If you’re on the line and someone’s trying to get through, this handy service alerts you to the fact by a special tone.This way, you needn’t worry about missing important calls.
How to use Call Waiting:

• If you (A) are engaged in a telephonic conversation (B) and a second party (C) calls, a special tone will indicate the other caller is on the line.
• To put the first caller (B) on hold, and connect the second caller (C), Flash Hook then 2.
• To put the second caller (C) on hold and reconnect to the first (B), Flash Hook then 2. Steps 1 and 2 can be repeated.
• To disconnect the current party and reconnect the party on hold, Flash Hook then 1.

	Activation: * 4 3 # De- Activation: # 4 3 #

* These features are already available on your telephone free of charge

When you need to talk to two parties at once, Star Dial allows you to enjoy a three-way conference call, saving you both time and money.

* These features are already available on your telephone free of charge.

This clever facility allows you to have your calls efficiently forwarded to another phone, be it standard, mobile or a pager, which means you needn’t miss messages when you go out.   Activation: * 2 1 * Telephone Number # De- Activation: # 2 1 # Call Forwarding No Reply** If there’s no answer from your telephone, incoming calls can be forwarded to an alternative one.   Activation: * 6 1 * Telephone Number # De- Activation: # 6 1 # Call Forwarding on Busy** When you’re busy dealing with an important call, incoming calls can be diverted to another phone. **From 12th January 2004, if you forward a telephone call to either Batelco fixed, Mobile, voicemail or any other operator, you will now be charged for the "forwarded" part of the call at prevailing calling rates. For example, in the scenario below you will now be charged for the call from your number to the forwarded number.

Customers with permanent call forwarding from fixed lines (operator Set) should note that charges will also apply here. but should they wish to cancel this facility then they should call 17 88 11 11. If you are unclear about your circumstances, or need further information about these changes, please call 196.   Activation: * 6 7 * Telephone Number # De- Activation: # 6 7 #

When you need a little peace, StarDial allows you to program your telephone to re-route incoming calls to a polite "Do Not Disturb" message.

 

	Activation: * 2 6 # De- Activation: # 2 6 #

This convenient facility allows you to access your international and frequently called phone numbers with a quick 2 digit code.

 

	Activation: * 5 3 * the desired party No * De- Activation: # 5 3 #

You can ensure that your outgoing calls are going where you want them to, by requesting one of the following Call Barring categories:

• National calls only
• ALL outgoing calls (national & international)
• International Direct Dialing Calls (IDD)
• Call made through operators (131, 151, 191)

International Direct Dialing and calls made through operators.

This labour-saving facility allows you to program your telephone to call a predetermined number by just lifting the handset.

 

	Activation: * 5 3 * the desired party No * De- Activation: # 5 3 #

 

	Features Activation De-Activation Call waiting * 4 3 # # 4 3 # Call Forwarding Features Immediate * 2 1 Tel .Number # # 2 1 # On no Reply * 6 1 Tel .Number #   On Busy * 6 7 Tel .Number #   Call Barring Features All outgoing calls except emergency * 3 3 * Password # # 3 3 * Password # All outgoing international calls * 3 3 1 * Password # # 3 3 1 * Password # All incoming Calls * 3 5 * Password # # 3 5 * Password #

StarDial services are provided at a quarterly rental charge of BD 1.000 each and once of registration fee of BD 3.000 for one or more service

Telephone StarDial Services
Special services are being provided to the telephone subscribers These controlled services include:

 

	Tariff Description Registration Fees (BD)* Monthly Rental (BD) Alarm Call Free Free Call waiting Free Free Conference Call Free Free Call forwarding on no reply Free Free Call forwarding on busy Free Free Immediate Call forwarding Free Free Do not disturb 3.000 0.330 Call Control Barring * Operator Assisted Calls (131/151/191) * All Outgoing Calls (National / International) * National Calls * International Direct Dialing (IDD) * IDD + Operator Assisted Calls (131/151/191) 3.000 0.330 Abbreviated Dialing 3.000 0.330 Automatic Redial Of the last busy number 3.000 0.330 Fastline with time break 3.000 0.330 *Note 1) Registration fee will be charged at BD 3.000 for one or more service at any one time