 10-digits to call someone? No, you should still use the 5-digit shortcut when calling a campus number from a campus phone — or the 7-digit number when calling from off-campus. Ten digits are used only to identify your U-M Voice Mailbox when retrieving messages. • How do I log in to U-M Voice Mail for the FIRST TIME? Here are the steps that should be followed when logging in the first time: • Dial the U-M Voice Mail access number for your campus: • 6-2500 – Ann Arbor (734-936-2500) • 3-5312 – Dearborn (313-593-5312) • 2-3323 – Flint (810-762-3323) • Listen to the introductory message. • After the Mailbox? prompt: • If you are calling from your office phone– Press # (This will automatically forward your mailbox number to the voice mail system.) • OR, if you are calling from an