Assorted Features
All these features are FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle.
Call Transfer
Transfer a call to another number or add a third person to a call. When you hang up, the other two people can continue their conversation.
$2 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleTo Transfer a call, press and quickly release the switch hook to place the person you are talking with on hold. Listen for dial tone. Dial the third person's phone number. (If you have Speed Calling, you may dial one of your codes instead.) When the third person answers, you can talk privately before making it a Three Way conversation.
To complete the Transfer, press and quickly release the switch hook. You can now talk with both people at the same time. Hang up. The other two people can continue their conversation. You can cancel the Transfer at any time — if the third person did not answer, you received a busy signal or recording, or you wish to cancel the Transfer after talking to the third person. Just press and release the switch hook twice. You'll be reconnected to the person holding.
Notes: Any chargeable or long distance calls you place for the Transfer or Three Way conversation will be billed to your number. The switch hook is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some phones have a link or flash key you can press instead.
Call Waiting Display
Never miss a call while you're on the phone. Call Waiting alerts you to another incoming call. Put the first call "on hold" while you answer the second call. Or see who's calling before you decide whether to interrupt your current call. Enhanced Call Waiting and Caller ID features are required.
$2.30 per month FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle
Continuous Redial (*66) unlimited use
Redial busy numbers over and over until the line is free.
$4.55 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleNote: This feature is always active and available on a 60¢ per-use basis.
To activate, when you hear a busy signal, press and release the switch hook. Listen for dial tone. Press *66. If the line is still busy, hang up. Your phone will keep checking the number for up to 30 minutes. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free (some phones ring normally).
If you step away from the phone, don't worry — the call will not actually be placed unless you lift the handset when the special callback ring occurs. Lift the handset to indicate that you wish the call to go through, and it will.
To cancel your Continuous Redial request: Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Press *86. Listen for the confirmation announcement, and then hang up.
Deny Origination
Restrict the use of your telephone to incoming calls only. With Deny Origination, you cannot make any outgoing calls.
$2.50 per month FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle
Deny Termination
Restrict the use of your telephone to outbound calls only. With Deny Termination, you cannot accept any incoming calls.
$2.50 per month FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle
Enhanced Call Waiting
Call Waiting alerts you when another call is waiting. You can put your first call "on hold" and answer the second. A reminder tone will be heard about 10 seconds later if the second call remains unanswered. The second call hears the normal ringing tone only.
$3 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleTo answer the second call: Simply press and quickly release the switch hook (or flash button on some phones) for about 1 second. Your first caller will be placed on hold and you will automatically be connected to the second caller.
To alternate between calls: Simply press and quickly release the switch hook (or flash button) to put the caller to whom you are speaking on hold and connect with the holding caller. While you talk with one caller, the other caller will hear only silence; each conversation remains private.
To end either call: Hang up. Your phone will ring - when you answer it, you'll be connected with the remaining caller.
Disable Call Waiting — Use this feature on a per call basis, and eliminate call waiting tones from interrupting your conversations, Internet or other modem or fax connection. Call Waiting is reinstated after the call is completed.
Disable Call Waiting before getting a call by pressing 70# and then entering the number you wish to call. Disable Call Waiting during a call by depressing the switch hook for one second, listen for a dial tone, then press 70#. Listen for a special beep, then depress the switch hook and return to your call.
To disable Call Waiting before making a call, lift handset and listen for dial tone. Press 70#. Listen for confirmation tone. Dial your call as usual. Now your call will not be interrupted by the Call Waiting tone - callers will hear a busy signal or their call will be forwarded to a predetermined destination if you have Call Forward Busy Line. After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically turns on again.
To disable Call Waiting during a call (this option is available if you subscribe to Three Way Calling.) Press and release the switch hook or flash button. Press 70#. Listen for confirmation tone. You will then automatically be reconnected to your call. After you hang up, Call Waiting turns on again.
Last Call Return (*69) unlimited use
Find out who just called when you couldn't get to the phone in time. Then return the call by dialing a simple code.
$4.55 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleNote: This feature is always active and available on a 60¢ per-use basis.
To activate: Press *69. The call will go through like a normal call and your phone will dial the person who just dialed you. If the line is busy, hang up. Your phone will keep trying the line for up to 30 minutes. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free. (Some phones just ring normally.)
If you step away from the phone, don't worry - the call will not actually be placed unless you lift the handset when the special callback ring occurs. Lift the handset to indicate that you wish the call to go through automatically, and it will.
To cancel your Last Call Return request, lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *89. Listen for the confirmation announcement, and then hang up.
Personalized Ring
Add a completely separate phone number to your existing line, with a unique-sounding ring. Great for the home office or the kids in the family. You can list the personalized ring number in the directory.
$3.50 per month FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle
Revertive Dialing (Intercom)
Call someone in another room or on another floor of your home or office. This feature will allow you to call your own number.
To use Revertive Dialing, lift handset and listen for dial tone. Dial your own phone number. Hang up. The phone will ring and when someone answers it, pick up the handset, and you will be talking to someone else in your home or office on your own phone line.
$2 per month FREE on the LiteBlue Bundle
Speed Calling
Place calls to as many as 8 numbers by dialing a one-digit code followed by the pound (#) button. This includes long distance numbers.
$2.60 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleTo establish your list of 8 numbers, lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Dial 74# (the activating code). Wait for dial tone. Dial the one-digit access code (choose a number from 2 to 9). Dial the required telephone number (preceded by 1 + area code if the number is long distance). Listen for confirmation tone to indicate your Speed Calling number has been established. Hang up. You can now add the next number, etc.
To use Speed Calling, lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Dial the appropriate one-digit access code (from 2 to 9). Press the # button.
To change your list, proceed with steps indicated for establishing your list and the new number(s) will be recorded over the old.
To cancel a Speed Calling number, lift handset and listen for dial tone. Dial 74# (the activating code). Wait for dial tone. Dial the one-digit access code (from 2 to 9) for the number you want to cancel. Listen for cancellation tone. Dial tone returns - hang up.
Three-Way Calling
Add a third party to a call in progress.
$2.30 per month FREE on the LiteBlue BundleTo add a third party, press the switch hook or the flash button for about one second to put the first party on hold. Listen for dial tone and immediately dial the number of the third party. Note: Speed calling codes may be used. When the third party answers, you may talk privately before completing your Three Way connection.
To add the first party currently on hold, press the switch hook for about one second or press the flash button; your Three Way conversation is now in effect. If the third party does not answer or if the line is busy, press the switch hook twice and you will be reconnected to your original party.
To disconnect the third party, press the switch hook for about one second. You will now be restored to your original call. A new third party may now be added by following the steps above.
To disconnect completely, hang up. If either of the other two parties hangs up, you can continue talking with the remaining one.