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How to use Call Screen on my Bell Home phone

What is Call Screen?

Call Screen, part of the Call Privacy package, lets you redirect calls from up to 12 phone numbers to a recording that tells callers you aren't taking calls at this time. Your phone doesn't ring, and the screened caller is unable to leave a message.

To enjoy the convenience of Call Screen, add Call Privacy to your monthly calling features:

How to use Call Screen
Action Instructions
How to turn Call Screen on and off.

Once your list is established, you can turn it on or off.

  1. Dial *60 (1160 on a rotary phone). A voice message will let you know whether your list is on or off.
  2. Press 3 to turn your list on or off. Remember: The list must be turned on to stop unwanted callers.
How to add a caller to your list.
  1. Dial *60 (1160 on a rotary phone).
  2. Respond to the voice prompts by pressing #0, #1 (12, 01 on a rotary phone).
How to remove a caller from your list.
  1. Dial *60 (1160 on a rotary phone).
  2. Press 1 to hear the list of unwanted callers (11 on a rotary phone).
  3. Press 7 to remove a number from the list.

Note : Call Screening may not be possible for:

  • Unknown numbers
  • Some mobile phone numbers
  • Some toll free numbers
  • Calls from other local or long distance service providers
  • Overseas phone numbers

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