Incoming messages are received 24 hours a day. Outgoing messages are sent during Cornell's normal business hours. All telex services are billed to departmental phone numbers. Cable messages are delivered to the postal office of the receiving country.
Cables can be costly.
Every five characters equals one word, and you are charged per word. Telex messages should include the telex number and name of the recipient. Messages notably long, technical, or in a foreign language must be emailed, faxed or delivered. Students working for a department need to receive departmental approval before sending a telex or cable. The actual person may or may not have received it.