How to stop the main types of nuisance, scam or unwanted calls.
Calling features and security
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Withhold your phone number Here are the steps to follow for a temporary or permanent solution to withhold your telephone number from the person you’re calling.
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Ex-directory services If you want to limit how your directory details are listed, choose from these options.
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Call Protect Learn how to easily block nuisance numbers and prevent spam calls from reaching you using Call Protect.
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Caller Display Caller Display shows you the number of the person calling, so you can decide whether to pick up the phone or leave it to your answering service.
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Call Diversion Call Diversion lets you divert calls to almost any phone, including your mobile.
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Call Barring Call Barring lets you stop certain types of calls from being made from your phone.
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Call Diversion for Digital Voice Call Diversion lets you divert your calls to almost any phone, including your mobile. Call Diversion can also divert calls while your phone line is in use.
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Call Waiting for Digital Voice Call Waiting alerts you when other callers are trying to reach you. You'll hear a discreet beep when someone's trying to get through to you while you're on the phone.
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3 Way Calling: If you've been upgraded to Digital Voice or Home Phone Standard This page explains how you can use 3 way calling and how to add and remove callers from your conference call.
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