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There is a portal at http://voice.myacc.net/portal/ available for customers to activate and deactivate phone features. To access the customer portal for phone features follow these steps:
- Start by going to http://voice.myacc.net/portal/
- Provide username and password. The username will be the Blue Stream Cable Digital Telephone number. The default password will be the nine digit Blue Stream Cable Account Number (add zeros to beginning of number if contains less than nine numbers and do not include the dash).
- After providing the username and password, you may be prompted for your email address. The email address may be obtained at the time the order is placed for the phone service, however if it was not obtained, it will be required at this point. Enter the email address and click “Submit”. If you did supply an email at the time of placing your order, move down to step 4.
- Next, you will be asked to setup your Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) pin. Please enter the 4 digit code you would like to use, then click “Submit.”
- Next, a password change will be required. Please fill in the current password, the new password and then verify password.
- Click Submit.
Upon login, the Features Management screen will be present. On the left hand side, there will be three menus to choose from: Basic Features, Blue Stream Features and Voicemail Management.
Voicemail Management
Voice Management allows you to specify how to handle your voice messages. Use Unified messaging if you want to use your phone to retrieve voice messages. You can also just choose to send the message to your e-mail and not use the phone for voice messaging. This feature is on by default.
To Manage via Portal:
Select “Voicemail Management” on the left-hand side.
“On” should be selected by default.
Select from the following options:
- Send all calls to Voicemail – All calls will be directed to voicemail if checked.
- Send Busy Calls to Voicemail.
- Send Unanswered Calls to Voicemail – All unanswered calls will be directed to voicemail if checked.
- When a message arrives, configure the following settings:
- Use unified messaging – this feature allows you to check “Use Phone Message Waiting Indicator” (provides stuttered dial tone and/or blinking light on some phones) to indicate a message is waiting.
- Forward it to this e-mail address – an email address can be provided so the voice messages will be sent there.
Additional Settings:
- Notify me by e-mail of the new voice message at this address – an alternative email address can be provided to notify that a new message is waiting along with the caller info and the date/time of the call.
- E-mail a carbon copy of the voice message to – if a carbon copy of your messages is desired to go to another email address.
- Transfer on “0” to Phone Number – callers can press “0” during your outgoing voice message and be transferred to another number, such as a mobile phone or auto attendant. If “0” is pressed, the recording is aborted, no message is left and the caller is transferred.
- Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal:
- Select Off. Click Apply.
The change is effective immediately
To Access Voicemail via Telephone Initially:
Dial the 10 digit phone number, or dial *62.
A prompt will play for the passcode. The default passcode is 4227 followed by #.
A prompt will play to change the current passcode. Enter a new passcode, followed by the # key. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot change your passcode to the same number consecutively (ex, 1111, 2222, etc). Likewise, you cannot change your passcode to a sequence of numbers that appear consecutively in your phone number (ex, 5121 if your phone number is 555-1212).
A prompt will play to confirm this new passcode. Enter the passcode again, followed by the # key.
A prompt will play to record the greeting. After the beep, record the greeting, then press the # key.
- If finished with the recording, press *.
- To re-record, press 1.
- To listen to the current recording, press 2.
- You are now placed in your mailbox. To clear the message waiting indicator without erasing messages, dial *99.
To Retrieve Voicemails:
A stuttered dial tone will be present if there are voicemail messages available. Dial the 10 digit phone number, or dial *62.
Enter the passcode, and press the # key.
Press 1 to access the voicemail box.
You will be advised about your new messages.
- To listen to your voice messages, press 1.
- The first message will be played, with the time and date.
- To Save the message, press the # key.
- To Erase this message, press 7.
- To Repeat this message, press 2.
- To Play the envelope, press 5.
- To go to the next message, press 6.
- To call back the caller, press 8.
- For additional options, press 9.
- To return to the previous menu, press the * key.
- If no options are picked, previously saved messages will be reviewed.
To Retrieve Voicemail from Another Phone:
Dial the 10 digit phone number, wait until the voicemail greeting starts to play, then press the * key.
Enter the passcode, and press the # key.
Press 1 to access the voicemail box.
You will be advised about your new messages.
- To listen to your voice messages, press 1.
- The first message will be played, with the time and date.
- To Save the message, press the # key.
- To Erase this message, press 7.
