Fios Digital
Voice user
guide
Table of Contents
Welcome to Fios Digital Voice 3
Important E911 information 3
Directory listing 3
Manage your Fios Digital Voice
features anywhere, anytime 4
Fios TV access—Parental
controls must be set up first 4
Making calls from your
Fios Digital Voice phone line 5-6
Calling features 7
Call Forwarding 7-8
Call History 9-10
Call Notification 11
Call Return 11
Call Waiting 12
Caller ID 13
Caller ID Block 14-15
Do Not Disturb 15-16
Incoming Call Block/
Anonymous Call Rejection 17-18
Locate Me 18-19
Schedule a Call 19
Simultaneous Ring 19-20
Speed Dial 20-21
Three-way Calling 21
Voice Mail 22
Voice Mail set up 22
Individual Voice Mailboxes 23-24
Retrieving your
Voice Mail messages 25-26
Change your greeting 27
Change your passcode 27-28
Caller invitation 28
Language options 28
Message preferences 29-30
Messaging with other
Voice Mail customers 30-31
Group lists 31
Notification options 31-33
Ring count change 33
Voice Mail Screening 33-34
Wake Up Call & Reminder Messages 34
Additional features 35
Calendar 35
Fax capability 35
Phone book 35-36
Vanity Numbers 36
Virtual telephone numbers 36
Appendix I: Fios Digital Voice
frequently asked questions 37-39
Appendix II: Troubleshooting 40
Appendix III: Fios Digital Voice
speed dial list 41
Appendix IV: Star code
reference chart 42
Appendix V: Fios Digital Voice—
Voice Mail menu map 43-45
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Welcome to Fios Digital Voice
Congratulations! You're about to experience an exciting new generation of voice technology. Your
new Fios
®
Digital Voice service comes with many easy-to-use features that can be managed by
phone, via the internet, and from your Fios TV. You can turn on features like Call Forwarding and
Do Not Disturb, set up Voice Mail notifications by email or text message, listen to your Voice Mail
messages and review call logs. To get started, read this guide carefully so you’ll be able to get the
most out of all the Fios Digital Voice features.
We hope you enjoy exploring your new phone service.
Important E911 information
As a reminder, in the case of an electrical outage, your battery backup power unit containing
fully-charged battery(ies) will power your basic Fios Digital Voice services, including 911 dialing,
as follows:
Battery Backup Unit (BBU) up to 8 hours
PowerReserve up to 24 hours
Battery Shell up to 24 hours
If the battery is exhausted or there is no battery present, the service will not function for any
purpose. In the welcome kit provided by the technician during installation, you will
find stickers
with this information. We strongly recommend you apply them to your phones so all users are
aware of this possible limitation.
For more information on the Verizon battery backup units, including support, battery disposal
instructions and replacement battery purchase options, please visit us at verizon.com/battery.
Please Note: If you are a TTY customer and use your Pick Your Own Area Code (PYOAC)
number to dial 711 and need to reach an emergency operator, it is possible that the
telecommunications relay service operator will not be able to direct your call to the
appropriate emergency service provider. If you are a TTY customer, we urge you to
call 911 to reach emergency assistance.
Directory listing
Your primary Fios Digital Voice telephone number is automatically listed in the Verizon
National Directory Assistance database and your local Verizon phone book at no charge.
If you would like to have that number not listed or not published for no charge, please contact
your local business office or refer to the Fios Digital Voice Terms of Service at
www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/residential-terms-service
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Manage your Fios Digital Voice features anywhere, anytime
Experience a whole new level of control over your voice communications from your computer,
Fios TV or smartphone. Not all features can be managed using all access methods. See each
feature for options.
Online
Wish your sister could hear the Voice Mail you just got? You can forward it as
an email attachment! Sign into your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
TV Want to turn on Do Not Disturb while you watch On Demand on Fios TV?
Use your set-top box remote control! Using your Fios TV set-top box remote,
select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and click OK to launch.
Phone On vacation and forgot to turn on/o Call Forwarding or Simultaneous Ring?
Just grab your smartphone! Call 1.888.234.6786 or *86 from your home phone
Changes made online will be reflected on your Fios TV and vice versa. There is no additional charge
for using Fios TV or a smartphone to access Fios Digital Voice.
Fios TV access—Parental controls must be set up first
To activate Parental Controls:
The first time you access Fios Digital Voice on your Fios TV, you will be prompted to activate
Parental Controls. Parental Controls allows you to add a PIN which restricts others from
accessing your Fios Digital Voice account from your TV. You will be prompted for each TV
so you can decide who has access from each TV.
