Teenagers
at Home? Don't want to miss a call? Have a home business?
Call Waiting with Cancel
Price: $2.00/mo.
Now you never have to miss another call while you’re on the phone.
With Call Waiting, a “beep” alerts you to another incoming call.
Put the first call “on hold” while you answer the second. Easy to
use and perfect for the busy home or office.
To Use Call Waiting:
Hearing a short beep in your earphone while you are on a call is your
signal: someone else is trying to call you.
Place your current call on hold by pressing and releasing the switch
hook.
You will automatically be connected to the second caller (first call
is on hold).
Pressing and releasing switch hook for about 1 second will allow you
to alternate between parties; each call is private.
Canceling Call Waiting turns off Call Waiting on a per call basis and eliminates
Call Waiting tones from interrupting regular conversations, Internet, computer
modem or facsimile transmissions.
To Cancel Call Waiting During a Call:
Lift receiver and listen for dial tone.
Press *70 (rotary phones dial 1170).
Enter the number you wish to call.
To Use Cancel Call Waiting During a Call: (requires Three-Way Calling
or Call Hold feature).
Depress switch hook for 1 sec. to put call on hold.
Listen for 3 beeps and press *70 (rotary phones dial 1170).
Wait for automatic reconnection to existing call.
Tired of looking up those
frequently called numbers that you can’t remember?
Speed Calling
Prices:
Speed Calling 8 - $1.50/mo.
Speed Calling 30 - $3.00/mo.
Speed Calling stores the numbers you call most often and dials them
with just the push of a button or two. Numbers can be local or long
distance (toll charges apply to long distance numbers).
To Program Speed Calling 8 or 30:
1. Select a one-digit code (number 2-9) for Speed Calling 8.
Select a two-digit code (numbers 20-49) for Speed Calling 30 for each number
you want to program.
2. Speed Calling 8 - Press *74 (rotary phones dial 1174).
2. Speed Calling 30 - Press *75 (rotary phones dial 1175).
4. Listen for dial tone. Enter the code you have selected
and the complete telephone number, including the 1+ area code for long
distance numbers. Three beeps confirm your entry.
To change a number stored in memory: Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.
The old numbers will be automatically replaced.
How to Use Speed Calling 8 or 30:
Simply press the Speed Calling digits that correspond to the number
you want to call.
Need
to talk to everyone on your committe?
Can't get together on
Holidays?
Three-Way Calling
Price: $1.50/mo.
Ideal for bringing everyone together on the same call — you and two other
parties all talk together. This works with local calls, long distance
calls (toll charges apply to long distance numbers) or combination of both.
Three-Way Calling can be used whether you receive or place the first call.
To Add a Third Party to Your Call:
Press and release the phone switch hook to place the first caller on
hold.
Hear 3 beeps, then dial tone.
Dial third person.
When third person answers, press and release phone switch hook to add
them to the call.
To End Three-Way Calling:
Press and release switch hook to disconnect last party added.
If either party hangs up, you can still speak with the remaining party.
If party with Three-Way Calling hangs up, all parties are disconnected.
Three
way calling isn't enough?
Six-Way Conferencing
Price: $5.00/mo.
A great way to speak with a group of people on the same call.
Six-Way Conferencing allows you to talk with up to five other parties on
the same call. It works with local calls, long distance calls (toll
charges apply on long distance calls) or a combination of both. Ideal
feature for committee work, business conferences or even family get-togethers.
To Begin Six-Way Conferencing:
1. Press *41 (rotary phones dial 1141) to initiate the conference
set-up. Listen for dial tone.
2. Press the number of the first party. When the party
is on the line, press and release the phone switch hook. Listen for
dial tone.
3. Press the number of the second party. When the second
party is on the line, press and release the switch hook to connect the
two parties. Continue to repeat step 3 until all desired parties
(up to 5) are on your line.
To End Six-Way Conferencing:
Any called party can hang up at anytime and remaining parties can continue
to talk.
To remove the last party, press and release switch hook, press *42
(rotary phones dial 1142) or, the last party can hang up.
Working
outside? Didn't quite get there in time?
Last Call Return
Price: $2.00/mo.