- To Repeat this message, press 2.
- To Play the message envelope, press 5.
- To go to the next message, press 6.
- To call back the caller, press 8.
- For additional options, press 9.
- To return to the previous menu, press the * key.
- If no options are picked, previously saved messages will be reviewed.
Aliases
Messaging Aliases allows you to enter numbers, which when called from, make your voice messaging box act as if you called from your office phone.
To Activate via Portal:
- Enter the phone number you wish to use.
- Click Add.
- Repeat as necessary.
- Click Apply.
To Delete a Number:
- Check the box under the “Delete” column.
- Click Apply.
The change is effective immediately.
Greetings
Greetings allows you to set the number of rings before reaching your voice messaging box.
To Manage via Portal:
Busy Greeting:
- System Greeting – generic greeting.
- Personal Greeting – load a file to play personal greeting.
No Answer Greeting:
- System Greeting – generic greeting.
- Unavailable Greeting – load a file to play personal greeting.
Alternative No Answer Greetings:
- Configure Greeting Name, along with uploading a file to load the alternative greeting. You can create up to three alternative greetings.
- Select Greeting.
- Number of rings before greeting – configure up to 5.
- Click “Apply”
Voicemail Password
To Reset via Portal:
- Type new password.
- Confirm new password.
- Click Apply.
Voice Portal
Voice Portal allows you to set a Personalized Name (upload a WAV file to use as your name for Auto Attendant and Voice Messaging) and set voice portal auto-login option.
To Manage via Portal:
- Select “Use Personalized Name for Auto Attendant and Voice Messaging.”
- Upload a file to provide a recording.
- If needed, select “Auto-login” to Voice Portal when calling from my phone.
Voice Message Notification
To Manage via Portal:
Login through the Customer Voice Portal.
Select “Voicemail Management” on the left-hand side.
“On” should be selected by default.
Select from the following options:
Send all calls to Voice Mail – All calls will be directed to voicemail if checked,
Send Busy Calls to Voicemail,
Send Unanswered Calls to Voicemail – All unanswered calls will be directed to voicemail if checked.
When a message arrives, configure the following settings:
Use unified messaging – this feature allows you to check “Use Phone Message Waiting Indicator” (provides stuttered dial tone and/or blinking light on some phones) to indicate a message is waiting,
Forward it to this e-mail address – an email address can be provided so the voice messages will be sent there.
Click Apply.
To Manage via Portal:
Login through the Customer Voice Portal.
Select “Voicemail Management” on the left-hand side.
When a message arrives, configure the following settings:
Use unified messaging – this feature allows you to check “Use Phone Message Waiting Indicator” (provides stuttered dial tone and/or blinking light on some phones) to indicate a message is waiting,
Forward it to this e-mail address – an email address can be provided so the voice messages will be sent there.
Additional Settings:
Notify me by e-mail of the new voice message at this address – an alternative email address can be provided to notify that a new message is waiting along with the caller info and the date/time of the call,
E-mail a carbon copy of the voice message to – if a carbon copy of your messages is desired to go to another email address.
Click Apply.
Anonymous Call Rejection allows you to reject calls from callers who have blocked the display of their number. Only deliberate anonymous numbers are rejected. Callers whose numbers are unavailable are not rejected. Callers that are rejected are informed that you are not accepting calls from unidentified callers. Your phone does not ring and you do not receive any indication that they called. However, this does not apply to calls within your group. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal: Select “On” and click “apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *77. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *87. The change is effective immediately.
Use this feature if you receive a busy signal and wish to monitor the busy party (within the same call group) and automatically establish a call when the busy party becomes available.
To Use this feature: Enter the appropriate digit as prompted by phone system when you receive a busy signal.
Call Forwarding Always allows you to forward all your incoming calls to a different phone number, such as your cell phone. You can also make your primary phone emit a short ring burst to inform you if you are next to your phone when the call is forwarded by using the Ring Reminder. Ringer Reminder will let 1 ring play at the original telephone number, to remind you that calls are being forwarded. After the initial ring, the phone will fall silent and the call is forwarded.
This is important when you have forgotten the service is turned on and you are at your primary phone waiting to receive calls. Note that the address (phone number) you forward your calls to must be permitted by your outgoing calling plan. You can also set the phone number to forward to using the voice portal or on the phone using the feature access code. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and provide the telephone number to forward to.
