Learn about calling features and star codes

Use these codes from your home phone.


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.

 

FeatureDescription
Anonymous Call RejectionStop calls from people who block their name or phone number from being displayed
  • ON: Press *77
  • OFF: Press *87
Call BlockStop up to 10 numbers in the same area code from ringing through to your phone and gives a not accepting calls message
  • ON: Press *60
  • OFF: Press *80
Call ForwardingSend calls to another number
  • ON: Press *72 or 72#
  • OFF: Press *73 or 73#
Call ReturnRedial the last number that called you
  • ON: Press *69
  • OFF: Press *89
Call TraceTrack the last number that called you when the call warrants legal action1
  • ON: Press *57
Call WaitingPlay an audible tone when a call is waiting to be answered
  • OFF: Press *70
Caller ID BlockingHide your name and number from the person you’re calling
  • ON: Press *67
Repeat DialingCall a busy number for 30 minutes and get an alert when the line is free
  • ON: Press *66
  • OFF: Press *86
Speed Calling 8Assign a number to eight frequently called numbers so you can call them quickly
  • ON: Press 74#

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Last updated: July 28, 2025

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