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Call Forwarding
Immediate - Allows user to immediately forward incoming calls to a pre-selected phone number when users cell phone is turned on or off. No Answer - Allows user to forward incoming calls to a pre-selected phone number when there is no answer on users cell phone. If cell phone is turned on, the phone will ring four times and then transfer to the forwarding number. If the phone is turned off, all calls are immediately transferred to the forwarding number. Instructions can also be found on U. S. Cellular website
Instructions:
Call Forwarding - Immediate
To Activate
- Press *71
- enter 1+ area code + phone number where calls are to be forwarded
- Press SEND
- Listen for confirmation tones
- Press END
To Cancel
- Press *710+ SEND
- Listen for confirmation tones
- Press END
Call Forwarding - No Answer
To Activate
- Press *74
- enter 1+ area code + phone number where calls are to be forwarded
- Press SEND
- Listen for confirmation tones
- Press END
To Cancel
- Press *740+ SEND
- Listen for confirmation tones
- Press END
Redirect to Voicemail
(must do this when you no longer want forwarding)
- Press *74##
- Enter your 10 digit cell number
- Press SND
- Press END
Three-Way Calling - Conference
Allows user to conference in another party with the initial party on the line.
Instructions:
To Activate:
- Place 1st call, Wait for answer
- With 1st caller on line, Press SND to get Dial Tone
- Enter the 3rd party's phone number and Press SND
- After 3rd party answers, Press 3+ SND to connect all parties
- To speak privately to each party, Press 2+ SND to alternate between parties
- To end conversation with the current party and switch to the other party, Press 1+ SND
Voice Mail
A telephone mailbox that answers a call, plays a greeting and records messages for busy or ring no answer calls. Voice mail users with digital equipment get a visual message-waiting indicator that signals when new messages are received.
Instructions:
If mailbox is not set-up, call 800-305-2501 Ext 4222 and ask for mailbox setup.
To activate from cell phone:
- Call your 10-digit cell number + SND
- Enter the default password – 9-9-9-9
- Follow the tutorial.
To activate from landline phone:
- Call your 7-digit cell number , press (*) to interrupt greeting
- Enter the default password – 9-9-9-9
- Follow the tutorial
You may access further instructions at www.uscellular.com
Caller ID
Allows user to view the phone number of incoming calls on a digital handset, provided the incoming number is not call blocked or trunked.
Caller ID Blocking
(included in plan) Calls sent without your number registering on the receiver’s phone. (Call 800-205-2501 Ext 4222 to activate the feature.)
Call Waiting
Allows user to answer another incoming call by putting original party on hold.
Instructions:
- To place original call on hold, or alternate between calls; Press SND
- To end present call and answer incoming or holding call; Press 1 SND
Hands Free Calling
Earpiece unit (included in phone box of most phones or may be optional). Most phones may have an optional hands free install kit available (separate purchase).
Roaming
When traveling, you may encounter difficulties making or receiving calls while roaming. It’s a good idea to call U.S. Cellular’s Roaming Support Center before you travel (1-888-872-7462). They will take measures to make sure your U.S. Cellular phone will work in this location.
In the event of a problem, please call U.S. Cellular's toll free number at 1-800-305-2501, which is available 24 hours a day. You may also call *611 (toll-free) from your cell phone. This will connect you to the customer service department of the carrier in whose network you are roaming. They can then assist you. See U.S. Cellular’s website for more information on roaming.