If desired, checkbox “Play Ring Reminder when a call is forwarded.”
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select Off and click Apply. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *72. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *73. The change is effective immediately.
Call Forwarding Busy allows you to forward all your incoming calls to a different phone number if your phone is currently busy. Use this service when you would rather have a secondary number in place to receive calls to instead of the caller being sent to your voice messaging box.
Note that the address (phone number) you forward your calls to must be permitted by your outgoing calling plan. You can also set the phone number to forward to using the feature access code. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and provide the telephone number to forward to.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *90. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *91. The change is effective immediately.
Call Forwarding No Answer allows you to forward all your calls to a different phone number when you do not answer your phone. Use this service when you would rather have a secondary number in place to receive calls to instead of the caller being sent to your voice messaging box.
The number of rings prior to forwarding can be configured here as well. You may choose none, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 number of rings prior to forwarding. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and provide the telephone number to forward to.
If desired, select the number of rings before forwarding.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *92. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *93. The change is effective immediately.
Call Forwarding Not Reachable automatically forwards your incoming calls to a phone number of your choosing, when activated, if the device your phone is connected to loses contact with our Digital Voice System, such as the eMTA losing contact with Blue Stream Cable.
Note that the phone number you forward your calls to must be permitted by your outgoing calling plan. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and provide the telephone number to forward to.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *94. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *95. The change is effective immediately.
Call Forwarding Selective allows you to forward specific calls matching your pre-defined criteria to a different phone number. Use this service to forward calls from your manager, a family member, or an important customer to your cell phone, alternate business phone, or home phone. The criteria for each Call Forwarding Selective entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns and a specified time schedule.
All criteria for an entry must be satisfied for the call to be forwarded (phone number and day of week and time of day). If the call is not forwarded, the call continues as if this service was not turned on. Ring Reminder is also available with this feature. This feature is off by default. Note: This feature is only available via portal.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and provide the default telephone number to forward to. Scroll down and provide:
Description for criteria, required field,
Select a time schedule,
Choose to use default number or forward to an additional number,
Choose between calls from any phone number, any private number or any unavailable number. Additionally, up to 12 specific numbers can be provided for that criteria entry.
Click “Add”. Repeat this process as needed for different call selective entries.
Once call selective entry has been created, click the check box under the “active” column to activate or deactivate.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
This feature allows you to review all incoming and outgoing calls over the previous six months. This feature can be accessed via the portal.
To Access via Portal:
Navigate to voice.myacc.net/portal.
Provide your username/password to login.
In the navigation bar, click on “Call History.”
Under the Select CDRs Criteria tab:
Filter by Calling Type: Select the type of call type you would like to view via the dropdown.
CDR Requested Date: Select the start and end date for the time frame to look for calls.
Destination #: This drop down can be used to specify the destination number to look for in the Call Detail Records.
Origination # can also be selected from this drop down menu.
Click Submit.
The details tab will then be populated with the call history from the selected criteria. The history can be sorted by field and exported to a .CSV file as desired.
Use this feature to call the last party who called your number, whether or not the call was answered.
Press *69 while off hook. The previous number will be dialed.
If you wish to hear an audio playback of the number of the last caller, press *69 then option 1 when prompted.
Call Waiting allows you to receive another call while you are on the phone. You can turn it on or off for all calls and then selectively turn it back on or off using the feature access codes. This feature is on by Default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and if you choose, you can checkbox “Disable Calling Line ID Delivery on Call Waiting.”
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate PER CALL via telephone: Dial *70, then the number you wish to call while Call Waiting is canceled. Note: this process must be repeated with each additional call if you have this feature switched to “On” in the portal.
A caller’s name will be displayed (if available).
Calling Name Retrieval looks up the name of a caller in an external database when the name did not arrive with the original call. This is helpful to identify callers when using the CommPilot Call Manager, a phone that displays CLID information, or other call client. This feature is on by Default.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via Portal: Select “On” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
CommPilot Express allows you to pre-configure four profiles to control your inbound calls. These profiles can quickly be changed using the web or phone when you leave your desk or when you are at a remote location. If you use CommPilot Express, it takes precedence over some of your other service settings associated with processing incoming calls. The available profiles are “Available – In the Office,” “Available – Out of the Office”, “Busy” and “Unavailable.” This feature is off by default.
