What is Repeat Dial and how do I use it?

Repeat Dialing is a service that repeatedly redials a busy number for you until the call goes through. You will be notified by a special ring and can simply pick up the receiver to put the call through.

To Activate Repeat Dial:

  • Pick up the receiver and dial *66
  • After the recording tells you Repeat Dialing is activated, hang up.
  • As Repeat Dialing keeps calling, you can still use your phone as usual.
  • A distinctive ring means the line you're redialing is free.
  • Pick up and the number you want will be ringing.

Repeat Dialing can monitor more than one busy number at a time, with distinctive rings used for each (Caller ID, if so equipped, also shows which number has been reached). If you hear a fast busy signal or an announcement that the call cannot be completed, then the number is either invalid/not working or has activated Call Forwarding.

Repeat Dialing deactivates automatically if you do not get through within 30 minutes.

To deactivate Repeat Dialing manually:

  • Listen for a dial tone and dial *86
  • Listen for the announcement

*Certain phone features may not be available in your area depending upon the capabilities of the interconnecting providers.