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We all have different communication needs, based on our vastly different day to day lives. And we often overlook the telephone as a source for solutions that can help us save time, organize our day, or work more effectively. Choose from the following five profiles for recommended telephone solutions that cater to your specific needs.

I need security
I'm really busy and I want to save time
I want peace and quiet
I use the Internet often
I work at home


I need security:

If it's security you're after, we've got your solution. Choose from the following services to keep your home safe from unwanted phone calls, and create inexpensive emergency options for children and senior citizens. All of these features are very easy to use, and most are only $1.50 per month. Should you need assistance, we will gladly help you set-up any features you choose. 

Warm Line
When you lift the handset, if you haven't dialed within 30 seconds, you telephone will automatically dial an emergency number. This is a very inexpensive way to keep senior citizens, and children safe. If there's an emergency, they can simply knock the phone off the hook, and help will be on its way.

Call Forwarding
With Call Forwarding, you can forward your calls to another phone when you're on vacation or away from home. This protects you, because no one will ever know that you're not at home. Great for people who travel or who are away from home often.

Caller ID
See the name and number of the person calling before you answer the phone. This is great for screening calls from callers with whom you don't wish to speak.

Speed Calling [8 or 30 numbers]
Quickly dial up to 30 of your most frequently called numbers by dialing just 2 numbers. Great for households with children or elderly residents who need a simple way to make a call in an emergency.

Caller ID Name & Number Block
Always have your number blocked from being displayed on the Caller ID units of the people you call by simply dialing *67 before you place a call.

Selective Call Rejection
This feature allows you to create a list of numbers you don't want to accept calls from. (This feature only works on local phone numbers.) These callers receive a message that says you aren't taking calls at this time. This also shields families from undesirable phone calls.


Call Trace
If you are receiving obscene, threatening or harassing calls, use call trace to have the party's number traced and printed out by Van Buren Telephone. Call trace enhances your security and privacy by helping you to put an end to offending calls. A $15.00 service order fee applies.

I'm really busy and want to save time:

Here are eight features guaranteed to save you time all year long. Most features are only $1.50 per month, and they are very easy to use. In fact, we'd be glad to show you how each one works next time you visit our office. 


Speed Calling [8 or 30 numbers]
Quickly dial up to 30 of your most frequently called numbers by dialing just 2 numbers. Great for businesses or busy families needing to save time!

Three-way Calling
Want to save time planning events, increase your productivity and stop wasting time? With three-way calling, you can talk to two different people, in two different places at one timeŽeven if the person you are calling is long distance. Great for busy families, businesses or anyone wanting to save time or money on long distance calls.

Call Forwarding
Stop sitting by the phone waiting for that important phone call. With Call Forwarding, you can forward your calls to another phone, or to your wireless phone and take them with you when you go. Great for busy families.

Distinctive Ring 
Get your teen their own phone number, without adding another phone line, and stop running to the phone every time the phone rings. With Distinctive Ring, you'll always know when the phone is for you, because you'll hear a different ringing tone. You'll even hear a different call waiting tone when you're on the phone. Great for roommates, teens and home-based businesses.

*69 Automatic Recall
Miss a call? Just dial *69 and the last person who called you will be called back.

*66 Automatic Callback
Tired of redialing busy numbers? Just dial *66 and the number will be redialed for you until it becomes available. 

Selective Call Rejection
This feature allows you to create a list of numbers you don't want to accept calls from. These callers receive a message that says you aren't taking calls at this time.

I want peace and quiet:

Remember what it was like before telemarketers started calling you incessantly? We'll be glad to take you back to those good ol' days, when the only phone calls you received were calls you actually wanted. In fact, peace and quiet every day of the year can be yours for only pennies a day. 

Caller ID
See the name and number of the person calling before you answer the phone. This is great for screening calls from telemarketers, or other callers with whom you don't wish to speak.

Selective Call Rejection
This feature allows you to create a list of numbers you don't want to accept calls from. These callers receive a message that says you aren't taking calls at this time. This also shields you from undesirable phone calls.

Anonymous Call Rejection
With Anonymous Call Rejection, you'll automatically reject all those calls designated as anonymous. You know the onesŽthose calls that always seem to interrupt your dinner. In fact, with Anonymous Call Rejection, your phone won't even ring!

Voice Mail
If you're not sure who's calling, but you want to make sure you don't miss an important call, just let your voice mail pick it up. Legitimate callers can leave a message, which you can check immediately, while telemarketers will likely hang up. 

I Use the Internet Often:

The use of the Internet has created a real need for unique features which allow you to stay online without getting knocked off by incoming phone calls, while still receiving your phone calls while you're online. Try these three features to help you make the most of your web surfing time.

Cancel Call Waiting: 
If you have call waiting and you use the Internet, Cancel Call Waiting is a must. You simply cancel your call waiting prior to your online session by dialing *70, and you won't be interrupted.

Call Forwarding- Busy Only:
If you're online, but still need to get your phone calls, you can set your phone to forward calls to another line, someone else's house, or your wireless phone while you're online. 

Selective Call Forwarding:
Waiting for an important call while you're online? You can set your phone to only forward calls from specific phone numbers to another telephone line or your wireless phone.

I Work at Home:

Get all the features you need to work at home effectively, and most are only $1.50! You'll work faster, get more done, and miss fewer callsŽcrucial for running a successful business.

Call Waiting
When you run a business, you can't afford to miss calls, and with call waiting, you'll never miss another one. Add Cancel Call Waiting, so you won't be interrupted when you're online, or during important phone calls.

Call Forwarding
Forward your calls to another phone (including your wireless phone) when you've got to go, or when your line is busy and you can't answer. Great for businesses, or people with wireless phones.

Caller ID
See the name and number of the person calling before you answer the phone. This is great for screening calls from telemarketers during the day, and it allows you to customize your greeting to customers and business associates. 

Speed Calling [8 or 30 numbers]
Quickly dial up to 30 of your most frequently called numbers by dialing just 2 numbers. Great for businesses, who want to save time when dialing frequently called numbers.

Three-way Calling
With three-way calling, you can conference call for only $1.50 per month! Talk to two people on one call, even if one is long distance.

Distinctive Ring 
Want to add another line without the cost of adding another line? With Distinctive Ring, it's like having two phone lines in one. Your business phone number rings differently than your home phone number, so you'll always know when you're receiving business calls. And, you'll even hear a different call waiting tone when you're on the phone. Great for home-based businesses.

*66 Automatic Callback
Tired of redialing busy numbers? Just dial *66 and the number will be redialed for you until it becomes available. 

 

 
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