Call Waiting Instructions
To answer a waiting call:
- When you are on the phone, a special tone tells you a second call is waiting.
- Simply press and quickly release the switch-hook* on your telephone. Your first call is automatically placed on hold while you are connected with the second caller.
If you choose not to answer the incoming call:
- You will hear a special tone to remind you of the waiting call.
- To alternate between callers:
- Simply press and quickly release the switch-hook. While you talk with one caller, the other will automatically be placed on hold. Each conversation remains private.
To end either call:
- Hang up.
- Your phone will ring.
- When you answer, you will be connected with the remaining caller.
To deactivate Call Waiting BEFORE making a call:
- Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
- Press *70.
- Listen for the confirmation tone.
- Dial the telephone number you wish to call. Now your call will not be interrupted by the Call Waiting tone. Other callers will hear a busy signal.
- After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically activates again.
To deactivate Call Waiting DURING a call:
- Press and release the switch-hook.
- Press *70.
- Listen for the confirmation tone. You will automatically be reconnected to your call.
- After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically activates again.
Note:
- You must have Three-Way Calling to deactivate Call Waiting during a call.
*The switch-hook is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some telephones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead