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What Are Star Codes? #
Star codes (* codes) are quick shortcuts you can dial to activate or deactivate features on your Residential Voice service. These codes help you manage your line without any complicated setup.
Essential Star Codes #
- Call Forwarding
- Activate: Dial
*72
, followed by the phone number to forward calls. - Deactivate: Dial
*73
.
- Activate: Dial
- Do Not Disturb
- Activate: Dial
*78
to send all calls directly to voicemail. - Deactivate: Dial
*79
.
- Activate: Dial
- Anonymous Call Blocking
- Activate: Dial
*77
to block calls from numbers with no Caller ID. - Deactivate: Dial
*87
.
- Activate: Dial
- Caller ID Blocking (Per Call)
- Dial
*67
, then the number you’re calling, to block your Caller ID.
- Dial
- Last Call Return
- Dial
*69
to automatically call back the last number that called you.
- Dial
- Call Waiting (Disable Temporarily)
- Dial
*70
before making a call to disable Call Waiting for that call.
- Dial
- Call Trace
- Dial
*57
to trace the last incoming call. This may assist law enforcement in case of harassment.
- Dial
How to Use Star Codes #
- Pick up your phone and listen for the dial tone.
- Dial the star code (*XX) followed by any additional numbers if required.
- Listen for the confirmation tone to ensure the feature is activated or deactivated.
Pro Tips for Star Codes #
- Convenience: Save this list or bookmark it for quick access.
- Troubleshooting: If a star code isn’t working, contact our support team for assistance.
- Call Trace Usage: Only use
*57
for serious issues involving unwanted or harassing calls.