Three Way Calling allows an end-user to add a third party to an existing call. The end-user can either 'conference' on the third party or can talk privately to the third party. The end-user can set up a call between self and two other parties. Additionally Three Way Calling allows an end-user to transfer an incoming call to any dialable telephone number, including a long distance telephone number, and hang-up without disconnecting the call.
The available options for Three Way Calling are:
To activate Three Way Calling:
To disconnect a Three Way Call:
Three Way Calling is available in all 5ESS®, 5RSM (5ESS remote), DMS™-10 and DMS-100 central office (CO) switch types.
End-users may subscribe monthly to Three Way Calling or may be charged 'per activation' with a monthly cap on charges per line called Pay- Per- Use Three Way Calling.
Pay-Per-Use Three Way Calling is available in 5ESS and DMS-100 central office switch types.
Additional information can be found in the Pre-Ordering Overview.
ND only: Pay-Per-Use Three Way Calling is not available in two exchanges in North Dakota, Dickinson and Williston.
| Feature/Service | Rules/Restrictions |
| Call Waiting | Compatible on the same line. Call Waiting will not operate while a three-way call is in progress. |
| Speed Calling | Can use Speed Calling to add a third party to the call. |
| Trunks | Business only:
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Three Way Calling may have a recurring and a nonrecurring or Pay-Per-Use charge based on state specific Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists.
Retail rates for this feature can be found in the state specific Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists.
Rates and/or discounts are available in Exhibit A or the specific rate sheet in your Interconnection or Resale Agreement.
Additional information on ordering can be found in the Ordering Overview.
The valid Feature Activity Types are:
NOTE: When changing from one feature to another, use N and D Feature Activity Types.
Three Way Calling - Line Side is identified by the following USOCs:
| Three Way Calling | Three Way Calling Blocking | |
| DSS | ESC | 3BL |
| PAL | ESC | 3BL |
| PBX | ESC | 3BL |
| POTS | ESC | 3BL |
| UBS | ESC | 3BL |
No USOC is required for Pay-Per-Use Three Way Calling.
Adding Three Way Calling
This feature is ordered by including:
This feature is removed by including:
This feature is ordered by including:
This feature is removed by including:
Last Update: January 30, 2004
