How do I activate Selective Call Acceptance?

Learn how to use the calling feature Selective Call Acceptance to control which numbers you receive calls from.

How do I activate Selective Call Acceptance?

  • Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone.
  • Dial *64 (rotary phone: dial 1164).
  • Listen for a message telling you the feature is on or off. You will also be told how many numbers are stored in your acceptance list.
  • Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if it is currently off) or turn the service OFF (if it is currently on).

 

How do I add the last caller to my acceptance list?

  • Dial #01# (rotary phone: dial 1201).

 

How can I hear the phone numbers on my acceptance list?

  • Dial 1.
  • After the list is read, voice instructions will follow.

 

How do I add a number to my acceptance list?

  • Dial # (rotary phone: dial 12).
  • Follow the voice instructions. You can store up to 12 phone numbers.

 

How do I remove a number from my acceptance list?

  • Dial * (rotary phone: dial 11).
  • Follow the voice instructions to remove any or all numbers from your list.

 

How do I hear the instructions again?

  • Dial 0

 

NOTE:

  • Dial 1, 0, # or * to bypass the voice instructions.
  • A Selective Call Acceptance list is distinct from lists you use for other Calling Features services.

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Updated on Thu, 10 Aug 2023 by Sean Otway

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