How to use Call Waiting
Using Call Waiting
To answer a waiting call
1. When you hear the call waiting tone, you can acknowledge the incoming caller and place the established call on hold, by pressing the link, hook or flash button.
2. Use the link, hook or flash button to return to the original call or to alternate between callers.
To temporarily turn off Call Waiting signals before placing a call
Lift the receiver and press *70. Listen for a tone confirming the signals have been turned off. Place your call.
1. Callers will now receive a busy signal during this time or be rerouted to your Local Link Voicemail if you subscribe to this service.
2. Call Waiting service will be turned back on automatically once you hang up.
To temporarily turn off Call Waiting signals during a call
1. Press the link or flash button. Press *70 and listen for two short beeps confirming the signals have been turned off.
2. You will be returned to your call.
3. Callers will now receive a busy signal during this time or be routed to Voicemail service if you subscribe.
4. Call Waiting service will be turned back on automatically once you hang up.
Last updated: October 27, 2014
How to use Call Forwarding
Call Forward Universal
Using Call Forward Universal
1. Lift the receiver and press *72 and the designated telephone number.
2. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
3. Call Forward Universal feature is activated.
To cancel Call Forward Universal
1. Lift the receiver and press *73.
2. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
This feature is only available with Local Link without voicemail or with optional programmable voicemail.
Using Call Forward Busy Programmable
1. Lift the receiver and press *90.
2. When prompted, key in the designated phone number.
3. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
4. Call Forward Busy Programmable feature is activated.
To cancel Call Forward Busy Programmable
1. Lift the receiver and press *91.
2. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
Call Forward Don’t Answer Programmable
Forward an incoming call to a designated telephone number if the call is not answered after 4 rings.
Using Call Forward Don’t Answer Programmable
5. Lift the receiver and press *92 and the designated telephone number.
6. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
7. Call Forward Don’t Answer Programmable feature is activated.
To cancel Call Forward Don’t Answer Programmable
3. Lift the receiver and press *93.
4. Listen for two beeps then hang-up.
5.
Call Forward Busy Fixed to Voicemail
Forward an incoming call to the Local Link Voicemail when the line is busy.
This feature needs to be programmed by Bell Canada and is only available on Local Link with pre-programmed voicemail.
Call Forward Don’t Answer Fixed to Voicemail
Forward an incoming call to the Local Link Voicemail if the call is not answered after 4 rings.
This feature needs to be programmed by Bell Canada and is only available on Local Link with pre-programmed Voicemail.
Last updated: October 27, 2014