Ever experience the frustration of rushing for the phone to find that the
caller has just hung up then you wonder who tried to reach you? This
feature solves that problem. Enter a simple code and your phone automatically
calls back the last number that tried to reach you.
To Use Last Call Return:
Press *69 (rotary phones dial 1169).
After you press *69 (or dial) a recorded voice will give you the phone
number, date and time of call you missed and ask if you want to use this
feature (toll charges apply on long distance calls).
If the Line is Busy:
Hang up and your phone will monitor the line for 30 minutes.
Special callback ring alerts when your line is free.
Lift handset to automatically place the call.
To Cancel Your Last Call Return Request:
Press *89 (rotary phones dial 1189).
Listen for confirmation tone or announcement.
Hang up.
Need
Concert tickets,Tickets for the big Game?
Repeat Dialing
Price: $2.00/mo.
Allows your phone to keep trying a busy number for up to 30 minutes!
No more redialing! When the called party’s line is clear, Repeat
Dialing signals with a special ring and automatically places the call when
you pick up the phone.
To Use Repeat Dialing:
When you hear a busy signal, hang up. Lift the handset and listen
for a normal dial tone.
Press *66 (rotary phones dial 1166). Listen for confirmation
announcement. Your phone will monitor the number for 30 minutes.
Special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free (some phones
ring normally).
Lift handset to automatically place the call (toll charges apply to
long distance calls).
To Cancel Repeat Dialing:
Lift handset and listen for normal dial tone.
Press *86 (rotary phones dial 1186).
Hear confirmation announcement; hang up.
Need
to confer with another person
and don't want the person
on the line to hear?
Call Hold
Price: $1.50/mo.
Allows you to talk privately to someone in the room or answer from an extension
phone on the same line. You can initiate a second call while the
first call is placed on hold.
To Use Call Hold:
1. Depress and release switch hook, listen for 3 beeps and then
a steady dial tone.
2. Press *9# (rotary phones dial 119). Listen for 3 beeps.
The caller is put on hold.
3. You may make another call or hang up and retrieve your call
at another extension on your telephone line.
To Return to a Call on Hold:
Repeat step 1. Or, you may hang up, allow the telephone to ring,
lift handset and resume talking.
To Alternate Between Calls:
Repeat steps 1 and 2. The present call is put on hold; the previous
call is reconnected. You cannot connect all parties.
A
family member recieves a call but is out of the house with the cell phone?
Transfer it!
Call Transfer
Price: $1.50/mo.
This feature allows you to transfer a call. You can transfer calls
you originate or incoming calls. It works with local or long distance
calls (toll charges apply on long distance calls). Three-Way calling
is included.
To Use Call Transfer:
After the calling party or called party is on the line, depress and
release the switch hook, listen for 3 beeps and then steady dial tone.
(The present call is placed on hold).
Press the destination number to which the call is to be transferred.
When the line begins to ring, you can hang up and the other parties
will be connected when the third party answers the phone, or you can stay
on the line and talk to both parties by depressing the switch hook.
*Note: If you want to notify the third party of the Call Transfer,
you can keep the first party on hold until
after you speak with the third party. When you hang up, both
parties will be reconnected. Once you hang up, you cannot be reconnected
to the call.
Going
to Grandma's for the weekend? Take your calls with you!
Call Forwarding
Price: $1.50/mo.
If you know where you’re going to be, you can forward your incoming
calls to that location. You control the number you choose to forward
to (toll charges apply if calls forwarded to a long distance number), including
your cellular phone. Feature works with local and long distance calls.
How to Program a Forward-to Number:
1. Press *51 (rotary phones dial 1151) and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial telephone number of where calls are to be forwarded.
You’ll hear 3 beeps, then dial tone.
3. Hang up. The forward-to number is stored until you change
it.
You can change your forward-to number anytime by repeating steps 1
and 2.
To Activate Call Forwarding:
Press *52 (rotary phones dial 1152).
Listen for 3 beeps and then dial tone.
Hang up. Call Forwarding is activated.
To Cancel Call Forwarding:
Press *59 (rotary phones dial 1159) and you will hear 3 short beeps
meaning Call Forwarding is no longer activated.
Have
two Phone lines? Don't let your caller get a busy signal.
Call Forwarding Busy
$1.50/mo.
