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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:

Call Forwarding - Immediate

To Activate

  • Press *72
  • Enter area code + phone number where calls are to be forwarded
  • Press SEND
  • Listen for confirmation tones
  • Press END

To Cancel

  • Press *720+ SEND
  • Listen for confirmation tones
  • Press END

Call Forwarding - No Answer

To Activate

  • Press *92
  • Enter area code + phone number where calls are to be forwarded
  • Press SEND
  • Listen for confirmation tones
  • Press END

To Cancel

  • Press *920+ SEND
  • Listen for confirmation tones
  • Press END

Three-Way Calling - Conference

Allows user to conference in another party with the initial party on the line.

Instructions:

During conversation with current party, press SEND (A new dial tone may or may not be heard) Dial third party's 10-digit telephone number and press SEND Once third party answers, press SEND and all three will be connected To drop third party from call and continue with original party, press SEND

Voice Mail

U.S. Cellular voice mail instructions for setup and retrieval can be found here: http://www.uscellular.com/services/voice-mail/index.html

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.