Unlike most telephone companies, Armstrong does not charge you an extra fee for calling features. Here is a brief guide to using these features:
| Feature | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Call Rejection | Incoming calls from blocked telephone numbers receive a message that you do not accept calls from blocked numbers | Dial *77 to activate, *87 to deactivate |
| Call Blocking | Callers included on this list are blocked but hear a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Manage this feature online |
| Call Forwarding | Send your incoming calls to another telephone number | Dial *72, after tone dial number to forward calls to; to cancel *73 |
| Call Waiting | Allows you to receive a second call while talking on the telephone | Press receiver or flash button to toggle between calls |
| Caller ID | Displays the name and number of incoming callers when available | Must have a compatible telephone or caller ID unit |
| Caller ID on TV | Displays the name and number of incoming callers when available on TV | Requires compatible set-top box |
| Caller ID Blocking | Blocks your telephone number on a per call basis | Dial *67 then your number; to unblock dial *82 then your number |
| Do Not Disturb | Incoming calls receive a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Dial *78 to activate, *79 to deactivate |
| Return Call | Automatically redial the last incoming call, when available | Dial *69 to activate, *89 to cancel |
| Repeat Call | Automatically redials a busy telephone number | Dial *66 to activate, *86 to cancel |
| Selective Call Forwarding | Send select incoming calls to another telephone number | Manage this feature online |
| Schedule Call Forwarding | Automatically forward incoming calls to another telephone number based on your schedule | Manage this feature online |
| Speed Calling | Dial your favorite numbers by entering a number 2-8 and then # | Manage this feature online |
| Three Way Calling | Allows you to host a mini-conference call | Press receiver to place first call on hold, dial the third person's number, press the receiver button to add the first person to the call |
| 900/976 Call Blocking | Calls to these telephone numbers are blocked | Block may not be removed |
| Call Trace | Logs a telephone number to provide to authorities by subpoena | Dial *57 after receiving a threatening or harassing call |
| Directory Assistance Block | Blocks outbound calls to directory assistance | Manage this feature online |
| International Toll Restriction | Blocks outbound calls to International telephone numbers | Manage this feature online |
| Feature | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Call Rejection | Incoming calls from blocked telephone numbers receive a message that you do not accept calls from blocked numbers | Dial *77 to activate, *87 to deactivate |
| Call Blocking | Callers included on this list are blocked but hear a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Dial *60 then follow the voice prompts |
| Call Forwarding | Send your incoming calls to another telephone number | Dial *72, after tone dial number to forward calls to; to cancel *73 |
| Call Forwarding Busy | Forward your calls to another number when your phone is already in use | Dial *90 to activate, *91 to deactivate |
| Call Forwarding No Answer | Forward your calls to another number when you don't answer the phone | Dial *92 to activate, *93 to deactivate |
| Call Waiting | Allows you to receive a second call while talking on the telephone | Press receiver or flash button to toggle between calls |
| Caller ID | Displays the name and number of incoming callers when available | Must have a compatible telephone or caller ID unit |
| Caller ID Blocking | Blocks your telephone number on a per call basis | Dial *67 then your number; to unblock dial *82 then your number |
| Do Not Disturb | Incoming calls receive a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Dial *78 to activate, *79 to deactivate |
| Distinctive Ring | Announces up to 10 important callers with a different ring pattern | Dial *61 then follow the voice prompts |
| No Solicitation | Screens incoming calls. Incoming calls flagged as private or not available will be routed to a recorded announcement. All other calls will be delivered. | Dial *78 to activate, *79 to deactivate |
| Reminder Service | Allows you to program your phone to ring at a selected time. | Dial #76, wait for 3 beeps. Dial a reminder time in 24-hour format. You will receive 3 beeps to confirm your reminder. Dial #77 to cancel |
| Return Call | Automatically redial the last incoming call, when available | Dial *69 to activate, *89 to cancel |
| Repeat Call | Automatically redials a busy telephone number | Dial *66 to activate, *86 to cancel |
| Selective Call Acceptance | Setup a list of telephone numbers that are permitted to call you. All other calls will be rejected. | Dial *64 then follow the voice prompts |
| Selective Call Forwarding | Send select incoming calls to another telephone number | Dial *63 then follow the voice prompts |
| Speed Calling 8 | Dial your 8 favorite numbers quickly | Select a number 2-9 then dial *74. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number you have selected and the telephone number you want to store. 3 beeps indicate the number is stored. |
| Speed Calling 30 | Dial your 30 favorite numbers quickly | Select a number 20-49 then dial *75. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number you have selected and the telephone number you want to store. 3 beeps indicate the number is stored. |
| Three Way Calling | Allows you to host a mini-conference call | Press receiver to place first call on hold, dial the third person's number, press the receiver button to add the first person to the call |
| 900/976 Call Blocking | Calls to these telephone numbers are blocked | |
| Call Trace | Logs a telephone number to provide to authorities by subpoena | Dial *57 after receiving a threatening or harassing call |
| Feature | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Call Rejection | Incoming calls from blocked telephone numbers receive a message that you do not accept calls from blocked numbers | Dial *77 to activate, *87 to deactivate |
| Call Blocking | Callers included on this list are blocked but hear a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Manage this feature online |
| Call Forwarding | Send your incoming calls to another telephone number | Dial *72, after tone dial number to forward calls to; to cancel *73 |
| Call Waiting | Allows you to receive a second call while talking on the telephone | Press receiver or flash button to toggle between calls |
| Caller ID | Displays the name and number of incoming callers when available | Must have a compatible telephone or caller ID unit |
| Caller ID on TV | Displays the name and number of incoming callers when available on TV | Requires compatible set-top box |
| Caller ID Blocking | Blocks your telephone number on a per call basis | Dial *67 then your number; to unblock dial *82 then your number |
| Do Not Disturb | Incoming calls receive a message that you are not currently accepting calls | Dial *78 to activate, *79 to deactivate |
| Return Call | Automatically redial the last incoming call, when available | Dial *69 to activate, *89 to cancel |
| Repeat Call | Automatically redials a busy telephone number | Dial *66 to activate, *86 to cancel |
| Selective Call Forwarding | Send select incoming calls to another telephone number | Manage this feature online |
| Schedule Call Forwarding | Automatically forward incoming calls to another telephone number based on your schedule | Manage this feature online |
| Speed Calling | Dial your favorite numbers by entering a number 2-8 and then # | Manage this feature online |
| Three Way Calling | Allows you to host a mini-conference call | Press receiver to place first call on hold, dial the third person's number, press the receiver button to add the first person to the call |
| 900/976 Call Blocking | Calls to these telephone numbers are blocked | Block may not be removed |
| Call Trace | Logs a telephone number to provide to authorities by subpoena | Dial *57 after receiving a threatening or harassing call |
| Directory Assistance Block | Blocks outbound calls to directory assistance | Manage this feature online |
| International Toll Restriction | Blocks outbound calls to International telephone numbers | Manage this feature online |