Each profile includes preferences for managing the relevant call functions, for example, Call Forwarding (Busy, No Answer, Always and Selective), Voice Messaging, Simultaneous Ringing and Call Notify. If a user elects to use CommPilot Express, it takes preference over all other service settings associated with processing incoming calls.
To Activate via Portal: Select “Profile” (Default none). Click “Apply”. The feature is available immediately.
To Manage Profiles via Portal:
Available – In the Office: Additional Options include:
Also ring to this phone number – provide number,
If Busy: Select “Have Voice Messaging take the call” or “Forward to this phone number” – provide phone number,
If No Answer: Select “Have Voice Messaging take the call” or “Forward to this phone number” – provide phone number,
Scroll down and click “Apply.”
Available – Out of the Office – Additional Options include:
When a call comes in: Select “Have Voice Messaging take the call” or “Forward to this phone number” – provide phone number,
If needed, select checkbox “Also notify me by email when a call comes in” – provide email address,
Scroll down and click “Apply.”
Busy:
Select “Send all calls to Voice Messaging” except calls from these phone numbers (provide up to three numbers), then move to option “Which will be forwarded to this phone number” – provide phone number,
If needed, select checkbox “Also notify me by email when a call comes in” – provide email address,
Scroll down and click “Apply.”
Unavailable:
Select “Send all calls to Voice Messaging” except calls from these phone numbers (provide up to three numbers), then move to option “Which will be forwarded to this phone number” – provide phone number,
Additional options include, “Have Voice Messaging take the call using” – No Answer Greeting or Unavailable Greeting,
Click Apply.
Connected Line Identification Restriction allows you to block your number from being shown when receiving a call. Members of your group can still see your number when they call you. You have the choice of turning it on or off for all calls and then selectively turning it right back on or off using the feature access codes. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal: Select “On” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
Allows you to send your calls directly to your voice messaging box without ringing your phone. In addition, you can make your primary phone emit a short ring burst to inform you when the call is being sent to voice messaging by using the Ring Reminder.
This is important when you have forgotten the service is turned on and you are at your phone waiting to receive calls. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal: Select “On” and if desired, select the checkbox “Play Ring Reminder when a call is forwarded”. Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Select “Off” and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone: Dial *78. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via telephone: Dial *79. The change is effective immediately.
This feature automatically displays the address associated with the home phone account on the emergency dispatcher’s screen when a call to 911 is made from the phone. This feature is always active and occurs automatically whenever a call is made by dialing 911.
Use this feature to redial the last number you called. Simply press *66.
Voice Management allows you to specify how to handle your voice messages. Use Unified messaging if you want to use your phone to retrieve voice messages. You can also just choose to send the message to your e-mail and not use the phone for voice messaging. This feature is on by default.
To Manage via Portal:
Login through the Customer Voice Portal.
Select “Voicemail Management” on the left-hand side. On should be selected by default.
Priority Alert allows you to make your phone ring with a different ring based on your pre-defined criteria. Use this service if you want to know when a specific person calls such as your manager or spouse or when you would like to easily tell when a call is from inside your group or outside your group. The criteria for each Priority Alert entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns and specified time schedule.
All criteria for an entry must be true for the phone to ring with a different tone (phone number and day of week and time of day). This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Provide Description (to remember the configuration).
Select the following options “Use priority alert” or “Do not use priority alert.”
Select “Time Schedule.”
Select “How to filter calls”:
Any phone number.
Following phone numbers “Any private number” or “Any unavailable number.”
Specific phone numbers, up to 12.
Click “Add”.
Repeat as necessary.
Once desired priority alert exists, select the “active” checkbox for the plan you wish to activate.
Click “Apply”. This change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Remove the active checkbox selection. Click Apply. The change is effective immediately.
Selective Call Acceptance allows you to receive only calls that meet your pre-defined criteria. The criteria for each Selective Acceptance entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns and a specified time schedule. All criteria for an entry must be true for you to receive the call. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Provide Description (to remember the configuration).
Select the following options “Accept Call” or “Do not accept call.”
Select “Time Schedule.”
Select “How to filter calls”:
Any phone number
Following phone numbers: Any private phone number, any unavailable phone number.
