Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!usc!apple!bionet!hayes.ims.alaska.edu!accuvax.nwu.edu!nucsrl!telecom-request From: clive@x.co.uk (Clive Feather) Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom Subject: British Telecom Special Service Codes Message-ID: <14483@accuvax.nwu.edu> Date: 7 Nov 90 08:17:21 GMT Sender: news@accuvax.nwu.edu Organization: TELECOM Digest Lines: 119 Approved: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Submissions-To: telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Administrivia-To: telecom-request@eecs.nwu.edu X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 801, Message 2 of 6 I recently took up a free trial of some of British Telecom "Star Services". I was sent two manuals, one for "System X" (the local exchange equipment), and one for the AXE 10 (a.k.a "System Y") (which is apparently in use in some areas). These manuals listed the access codes for all services available. This table gives all the codes listed in the manuals. See below for key to abbreviations. Note that all codes end in #, parameters to the codes are mostly separated by *, and that "check" and "cancel" codes have the same code number but a different prefix to the "set up" codes. Set up features: [CD] *21*n# Divert all calls (dial tone changes) [CB] *261# Bar incoming calls (dial tone changes) [CB] *34x# Bar outgoing calls [AX] *40*n Charge advice (exchange calls back after the call ends) [SX] *40*n# Charge advice (ditto) *411# Charge advice on all future calls (ditto) [CW] *43# Set up call waiting [CC] *51*c*n# Set up abbreviated calling code *55*t# Set up reminder call [SX] *56*t*d# Set up regular reminder call (unlimited number of these) [CD] *61*n# Divert on no reply (dial tone changes) [CD] *67*n# Divert on busy (dial tone changes) Calling code calls: [CC] **c Calling code call [CC] **0 Redial last number (excluding calling code calls) Status checks on settings: [SX] *#001# Check which services are active [CD] *#21# Check diversion status and number [CB] *#261# Check barring of incoming calls (i.e. on or off) [CB] *#34# Check barring of outgoing calls (i.e. on or off) [CW] *#43# Check call waiting (i.e. on or off) [CC] *#51*c# Check calling code *#55# Check reminder calls [SX] *#56# Check regular reminder calls [CD] *#61# Check divert on no reply status and number [CD] *#67# Check divert on busy status and number Cancel features: [CD] #21# Cancel diversion [CB][AX] #261*p# Cancel barring of incoming calls [CB][SX] #261# Cancel barring of incoming calls [CB] #34x*p# Cancel barring of outgoing calls #411# Cancel charge advice on all calls [CW] #43# Cancel call waiting [CC] #51*c# Cancel calling code #55# Cancel reminder call [SX] #56*t*d# Cancel regular reminder call [SX] #56# Cancel all regular reminder calls [CD] #61# Cancel diversion on no reply [CD] #67# Cancel diversion on busy Pressing the "R" button on some phones causes a "time break" - on other phones, this can be done by pressing the handset rest switch *briefly*. This will put your current caller on hold (they get an announcement) and give you a dial tone. If you are in "one call" state (the normal situation), then all the above services are available, plus the following: *40# Turn on charge advice for this call [3W] n Set up second call If you are in "two call" state (either by setting up a second call, or because an incoming call is waiting), then the following codes can be used: [CW] 0 Reject all waiting calls until this call ends 1 End this call and switch to the other call 2 Place this call on hold and switch to the other call [3W] 3 Change to a 3-party call [3W] 5 Disconnect original call [3W] 7 Disconnect second call The manual does not make it clear whether "disconnect" means put the call on hold or end it. It also says that you cannot convert a waiting call to a 3-party call, but this may only apply if you have not paid for the [3W] service. If you hang up (clear down) after getting a dialtone through R, and there is still a call holding, the exchange will ring back. Key to abbreviations in the table: [SX] System X only [AX] AXE 10 (System Y) only [CB] Call barring service ) [CC] Code calling service ) There is an extra charge for each of these [CD] Call diversion service ) "packages". Codes not prefixed are part of [CW] Call waiting service ) standard telephone service. [3W] 3-way calling service ) c An abbreviated calling code: [SX] 3 to 29 [AX] 10 to 36. d 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday, ... 7 = Sunday, 8 = Mon to Fri, 9 = daily. n A standard telephone number. p A 4-digit password notified to the subscriber (cannot be changed). t A time - 4 digits using the 24 hour clock. x 1 = all calls except 999 (emergency) and 151 (repairs). 2 = [SX] all calls except charge rates L and p1. 2 = [AX] all calls except charge rate L. 3 = international calls. 4 = operator services except 999 and 151. 5 = Star services (except #34 codes). 6 = [SX] charge rate p1 calls. It is permitted to have more than one *34x# in operation. Clive D.W. Feather | IXI Limited clive@x.co.uk | 62-74 Burleigh St. Phone: +44 223 462 131 | Cambridge CB1 1OJ (USA: 1 800 XDESK 57) | United Kingdom