Calling Features

Silver Star provides the latest in calling feature technology enabling you to stay in touch as much or as little as you like. Customize your home or business phone service to suit your personal lifestyle. A Silver Star representative will gladly give you more detail on any of the features below.

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Calling Feature Description
Additional Listing Publish multiple listings for the same account in the Silver Star phone directory.
Anonymous Call Rejection Reject incoming calls which have name and number information blocked. The caller receives a message that you do not accept calls from private numbers.
Automatic Call Back Your phone will continue to redial a busy number until the line is free.
Automatic Recall Redial the last number that called your number.
Call Forward
Call Forward
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer 
Forward calls to another number.
Call Forward Remote Access Activate call forward while you are away from your office or home. Calls are subject to long distance charges.
Call Transfer Transfer calls to another phone line.
Call Waiting Put the first party on hold while you answer an incoming call.
Call Waiting / Caller ID Combine Call Waiting and Caller ID to see the Caller ID information of the incoming call.
Caller ID Records the time and Caller ID of incoming calls.
Caller ID Blocking Used on a per call basis, the called party receives a "Private" identification instead of the calling party's number or name.
Caller ID Suppression Designates a privacy status for your line on every call. The called party receives a "Private" identification instead of your name or number.
Conference Calling Connect people in multiple locations on one call with toll-free number capability.
Directory Number Hunt When the main line is busy, calls hunt sequentially to the next available line.
Distinctive Ring (Available with Call Waiting and Voice Mail) Up to 4 phone numbers ring on the same line. Subsequent numbers are assigned a different ring pattern notifying you or a fax machine that a call is coming in on the other numbers.
Do Not Disturb Program your line to block all incoming calls while outgoing calls are not affected. Calls are not directed to Voice Mail. Not compatible with Smart Block.
Hot Line When the handset is lifted, calls are routed directly to a predetermined number. Must pay base phone rate, and calls are subject to long distance charges.
Inside Wire Maintenance (residential only) This monthly plan covers the labor to repair and replace defective wiring on the inside of the home.
Long Distance Authorization An authorization code is required to make long distance calls.
900 Unblocking Unblock 900 numbers, which are blocked by default.
Non-Listed Number Your number is not published in the phone book, but is available from Directory Assistance.
Non-Published Number Your number is neither published in the phone book nor available from Directory Assistance.
Remote Call Forward A local number is published, but calls are routed to another predetermined number. Calls subject to long distance charges.
Selective Call Acceptance Program your phone to accept only calls from a special list. All others will hear an announcement that you are not accepting calls. Available in local service area only.
Selective Call Forward Program your phone to forward only specified calls from a list you create. Available in local service area only.
Selective Call Rejection Program your phone to block specified telephone numbers from calling you. Available in local service area only.
Smart “Telemarketer” Block Callers will hear a recording that you do not accept calls from telemarketers and will be instructed to press 1 if they are not a telemarketer to continue the call. Smart Block holds numbers that frequently call you in a queue.
Speed Calling Program up to 30 numbers to dial with 2 digit codes. Feature works on the phone line; additional phones do not need to be programmed.
Three-Way Calling Connect 3 parties on one call. Subject to long distance charges.
Toll-Free Numbers Use toll-free numbers for business and personal use: provide potential customers with a convenient way to contact you or allow a child to call home easily.
Toll Denial Restrict 0+ and 1+ calls from being made from your phone.
Toll Restriction Block long distance calling. Calling cards and "0" (operator) dialing allowed.
Vacation Services - Internet/TV Temporary Disconnect This service temporarily disconnects your Internet or Television service. Service must be reactivated within one year. You may forward your Silver Star e-mail to another address during this time.
Vacation Services - Number Suspend This service enables you to keep your telephone number and listing in our directory. Callers will hear a recording that your telephone number has been disconnected or is no longer in use. Number can be suspended no more than 6 months in a 12 month period, not necessarily consecutive months. Once limit is reached, service is automatically reconnected.
Vacation Services - Seasonal Number Referral This service enables you to keep your telephone number and listing in our directory. Callers will hear a recording referring to the new telephone number. 12 month time limit.
Voice Mail Our voice mail service works whether you are on the phone or the power is out. Check messages from the road with this convenient feature.
Wake-up Service Schedule up to 2 wake up calls within 24 hours. Feature works if the power is out.
Warm Line A designated number is dialed when the phone is left off the hook for a specified amount of time. Calls are subject to long distance charges.
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