You can automatically forward your calls to another number when your
phone line is in use. Calls can be forwarded to long distance numbers
with this feature (toll charges apply on long distance calls). You
can activate, deactivate and program forward-to numbers from your phone.
How to Use Call Forwarding Busy:
1. Press *97 (rotary phones dial 1197).
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Enter the number to which calls will be forwarded. You
will hear 3 beeps, then dial tone. This forward-to number is stored
until you change it. You can change the forward-to number anytime
by repeating steps 1 and 2.
How to Activate Call Forwarding Busy:
Press *90 (rotary phones dial 1190).
Listen for 3 beeps and then dial tone. Hang up. Call Forwarding
Busy is activated.
To End Call Forwarding Busy:
Press *91 (rotary phones dial 1191).
Listen for three beeps. This informs you that Call Forwarding
Busy is no longer activated.
Need
to step out? But your waiting for an important call?
Call Forwarding No Answer
Price: $1.50/mo.
Re-direct incoming calls to a pre-designated telephone number (such as
a cell phone) when your telephone is not answered (toll charges apply when
forwarded to a long distance number).
How to Use Call Forwarding No Answer:
1. Press *98 (rotary phones dial 1198).
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Enter the number to where calls are to be forwarded; you’ll
hear 3 beeps and dial tone. Forward-to number is stored until you
change it. Change the number by repeating steps 1 and 2.
To Activate Call Forwarding No Answer:
Press *92 (rotary phones dial 1192).
Listen for three beeps, then dial tone. Hang up. Call Forwarding
No Answer is activated.
To End Call Forwarding No Answer:
Press *93 (rotary phones dial 1193).
Listen for three beeps. This informs you that the feature is
no longer activated.
Going
away but want to recieve only your family (and nobody elses) calls?
Preferred Call Forwarding
Price: $2.00/mo.
This feature enables you to have the most important calls follow you.
You select and program numbers you want forwarded and the destination number
of where they will be forwarded (toll charges apply on long distance calls).
When the feature is on, calls on the list go to the forward-to number;
other calls ring your phone. (Feature only works with touch-tone
phones).
To Use Preferred Call Forwarding:
Press *63. Listen for announcement telling you if the feature
currently is on or off. A pre-recorded voice will tell you how many
(if any) numbers are currently stored in your forward list.
Follow the voice instructions and press 3 to turn the feature on (if
it is currently off) or to turn the feature off (if it is currently on).
Refer to your “Building Your Personal Calling List” card.
Have
a teen and want to give them their own line
without the hassle of
two lines?
Personalized Ringing
Prices:
(2) - $3.50/mo.
(3) - $4.50/mo.
(4) - $5.50/mo.
Personalized Ringing allows you to have up to four phone numbers with a
single phone line. When called, each number has its own distinctive
ring. Feature is great for teenagers, roommates or home-based businesses.
Personalized Ringing can help you create an individual identity.
The distinctive ring also can help you identify incoming calls as to the
type of call or whom it is for — before you answer. Personalized
ringing gives you some of the benefits of a second line at a fraction of
the cost. This feature works with Call Waiting (each Personalized
Ringing number has a distinctive beep) and Caller ID features.
Ever
wonder if that call is coming from your loved ones?
Unique Ring
Price: $2.00/mo.
Allows you to create a list of numbers with their own distinctive ring.
The distinctive ring tells you it’s one of your special callers from your
list. It even works with Call Waiting (a distinctive beep lets you
know it’s a call from your list) and Caller ID features. (*Feature only
works with touch-tone phones).
To Use Unique Ring:
Press *61.
Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature currently
is on or off. A pre-recorded voice will then tell you how many (if
any) numbers currently are stored on your Unique Ring list.
Follow the voice instructions and press 3 to turn the feature on (if
it is currently off) or to turn the feature off (if it currently is on).
Refer to your “Building Your Personal Calling List” card.
Annoying
calls in the middle of the night?
Call Rejection
Price: $2.00/mo.
You can program your phone to block calls from your selected list of phone
numbers. Those callers receive a pre-recorded announcement and are
terminated. Calls from other numbers are not blocked. You can
change numbers on your list at any time. Works with local and long
distance calls to prevent nuisance or unwanted calls. (*Feature only works
with touch-tone phones).
