Call Forwarding-No Answer
This feature is
separate and distinct from the two call forwarding features listed
above. After a set number of rings and no one answers the phone, the
call is forwarded to a fixed number. This second number is determined at
the time of activation and cannot be changed. Free HMU feature |
Call Forwarding-Busy
This feature is
separate and distinct from Call Forwarding - All. If your line is busy,
an incoming call will automatically be forwarded to a fixed number. This
number is determined at the time of activation and cannot be changed.
Call Forwarding - All will override this feature. This option is always
active. Free HMU feature |
Call Forwarding-All
Forwards all calls to another number. You can change the second number
when needed. Free HMU feature |
Three-way
Calling
You can talk with two other parties at the same time.
Free HMU feature |
Call
Waiting
When you're using your telephone, a tone alerts you that
another call is coming in. You can switch between the call you're on
and the new one. Free HMU feature |
Cancel
Call Waiting
Activate this feature for those times you wish to cancel Call
Waiting. Works well if you have a fax machine or dial up Internet
service on the same line as you're telephone. Free HMU feature |
Call
Transfer
Allows you to transfer calls to a third party. The person
initiating the transfer can either stay on the line or hang up without
disrupting the call. Similar to transferring calls at work, you can
now transfer calls from home to another telephone number. If you
transfer calls to a cellular phone or a long distance number,
normal charges may apply to your telephone. Free HMU feature |
Caller
ID Blocking
Prevents your phone number from being displayed on Caller ID
display panels. When you place a call, the identification panel on the
receiving caller's ID panel will indicate an unknown name and number.
Helps prevent any unlisted numbers from showing up on a caller ID box.
Free HMU feature |
Priority
Ringing
You can tell by a distinctive ring when designated people are
calling. Free HMU feature |
Anonymous
Call Rejection
Rejects incoming calls from callers who have their name and
number blocked. May be helpful in reducing telemarketing calls.
Free HMU feature |
Telemarketer Rejection
Reduces the
amount of unwanted telemarketing calls. Incoming numbers are
pre-screened. Friends and family come through but telemarketers are
turned away by a pre-recorded message. Free HMU feature |
Speed
Dial 8 Numbers
Program 8 frequently called numbers and use a one digit code instead.
Free HMU feature |
Second
Directory Number
Allows a second directory number to be assigned at a residence.
When the second number is dialed, telephones will ring with a
distinctive ringing pattern to identify which number is being called.
Works well for parents tired of answering calls for their children or
roommates sharing one telephone line. $2.99/mo |
Caller
ID with Call Waiting
Combines Caller ID with Call
Waiting. You can see who is calling while you're on another call with
a Caller ID box equipped to receive Caller ID with Call Waiting.
Caller ID Name and Number and Call Waiting features must also be
active in order for this feature to work. $2.99/mo |
Voicemail
When someone calls, and you line is busy or no one answers, the call
will roll over to voice mail. If someone leaves a message, a stuttered
dial tone is heard when you pick up your telephone. You can also
retrieve your messages from any other phone by using your personal PIN
code. $2.99/mo |
Speed
Dial 30 Numbers
Program 30 frequently called numbers and use a two digit code
instead. $2.99/mo |
Caller ID Name and Number
A special unit
displays the number of the telephone and name of the caller before you
pick up your telephone. An add on display unit or display telephone is
necessary. $4.99/mo |
Sim
(Simultaneous) Ring
Program up to four phone numbers, that ring simultaneously,
when the main number is dialed. These numbers may be other telephones,
cell phones or even pager numbers. The first phone answered will be
connected to the call. $4.99/mo |