If you wish to add this control, select Yes and use the number pad on your remote control
to enter a PIN. If you do not want to add Parental Control, simply select No. (You can always
deactivate Parental Controls at any time.) You will be prompted to enter the PIN each time
you access the features.
To deactivate Parental Controls:
1. Press Menu on the Fios remote.
2. Select Settings > System > Parental/Purchase.
3. Use the arrow button on your remote to select Parental Controls > OK to turn OFF.
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Making calls from your Fios Digital Voice phone line
The Fios Digital Voice Unlimited Plan oers unlimited domestic calling. International calls do
incur a charge.
The Per Minute Plan charges for each minute of domestic use. Calls to other Fios Digital Voice
customers and calls to Verizon residential wireline local phone service customers are considered
“In-Network” calls and do not incur a per minute charge. All other domestic and international calls
incur a charge.
Phone
Domestic calls and calls to Canada
For calls to locations in the U.S., U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Mariana Islands and
U.S. Virgin Islands), Puerto Rico and Canada: Dial the 3-digit area code + the 7-digit phone number.
There is no need to dial a “1” before the area code.
International calls
For calls to most international locations, dial 011 + country code + city code (if applicable)
+ phone number.
For calls to the following locations dial 1 + the 10-digit phone number:
Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands,
Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent
& Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Collect calls
You can make collect or third number billed calls from your Fios Digital Voice line but cannot
receive them.
Blocked numbers
You cannot make 0+, 00, 01, 500, 10-10XXX, 700, 900, 950, 976 calls from your Fios Digital Voice line;
however, you can receive them.
Online
To place a call from your Call History log:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. Click on View Call History.
4. Click on the name or number of the caller you would like to call from the Call History log.
5. From the pop-up window, select Call Back.
6. Your phone line will ring once the call is placed. Wait for the person on the other end to pick up.
To make a call using Place a Call:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call History section, click on Place a Call.
4. You can
a. select a recently called number by using the dropdown menu (the last three numbers
recently dialed will be displayed), or
b. manually enter a number.
5. Once the number is entered, click Dial.
6. Your phone will ring once the call is placed.
7. Wait for the person on the other end to pick up.
Note: If the number you are attempting to dial is busy, you will hear a busy tone.
To place a call using your phone book:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. Scroll down to Additional Features and click on Phone Book.
4. Click on the name and select Call from the drop-down menu.
5. A second pop-up window will appear asking if you want to dial that number or enter
a new number. Click Dial.
6. Your phone will ring once the call is placed. Wait for the person on the other end to pick up.
To block international calls on your Fios Digital Voice line:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select the Administration link on the left side of the screen.
3. Select the International Call Block tab.
4. Check the number(s) on which you would like to block international calls.
5. Click Save Settings.
TV
To call someone from your Call Log:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and click
OK to launch.
2. Select Call Logs.
3. Select the person you would like to call by using the up and down arrows on your remote
control and press OK.
4. The system will automatically dial the number and ring your phone. Pick up your phone and
you’ll be connected to the called party.
Note: “In-Network” calling does not include calls to Verizon Wireless, Verizon Business customers,
or Verizon long distance-only customers.
See the Terms of Service found at verizon.com/fiosvoice for additional information on monthly and
per use charges as well as International rates.
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Calling Features
Call Forwarding
You can forward all calls or calls from specific phone numbers to any number you wish. When
Call Forwarding is turned on, you will not receive calls at your home number until you turn the
feature o. This feature will always override any other forwarding option (e.g., Call Forwarding
to Voice Mail when your line is busy or you don’t answer).
If you are not on the Unlimited Domestic Calling Plan, you will be charged usage for forwarded
calls that are not in-network. Calls forwarded to international numbers incur per minute rates.
To learn how to check rates for international calls, please see the International Calls section
of this guide on page 5.
When you turn Call Forwarding on/o using one of the options below, it will change any setting
previously set using any of the other options.
Phone
To set up Call Forwarding:
1. Pick up handset.
2. Dial *72.
3. Wait for second dial tone.
4. Enter the destination telephone number.
5. You will hear a confirmation tone when Call Forwarding has been enabled.
To cancel Call Forwarding from your phone:
1. Pick up handset.
2. Dial *73.
3. You will hear a confirmation tone when Call Forwarding has been disabled.
Online
To set up Call Forwarding:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Forwarding and click on Activate.
4. In the box next to Forward my incoming calls to, choose a destination telephone number
already on your list or add a number.
5. Click the button to
a. Forward all my calls, or
b. Forward calls only from certain numbers. You can add up to 10 numbers manually or from
your phone book.
6. Click Save Changes.
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To turn o Call Forwarding or to change settings:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Forwarding and click on Deactivate.
