What exactly is a board number? i asked for a phone num.. the lady gave me one and said..this is a board numbr

Question

What exactly is a board number? i asked for a phone num.. the lady gave me one and said..this is a board numbr

Answer 1

A switchboard number for an operator at the place you asked for a number for.

Answer 2

board number is short for switch board which connects all departments of that office in that building. operator will connect to the no.

Answer 3

Offices/big organizations usually have a telephone exchange board set up..the board no. is the main number, once u dial in, u need to know the extension of person u want to contact, else the operator at the reception can transfer your call to that person. Its not a direct no. to that person.