Specific phone numbers, up to 12.
Click “Add”.
Repeat as necessary.
Once a profile has been created, select the “active” checkbox, and click “Apply”. This change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Remove the active checkbox selection. Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
Selective Call Rejection allows you to reject calls that meet your pre-defined criteria. These callers will be given an announcement that you cannot be reached. Use this feature to prevent nuisance calls from people you would rather not talk to. The criteria for each Selective Call Rejection entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns and a specified time schedule. All criteria for an entry must be true to reject the call. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Provide Description (to remember the configuration).
Select the following options “Reject Call” or “Do not reject call.”
Select “Time Schedule.”
Select “how to filter calls”:
Any phone number,
Following phone numbers; Any private phone number, any unavailable phone number
Specific phone numbers, up to 12.
Click “Add”.
Repeat as necessary.
Once a profile has been created, select the “active” checkbox, and click “Apply”. This change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Remove the active checkbox selection. Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
Sequential Ring allows you to sequentially ring up to 5 locations in addition to the base location for a specified number of rings. There can be up to 5 locations and the feature applies to calls matching your pre-defined criteria. Use this service to ring calls from your manager, a family member, or an important customer on your cell phone, alternate business phone, or home phone.
The criteria for each Sequential Ring entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns and a specified time schedule. All criteria for an entry must be satisfied for the call to enter Sequential Ring (phone number and day of week and time of day).
The caller can also interrupt the search to leave a message. If the criteria do not match, the call continues as if this service was not turned on. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Add Description.
Select the following options “Use sequential ring” or “Do not use sequential ring.”
Select “Time Schedule.”
Select the call filters:
Any phone number,
Following phone numbers: Any private number, any unavailable number
Specific phone numbers, up to 12.
Click “Add”, repeat profile creation as necessary.
Click the “active” checkbox for the profile you wish to use, click “Apply”.
If you wish to use the base location first, check the box. Otherwise leave empty.
Select the number of rings needed for Base Location, up to 5. Otherwise leave at default.
If you wish to continue to search if the base location is busy, select that checkbox.
If you want to give the caller the option to skip the search process, check this box.
Note: This option assumes voice messaging is available.
Provide up to 5 additional numbers to have the caller ring to. Specify the amount of rings per number that is required.
Click “Apply”. This change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal: Remove the “Active” checkbox and click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
Simultaneous Ring Personal allows you to list up to 10 phone numbers you would like to ring in addition to your primary phone when you receive a call. This feature is helpful when you are not at your phone but you would like your cell phone to ring when you get a call. You can also turn off simultaneous ring when you are at your desk on a call. The criteria for each Simultaneous Ring entry can be a list of up to 12 phone numbers or digit patterns, a specified time schedule, and a specified holiday schedule.
All criteria for an entry must be satisfied for the call to enter Simultaneous Ring (phone number and day of week and time of day). If the criteria do not match, the call continues as if this service was not turned on. Warning: if your cell phone or other phone has voicemail that picks up before your digital phone voice messaging picks up, your voicemails could be on your cell phone messaging system! This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Select “On” and if desired click the checkbox for “Do not ring my Simultaneous Ring Numbers if I am already on a call.”
Enter the phone numbers that should ring simultaneously with the digital phone service.
Select the checkbox if an answer confirmation is required for the numbers provided.
Click “Apply”.
To create a schedule:
Enter a description to remind you of the preferences set.
Select “Use simultaneous ring personal” or “Do not use simultaneous ring personal.”
Pick a “Selected Time Schedule.”
Specify the calls from type.
Any phone number,
Or following phone numbers: Any private number or Any unavailable number,
Specific phone numbers, up to 12 can be listed.
Click “Add”.
Repeat as necessary to add additional schedules.
To set a schedule:
Click the checkbox for “active” for whichever schedule you want to be active.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
Speed Dial allows you to set up to eight speed dial numbers that can be called with the push of a button. Enter the number as you would normally dial it and then just hit that number on your touch pad to call it. You can also program your speed dial using your phone and the star code for Speed Dial. This feature is off by default.
To Activate via Portal:
Choose the Speed Dial Code you wish to associate to a specific number (Code 2 – 9 are available for assignment).
Enter the phone number you wish to assign to the Speed Dial Code.
Enter a description Name.