To Turn on Call Rejection:
Press *60.
Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is currently
on or off. A pre-recorded voice will then tell you how many (if any)
numbers are currently stored in your Call Rejection list.
Follow the voice instructions and press 3 to turn the feature on (if
it currently is off) or to turn the feature off (if it currently is on).
Refer to your “Building Your Personal Calling List” card.
*Call Rejection will not work with calls originating from an area or
long distance carrier where this feature is not provided or from 800, 888
or 900 prefix numbers.
Don't
want calls except from your family.
Call Acceptance
$2.00/mo.
Call Acceptance lets you block all calls except those from your list of
special phone numbers. You can add, delete or change numbers on your
list at any time. Works with local and long distance phone calls
to prevent nuisance and
solicitation calls. (*Feature only works with touch-tone phones).
To Turn on Call Acceptance:
Press *64.
Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is currently
on or off. A pre-recorded voice will then tell you how many (if any)
numbers are currently stored in your Call Acceptance list.
Follow the voice instructions and press 3 to turn the feature on (if
it currently is off) or to turn the feature off (if it currently is on).
Refer to your “Building Your Personal Calling List” card.
*Call Acceptance will not work with calls originating from an area or
long distance carrier where this feature is not provided or from 800, 888
or 900 prefix numbers.
Direct Connect
Price: $1.50/mo.
This feature automatically dials a pre-programmed number when the phone
receiver is removed from the switch hook. You can choose the number
you want to have automatically dialed. Programming changes are made
by the phone company.
To Use Direct Connect:
Lift receiver — NO dial tone is heard.
Pre-Selected Direct Connect number for your line will automatically
be dialed immediately.
You’ll be connected to the pre-selected Direct Connect number and hear
ringing until the called party answers.
Know
your caller before your answer (or not answer)!
Caller ID
Prices:
Caller ID Number: $4.50/month
Caller ID Name & Number: $7.50/month.
Caller ID Blocking (All Call): $1.00/month.
After the second ring, use a display unit or telephone display unit to
reveal the number or name and number of the party calling you.
To Use Caller ID Number or Caller ID Name and Number:
Receive a call.
Wait for start of second full ring and number or name and number of
the person will appear on your Caller ID unit or Caller ID telephone (unless
the caller has blocked the call or the call is from an area that does not
have this feature).
Don't
want people to see your number on their caller ID?
Caller ID Blocking
Caller ID Blocking gives you a tool to block your name and number from
appearing on the called party’s Caller ID display unit or telephone.
This is available in two types: Per call (is a FREE service); All
Call (is a subscription service).
To Use Caller ID Blocking Per Call — FREE:
Lift receiver and listen for dial tone.
Press *67 (rotary phones dial 1167).
Listen for 3 short beeps (with cordless phone, you will not get the
beeps).
The call you are about to place will be blocked; to block future calls,
repeat this process.
To Turn Off Caller ID Blocking All Call:
Lift receiver and listen for dial tone.
Press *82 (rotary phones dial 1182).
Listen for 3 short beeps (with cordless phone, you will not get the
beeps).
Your name and number will display on your current call.
*Caller ID features will not work with calls originating from an area or
long distance carrier where this feature is not provided, or with 800,
888 or 900 prefix numbers.
We also have Caller ID Boxes and Caller ID Phones available for sale!
Don't
ever miss a call again!
Voice Mail
Hamilton Offers 3 Voice Mail Packages:
Message Center: $4.95/month
Never miss another call. No machines or equipment and you can retrieve
messages from anywhere. You can always be reached, even when you’re
not there.
Message Center Alert: $7.95/month
Receive all of Message Center’s benefits, plus added features. You
can send messages to anyone who has a telephone!
Executive Message Center: $12.95/month
Add enhanced features, such as: transferring and editing messages
and the capability to build "lists" and send group messages.
- No more answering machines; no equipment and no missed calls
- Internet customers sharing their phone line with ‘Net access need Voice Mail -- feature
assures that you always get your messages by routing busies to your Voice Mailbox
- Use your Pager to notify you of messages (optional)
- Voice Mail gives you the flexibility to check messages from any phone, anywhere at any time.