TV
To set up Call Forwarding:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and click
OK to launch.
2. Use the down arrow to select Calling Features > OK.
3. Select Call Forwarding > OK.
4. Using the number pad on your remote control, enter the destination telephone number or
arrow down to choose a number previously used and click OK.
5. Click OK to save.
6. Use the C button on your remote control to turn Call Forwarding On and O.
Notes:
• Telephone numbers saved in My Verizon cannot be accessed from your TV. However, once
you enter a number from the TV, it will be retained for future use from the TV.
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Call History
You can see a snapshot of your most recent calls on your My Verizon account home page
or Fios TV. The log includes incoming and outgoing calls, missed calls, and calls that went
to Voice Mail.
Online
To view your Call History:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. Your most recent calls are viewable in the Call History section. Click on View Call History
to see the details.
4. Your call log will be displayed with the last 100 incoming and outgoing calls. Each listing has
the caller’s name (if available), number, and date/time of call.
5. You can sort calls by the type of call, the Call From Number, Call To Number, or Date & Time.
To call someone from your Call History:
1. Click on View Call History and then click on the name or telephone number of the contact
you would like to call.
2. A pop-up window will appear. Select Call Back from the menu.
3. Your phone line will ring once the call is placed.
4. Pick up your Fios Digital Voice handset and wait for the person on the other end to pick up.
Note: If the number you are attempting to dial is busy, you will hear a busy tone.
To add a number from your Call History to your phone book:
1. Click on the caller’s name or number.
2. Select Add to Phone Book/Update Entry from the drop down menu.
To block a caller from your Call History:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Click on View Call History and then click on the name or telephone number of the contact
you would like to block.
3. Click on Call Block in the drop-down list.
4. Click on the add button next to the phone number box where the number you want to
block is displayed.
5. You will receive a confirmation message.
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TV
To view your Call Log
1. Using your set-top box remote, from the Main Menu on your Fios TV select Fios Digital Voice
and press OK to launch.
2. Select Call Logs.
3. Your most recent incoming and outgoing calls are displayed. You can press the C button on
your remote control to refresh the Call Log.
4. Use the Back or Left arrow on your remote control to return to the Fios Digital Voice Menu.
Press OK for Yes.
To call someone from your Call Log:
1. From the Call Log screen, select the person you would like to call by using the up and down
arrows on your remote control and press OK.
2. The system will automatically dial the number and ring your phone. Pick up your phone and
you’ll be connected to the called party.
To delete calls from your Call Log:
1. From the Call Log screen, select the call you would like to delete from the log using the up
and down arrows on your remote control and press OK. Press OK again and the call is deleted.
2. To delete all calls, from the Call Log screen press the Options button using your remote control.
Select Delete all calls and press OK. Press OK and all calls will be deleted.
To block a caller from your Call Log:
1. Select the name/telephone number you would like to block.
2. Click OK to block the caller.
3. Click OK to Do you want to add caller to blocked caller list.
4. You will receive a confirmation message.
Note: Missed incoming calls are identified with a red x, incoming calls with a blue left arrow,
and outgoing calls with a green right arrow.
Missed incoming calls
Incoming calls
Outgoing calls
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Call Notification
You can be notified by email if you get a call from a number you identified when enabling
the feature. You can program up to ten numbers on a list and the notifications will be
sent even if you do not answer the call. This feature can only be managed from your
My Verizon account.
Online
To set up Call Notification
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Notification and click on Activate.
4. Enter the email address where you would like to be notified in the Notify me when calls
arrive from these numbers at this email address box.
5. Select
a. Notify All Incoming Calls or
b. Notify calls only from certain numbers. Then enter up to 10 phone numbers.
6. Click on Save Changes.
To turn o Call Notification or to change settings:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Notification and click on Deactivate.
You can also add a number to your notify list from your Call History:
1. In your Call History, locate the number you'd like to add a notification for and click on the
name or number of that call.
2. Click Call Notification. You will receive a confirmation window that your email address will
receive notification of calls from the name or number you selected.
Call Return
Call Return allows you to easily call back the last party who called without dialing the number,
even if you answered the call.
Phone
To activate Call Return:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *69 and wait for the phone to ring to be connected to your last inbound caller.
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Call Waiting
When you’re already on a call and someone tries to call you, you will hear a Call Waiting tone.
The person calling hears ringing until you answer, and the original caller doesn’t even know
you are receiving a second call. You can either answer the new call or let it go to Voice Mail
if you’ve selected Voice Mail for your Fios Digital Voice phone line. You can also temporarily
disable the feature prior to making a call or turn the feature o.
