[HOW TO] Make your phone ring more before going to Voicemail (Bell)

sean222 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 07:08 PM

Probably Bell Mobility ONLY...

Was tired of my phone ringing 3 times then going to voicemail...I'd miss the call right as I get to my phone

So to increase the number of rings before it goes to voicemail, open up your dialpad and dial *94x, where x is replaced with a value from 2 to 9. (2 being the shortest amount of time and 9 the longest)

So for example, I typed in *947, call. You hear a short tone to know it worked.

Now my phone rings 8 or 9 times before going to voicemail!

BELL SERVESERVE CAB HERE!

bossman74 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 09:58 PM

Thank you that's a great simple trick to missed calls !!!!

How did you find this out ?

sean222 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman74

Thank you that's a great simple trick to missed calls !!!!

How did you find this out ?

No problem guys

I just called Bell because from previous phones I know you have to call your carrier so they can change the # of rings on THEIR end...but I guess that changed...we can change it on OUR end now!

Anyways I waited on Bell tech support for 15mins so I thought I'd share so no one else has to wait to find out about this

Anton2006 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 10:03 PM

Great trick, thank you

madman16420 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 10:12 PM

nice comes in handy

dkhalil · #6 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 11:15 PM

thx a lot I had the same problem THX again

hipocrazy · #7 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 02:18 AM

sweet!

jon-e-jam · #8 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 03:43 AM

It doesn't work on Verizon i guess...oh well. If anybody knows the correct code for verzion 6800 phones let me know. Thx

herk · #9 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 09:32 AM

More tips along the same line as sean222's OP,

Another way to find tips is to goto Start -> Programs -> Self Serve. There are some neat features and stats available specific to your own account. If you tap the FAQ section you can find easy steps for common items including the "change number of rings" tip. I personally like the unbilled usage link.

Herk

sean222 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herk

More tips along the same line as sean222's OP,

Another way to find tips is to goto Start -> Programs -> Self Serve. There are some neat features and stats available specific to your own account. If you tap the FAQ section you can find easy steps for common items including the "change number of rings" tip. I personally like the unbilled usage link.

Herk

Is that so herk? I haven't used a ROM with Bell's SelfServe built-in in a LONG time (maybe only once) So I don't have access to that FAQ

Maybe you could make a thread with the other tips/tricks or post them here....ORRRR...maybe I can somehow get Bell SelfServe without changing my Rom...

EDIT: Sweet, found the Bell SelfServe Cab for those without it! [Thanks herk!]