Call Forward - Busy

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How it works:

Incoming calls that encounter a busy signal can be forwarded to another telephone number. The subscriber can change the forward to number. The cost of Call Forward - Busy is $2.50 a month.

How to use:

1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Press *90. (On a rotary phone, dial 1190.)
3. Listen for dial tone.
4. Dial the number where you want your calls forwarded. Dial the number exactly as if you are calling directly. For a local number, dial the 7-digit phone number. For a long distance number, dial "1" plus the area code. If you have speed calling, you may dial one of your codes instead. Long distance charges will be billed to you.
5. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward - Busy is in effect.

If line is busy, or there is no answer:

1. Hang up.
2. Within two minutes, repeat steps 1-4 above. You will hear a confirmation tone to let you know your Call Forward - Busy is in effect.

To deactivate:

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2. Press *91. (On a rotary phone, dial 1191.)
3. Listen for confirmation tone, and then hang up. Your Call Forward - Busy is now "off".