Call Waiting:
Lets you know when someone is calling while your on the phone.

 

How it works:

To answer a waiting call:

  • When you're on the phone, a special tone tells you a second call is waiting.

  • Simple press and release the "switchhook" on your telephone.  Your first caller is automatically placed on hold, while you're connected with a second caller.

If you choose not to answer the incoming call:

  • You'll hear a special tone to remind you of the waiting call.

To alternate between callers:

  • Simple press and quickly release the "switchhook."  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'll be connected with the remaining caller.

To "turn off" Call Waiting during a call:

  • Press and release the "switchook."

  • Press *70 (on rotary phone, dial 117.)

  • Listen for the confirmation tone. You'll automatically be reconnected to your call.

  • After you hang up, call Waiting automatically "turns on" again.

Note: You must have Three Way Calling to "turn off" Call Waiting during a call. The "swithchook" 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.