Home Intercom
FREE from Hamilton to all Customers:
This feature allows you to ring any extension on your line and speak with anyone that
answers an extension. A great feature for a shop or barn! This feature is on your line
free of charge!
Hamilton Calling Cards
Great rates and great service -- that’s what you get when you use the Hamilton Telecommunications Calling Card.
- Cards are customized with easy to follow instructions.
- Customer service assistance is available 24 hours every day
- Our calling cards help you follow a long distance budget and assure you always have a way to
communicate
Call the Business Office at 402-694-5101 and receive your FREE Calling Card today!
Pick
multiple packages, and save!
Feature Savings Package
3 Features $4.00/mo.
4 Features $5.50/mo.
5 Features $7.00/mo.
Feature Savings Packages allow customers to “bundle” features together
as one purchase and save money! Those features that are included
and can be “bundled” are:
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Call Waiting with Cancel
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Speed Calling 8 (NOT 30)
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Three-Way Calling (NOT 6-Way)
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Last Call Return
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Repeat Dialing
-
Call Hold
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Three-Way Calling with Transfer
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Call Forwarding
-
Preferred Call Forwarding
-
Call Forwarding Busy
-
Call Forwarding No Answer
-
Direct Connect
-
Unique Ring
-
Call Acceptance
-
Call Rejection
Time
to build your list.
Building Your Personal Calling List
To Add the Last Caller to Your List: Press #01#.
To Enter Your “Forward-to” Number: See “Preferred Call Forwarding
Users” below.
To Add a Number to Your List: Press #. Follow the voice
instructions. You can store up to 12 numbers on your list.
To Remove a Number from Your List: Press *. Follow the voice
instructions to remove any or all of the numbers from your list.
To Hear the Phone Numbers on Your List: Press 1. After the
list is read, voice instructions will follow.
To Hear Instructions Again: Press 0.
Notes: You may press 1, 0, # or * at any time rather than waiting
for the voice instructions.
*Preferred Call Forwarding Users: The first time you turn on the
service, you’ll be asked to enter the number you’d like your special calls
forwarded to. From then on, the system will simply remind you of
the current “forward-to” number. If the current number is correct,
press 1. If you wish to change the current “forward-to” number,
press 0 and then follow the voice instructions. If you forward calls
to a long distance number, toll charges apply.
Integrated Services Digital
Network (ISDN)
ISDN in the home . . . in the business:
This connection offers you faster access for voice, data and video-conferencing
applications. You could benefit from ISDN if you:
-
are a dedicated Internet surfer
-
have a home-based business
-
are a telecommuter
-
just want to increase your telecommunications connections capabilities.
Call the Business Office at 694-5101 for pricing information about ISDN
applications for your home and for your business.
Business Phone Systems:
Telephone systems connect businesses, home-based businesses, telecommuters,
etc. Hamilton Telecommunications provides you with Business Phone
System Specialists who are versed and trained to provide you with consultation
and implementation advice about: wireless phone systems, PBX &
Key Systems, and more. Call Hamilton’s Business Phone System Specialists
at 694-5101 for more information.
Guaranteed Phone:
Why own when you can lease? There are benefits:
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By using Hamilton’s Guaranteed Phone plan, Hamilton services, repairs and
replaces your Guaranteed Phone at your request, at any time.
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We provide high quality, dependable commercial Guaranteed Phones in a variety
of modern colors to assure that your communication’s signals are clear
and dependable.
Inside Wire Protection
Plan:
When Hamilton Telecommunications provides you with the opportunity to subscribe
to your monthly Inside Wire Protection Plan, you can assure that:
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Your phone wires will be maintained by Hamilton, whether that is just routine
maintenance or necessary repair caused by a storm.
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Charges for wire maintenance or repair are alleviated when you subscribe
to the monthly Protection Plan.
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For just a few dollars a month, you assure that your telephone lines will
be properly maintained and that your communications will not be interrupted.
Home and Business
Wiring:
Hamilton Telecommunications can wire your new home or business to assure
that you have the proper wiring design to fulfill your telecommunication
needs. Call Hamilton Telecommunications Service Personnel at 402-694-5101
to inquire about Hamilton wiring your new home or business!
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