Repeat as necessary.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Deactivate via Portal:
Remove the phone number(s) that you wish to remove from Speed Dial 8.
Click “Apply”. The change is effective immediately.
To Activate via telephone:
Dial *74, then the number you wish to use as the code, then the phone number. Example Dial *74 3 2400006666 allows you to use code 3 for phone number (240)-000-6666.
To use the feature, dial the code for the number you wish to dial, then #. Example Dial 3#.
Use this feature to create a three way call. When this service is assigned, you can place a three-way call using the flash based services.
While engaged on call:
Press flash hook on phone. The initial call is placed on hold.
Enter complete phone number or extension of third party. You can press # to signal the end of the phone number.
When third party is connected, press flash hook again. All parties will then be connected in three-way call.
To drop the third party caller, press flash hook again.
If either two parties hang up, your call with the remaining party is intact. If you disconnect, the other two parties remain connected.
Troubleshooting
Check to make sure the Do Not Disturb feature is not active. Dial *78 to activate the Do Not Disturb feature, *79 to deactivate.
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Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Check all the connections on the digital phone modem including the power cord, coax cable and phone line. Check the phone line and make sure it is plugged into the correct phone jack on the digital phone modem. Reset the Digital phone modem by pressing and holding the reset button in for 30 seconds.
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FAQs
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Yes. You can subscribe to this service if you live within our serviceable area.
- (1) The power to call anyone, anytime, anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands as often as you like for one low monthly price.
- (2) Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Waiting ID, Call Forwarding and much more at no extra cost!
- (3) The convenience of one bill including local/long distance phone charges, cable television services and high-speed Internet.
Most people will save money by subscribing to digital phone service from Blue Stream Fiber. To find out how much money you will save, call us today at 954-753-0100.
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There is a one-time installation and activation charge from Blue Stream Fiber when you have the service professionally installed in your home. Check with your current phone provider to see if it assesses a charge to transfer your phone number to Blue Stream.
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In order to process your phone number porting request, Blue Stream Fiber will need the active phone number you are looking to port, your account number with your previous provider, a recent bill, and/or the pin number you have on file with them. If the account information on file with your previous provider is different than the account information on file with us (such as contact name or address), please let us know.
Failure in providing us with this information will result in a rejected port. As always, please DO NOT cancel your phone service with your previous phone provider until your Blue Stream Fiber phone service is successfully installed.
In order to process your phone number porting request, Blue Stream Fiber will need the active phone number you are looking to port, your account number with your previous provider, a recent bill, and/or the pin number you have on file with them. If the account information on file with your previous provider is different than the account information on file with us (such as contact name or address), please let us know.
Failure in providing us with this information will result in a rejected port. As always, please DO NOT cancel your phone service with your previous phone provider until your Blue Stream Fiber phone service is successfully installed.
Yes. You can have a total of two different phone lines/numbers per EMTA with Blue Stream Phone. The second phone line/number is an additional charge. Please see the Packages and Pricing section of the website or call us to learn more at 954-753-0100.
No, at the present time we do not offer distinctive ring service.
Yes, your phone numbers will be listed in telephone directories, unless you request an unlisted phone number.
Yes. Blue Stream Digital Phone will connect to all your working jacks and telephones.
Yes. If you choose to keep your existing number, then Blue Stream will notify your existing provider that you are switching service.
Blue Stream Digital Phone will work with most monitored home security systems. In the event that Blue Stream Fiber installs and configures the Digital Phone with your home security system, we require that you test the alarm system before and after your installation.
Yes, Blue Stream Phone is available for business. Call 954-753-0100 for pricing.
Yes, Blue Stream Fiber will provide you with new equipment, which will allow you to utilize the Internet service, cable service, and the phone service simultaneously. Blue Stream Fiber services operate independently of one another and therefore one service is not affected by the use of another.
Blue Stream Digital Phone service provides up to 4 hours of battery backup. So long as your battery backup is not uncharged, discharged, improperly installed or malfunctioning, your phone service will continue to work even if you lose electrical power. This includes your E911 service. Note that it’s important to have a battery backup telephone to use at all times in case of power failure.
For additional information on backup power for Indiantown residential phone services during outages, please visit our Battery Backup Resource Page.
