Calling Features and Star Codes

Use these codes from your home phone.

Star Codes and Calling Features

How to use Star Codes

The following table describes various calling features and how to use them on your phone.

Note: Some features may not be available in all areas or with some types of service. Some features require a monthly subscription to the service or may incur a usage fee.

FeatureDescriptionTurn OnTurn Off
Anonymous Call RejectionPrevents anonymous calls from callers who block delivery of their Caller ID information (name and/or phone number) Dial *77 Dial *87
Call BlockPrevents calls from select phone numbers and gives callers a recorded message that lets them know you're not accepting calls currently Dial *60 Dial *80
Call ForwardingForwards your incoming calls to another number Dial *72 or 72#Dial *73 or 73# 
Call ReturnRedials the most recent number that called you Dial *69 Dial *89
Call TraceTraces the number of the last incoming call received, when the call warrants legal action1 Dial *57 
Call WaitingAllows you to take another call without disconnecting the one you're on by putting the first call on hold while you answer the second  Dial *70
Caller ID BlockPrevents your name and number from being displayed on the Caller ID of the person you're callingDial *67 
Repeat DialingCalls a busy number and alerts you when the line is freeDial *66Dial *86
Last updated: December 7, 2022

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