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Calling Services: Three-Way Calling

Conference in a third person easily and quickly.

Description

A service that allows the user to talk to two other people on the phone at the same time.

Example

You want to have a phone conversation with two employees at two different locations at the same time. No problem. Simply make the first call and then add the third party to the same phone line.



To add a third person to an existing conversation
  1. Press the receiver button once and release, or use your flash button. The first caller is now on hold.
  2. Listen for three short tones and then a dial tone.
  3. Dial the number of the person to be added. (If the call is long distance, charges will apply.)
  4. When the phone is answered, press the receiver button once and release. All three of you will be connected. If the line is busy or there is no answer press the receiver button twice to return the first call.
To end the conversation with either person
  1. If one party hangs up, you will remain connected to the other party.
  2. When you hang up, all parties are disconnected.
  1. Press the receiver button once and release, or use your flash button. The first caller is now on hold.
  2. Listen for three short tones and then a dial tone.
  3. Dial the number of the person to be added. (If the call is long distance, charges will apply.)
Notice to customers with Call Waiting
  1. When you make a Three-way call, your Call Waiting will not work - callers will get a busy signal.
  2. When you are added on a Three-way call that originated by someone else, your Call Waiting will work as normal.
  3. Three-way calling will not work with call transfer, and may require special programming if you have a PBX or phone system.

If you have questions about Calling Services, please call 513-566-5050 in Cincinnati or 888-CIN-BELL in Dayton.