No. If you are temporarily suspended for non-payment, your 911 service will still function. If you are disconnected instead of suspended, then your 911 will NOT work. Disconnect reasons are: 1. You request to be disconnected. 2. You fail to pay your bill after 45 days.
- Any changes you make to the Blue Stream Digital Phone equipment without first notifying Blue Stream may cause your Digital Phone service, including 911 service, to fail. Please notify Blue Stream Fiber before making any changes to your equipment. Also, other circumstances such as network issues could affect your 911 service. A few reasons that your 911 service would stop working are:
- If you move the Blue Stream Phone equipment to a different address without first notifying Blue Stream of the move.
- If you move the Blue Stream Phone equipment to a different location within the residence from the initial installation.
- If the Blue Stream Phone equipment fails or is not configured properly.
- If there is a problem with network facilities, including network congestion, network/equipment/power failure, or another technical problem.
Yes. Blue Stream Phone and Blue Stream High-Speed Internet services are separate. Blue Stream Phone will not affect your home network.
In addition to those reasons listed above, if Blue Stream Phone service is interrupted as a result of downed cables connecting to your home or cuts to other portions of our network (as can happen in cases of severe storms), the service will not function until those facilities are restored. Depending on the specific facilities impacted, traditional phone providers may be affected in similar ways.
Yes. Enhanced 911 (E911) is part of Blue Stream Digital Phone service. With E911, when you dial emergency services, the operator automatically receives your name and address information in advance. Please note that there may be circumstances under which the E911 services available with Blue Stream Digital Phone may be limited in comparison to traditional 911 service. Please see Blue Stream’s Subscriber Agreement for more information.
You have the option to select another long distance carrier if you so desire. However, Blue Stream Phone comes with FREE long distance in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. If you select another carrier, your Blue Stream Phone bill will not change. However you will incur additional charges from whichever long distance carrier that you choose.
Dial as usual. Press 1 before the area code and telephone number.
Dial 011 + country code + city code + telephone number. Calls to international locations are extra but are billed at discounted rates.
Blue Stream Phone provides local and long distance calling included in the price, so there is no need to use a calling card.
We are usually able to complete installation in 5-10 business days.
Yes. If you choose to keep your current home telephone number (i.e. port your number), you should NOT contact your current home phone service provider. You need to continue the service from your current phone provider until we complete your Blue Stream Phone installation. Once our installation is complete and your phone number is successfully transferred, we will contact your current phone service provider to ensure your previous phone service is disconnected.
Yes. In order for Blue Stream to install and test your Blue Stream Phone service, you need to be present.
Call Blue Stream Fiber at 954-753-0100 to designate a family member/representative age 18 or older who will act on your behalf, approve the installation, and sign the subscriber agreement and other important documents. If you are transferring your existing phone number from your current provider to Blue Stream Phone, and can’t find a replacement, it is important to call 954-753-0100 at least 3 business days before your appointment, or you might temporarily lose telephone service. If you have a monitored security system, your representative will need to have your alarm password to provide to your monitoring company for testing purposes.
Contact Blue Stream Fiber at 954-753-0100 to reschedule the installation.
Approximately 2 hours.
Once the installation is completed, Blue Stream Phone is active.
Moving your Blue Stream Phone equipment may cause your service, including E911, to stop functioning. Please call Blue Stream before moving your Blue Stream Phone equipment.
Yes. To contact us 24/7, call 954-753-0100. Technical Phone Support is FREE!
Blue Stream Fiber.
No. Blue Stream Fiber will provide you with the equipment (eMTA) that you need for the Digital Phone service at a $9.95 monthly rental fee.
No. All standard touch-tone, wall-mounted, portable and cordless phones work with Blue Stream Phone.
Yes, Blue Stream Phone is compatible with most answering machines and Caller ID displays. You must have a Caller ID display to use Caller ID. Remember that Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Waiting ID and Call Forwarding and more are at no additional cost with Blue Stream Phone.
Yes, in most cases. Some older fax machines may not be compatible.
- All calls are billed in whole minute increments. Partial minutes are rounded up to the next whole minute.
- All call placement charges, connection fees and surcharges apply per call.
- A per minute International Mobile Termination Surcharge (IMTS) may apply to calls to mobile phones in certain countries. Consult the list of International Mobile Termination Surcharges for the applicable charge for a call terminating to a mobile phone in the country you are calling following pages.