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Appendix C User Guidelines
Enhanced Services
Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR)—Caller ID Blocking
Call Waiting
Expected call and
network behavior
Caller ID is sent to the distant party for this call only. Users must repeat this
process at the start of each call.
User action required to
deactivate or end
No action required. This service is only in effect for the duration of the
current call.
Service description This feature allows the user to block the delivery of their Caller ID to the
number they are calling. This feature must be activated before dialing each
call and is only in effect for the duration of each call.
User action required to
activate or use
1. Lift the receiver
2. Listen for dial tone
3. Press *81
4. Listen for dial tone
5. Dial the telephone number you are calling
You must repeat this process at the start of each call.
Expected call and
network behavior
The user activates this service to hide their Caller ID when making an
outgoing call.
User action required to
deactivate or end
No action required. This service is only in effect for the duration of the
current call.
Service description The user can accept a call from a third party while engaging in an active call.
The SPA alerts the subscriber of the second incoming call by playing a call
waiting tone.
User action required to
activate or use
If you choose to answer the second call, do one of the following:
• Press and release your phone switch hook (the button you release when
you take your phone off the hook)
• Press the flash button (if your phone has one)
This puts your first call on hold and automatically connects you to your
second call.
To put your second caller back on hold and return to your first caller, press
the switch hook or flash button again. (You can alternate between calls as
often as you like.)
Expected call and
network behavior
If the user is on a call when another call comes in, they hear a series of
beeps/tones alerting them to the second call. The person calling hears
normal ringing.
User action required to
deactivate or end
See Cancel Call Waiting.