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How to Use Phone Features

Last Updated: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 > Related Articles

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Explore all your favorite phone features.

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Cox has many easy-to-use phone features that help you get more from your Digital Telephone experience. From setting up Voicemail, to changing settings for caller ID and priority ring styles, we've made it simple. Use this matrix to learn more about each digital telephone feature, and get step-by-step instructions.

FeatureDescription
Set Up Your VoicemailUse your home phone to set up your PIN and record a voicemail greeting.
Checking Your VoicemailLearn how to check your voicemail from your home phone, cell or other outside line, your computer, or by using a local access number.

Voicemail Local Access Numbers

You can use a Local Access Number to dial in and check your voicemail. Find your local number here.
Busy Line RedialNeed to get through at the first possible moment? Busy Line Redial notifies you when the number you're calling is free.
Call ForwardingLearn about the types of Call Forwarding and how to activate them on your  phone.
Call TraceIf you receive a harassing call, use Call Trace to log the call.
Call WaitingDid you know you can turn Call Waiting off for important calls? Learn how to use Call Waiting like a pro.
Caller ID Per Call BlockingWant to keep your name and number private when making a call? Caller ID Per Call Blocking can help keep your information secure.
Caller ID Per Line BlockingCaller ID Per Line Blocking prevents your name and number from being displayed permanently. Learn how to create a block and disable it.
Toggle Long Distance AlertWaiting on a call from a loved one far away? Long Distance Alert uses a distinctive ring to notify you of long distance calls.
Selective Call Options (Block Calls)Learn about Selective Call Features and how to use them.
Three Way CallingKeep everybody in the loop using Three Way Calling.
Priority RingCreate a distinctive ring to announce calls from specified numbers.
Speed CallingSpeed Calling lets you create a Top 8 list of numbers to dial with just one digit.
Last Call ReturnEasily dial the last number that called you.
Anonymous Call RejectionLearn how to block callers who've hidden their caller ID information.

 


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