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Programming instructions for Bell residential customers
Please make sure you add the area code to all the local numbers programmed in your communications devices as soon as possible.
| FEATURE NAME | CUSTOMER INSTRUCTION |
|---|---|
| Call Forwarding | Calls programmed to forward to a local number must be reprogrammed for 10 digits. For programming instructions, see Get help with Call Answer and more. |
| Call Control | If local calls are included on the Call Control list, they must be updated to include the area code. For programming instructions, see Get help with Call Answer and more. |
Voice Activated Dialing |
If your saved numbers for local calls include seven digits, you will need to need to reprogram for 10 digits. |
| FEATURE NAME (S) | CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|
| Call Answer, Call Answer Plus, Call Answer Multiline, Call Answer Message Manager, Integrated Message Center, Extension Call Answer, Simply One/Just One |
When calling in using your remote Call Answer access code to retrieve messages and asked to identify yourself as a subscriber, you will need to identify yourself using 10 digits. |
| Call Answer Message Manager (Pager Notification) |
You will need to reprogram the pager notification number to 10 digits. After entering your voice mail password, press 4 and 4 and follow the instructions to enter your 10-digit pager number. |