Phone
To accept a second call:
1. Put the first caller on hold and answer the second call by clicking and releasing the flash
or hang-up button.
2. Return to the first call and put the second call on hold by clicking and releasing the flash
or hang-up button again.
3. You can alternate between calls as often as you like.
To temporarily disable Call Waiting (if you don’t want to be disturbed during a specific call):
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *70.
3. Listen for a confirmation announcement followed by a dial tone, then dial the number
you want to call.
4. When you hang up from your call, Call Waiting returns to your phone automatically.
To disable Call Waiting for an extended period of time:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone; then dial *44. This disables the Call Waiting feature
until you reactivate it.
To reestablish Call Waiting:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone; then dial *43. You’ll be able to hear the Call Waiting
tone when you receive calls.
Online
To disable Call Waiting for an extended period of time:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Waiting.
4. Click on Stop Call Waiting > OK. This disables the Call Waiting feature until you reactivate it.
To reestablish Call Waiting:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Call Waiting.
4. Click on Activate Call Waiting > OK. This enables the feature until you disable it.
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Caller ID
Caller ID is included in Fios Digital Voice and allows you to:
• see the name and phone number of an incoming call on your phone or Caller ID device and
your Fios TV when enabled. Caller ID will display either the number or both the name and
number of most callers. Some calls may be shown as “Out-of-Area” or “Unavailable”. If the
person calling you blocks the display of his/her name and number, the letter “P” or the word
“Private” or “Anonymous” will appear. Caller ID will also display the name and number of a
second caller when you have Call Waiting activated.
• send your name and number when you place calls.
Notes:
• Some names and numbers that are displayed cannot be called back because they do not
accept incoming calls.
• Your phone or device must be equipped to use this feature.
TV
Alerts will display while you are watching live and recorded shows, looking at the guide,
and playing games.
To activate Caller ID on your Fios TV:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, press the Menu button.
2. Use the down arrow to select Settings > OK.
3. Arrow over to Notifications > Caller ID.
4. Select Check Availability > OK
5. A message will confirm that Caller ID is available. Arrow to Yes to enable. It can take
up to 24 hours to activate.
Customizing your Caller ID on TV:
From the Caller ID menu you can:
1. Enable/disable alerts
2. Choose how long alerts display (2, 5, 10 or 15 seconds).
3. Where alerts display (top left, bottom left, or bottom right)
Note: Caller ID on TV cannot be enabled for about 24 hours after your Fios Digital Voice
order completes. You will receive a message on the screen to check back later if you
recently ordered service.
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Caller ID Block
Caller ID Block allows you to block your telephone number from being displayed on the phone
or Caller ID device of the person you are calling on a per-call basis or for all calls.
Note: Remember that the person you are calling may not accept unidentified calls.
Phone
To use Outgoing Caller ID Block for one call:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *67 and wait for the confirmation tone.
3. Dial the number of the person you are calling.
4. Your Caller ID will be blocked to the person you are calling.
5. After the call is completed, Caller ID will resume displaying on calls you make.
To turn on Outgoing Caller ID Block for ALL calls you make:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *31 and wait for the confirmation tone.
3. Calls made from your phone will no longer display your Caller ID information.
To remove Outgoing Caller ID Block for ALL calls you make:
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *32.
3. Calls made from your phone will now display your Caller ID information.
To cancel your Outgoing Caller ID Block on a per-call basis (allows your Caller ID
information to temporarily display on the person’s device you are calling):
1. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *82 and wait for the confirmation tone.
3. Dial the number.
4. Your Caller ID information will display on the called party’s device.
5. After the call is completed, Caller ID Block returns to its previous state, and your
Caller ID information will not display on calls you make.
Online
To turn on Outgoing Caller ID Block for all calls you make:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Calling Features from the menu.
3. Select Outgoing Caller ID Block.
4. Click Activate Outgoing Caller ID Block > OK.
5. Caller ID information will no longer be sent with your calls until you reactivate it.
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To remove Outgoing Caller ID Block for all calls you make:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Calling Features from the menu.
3. Select Outgoing Caller ID Block.
4. Click Stop Outgoing Caller ID Block > OK.
5. Caller ID information will now be sent with your calls.
Do Not Disturb
When you have the Do Not Disturb feature activated, you will not receive any calls on
your phone. You can choose to send all callers directly to Voice Mail or to a prerecorded
system greeting, “The party you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time.”
If you choose the prerecorded option, you can create a list of up to 10 exceptions whose
calls you would like to accept.
Note: If you enable Do Not Disturb using
*
78, you cannot disable or change options online or
from your Fios TV. If you enable this feature online or from your TV, you cannot turn it o using
*
79. Also, when you enable Do Not Disturb using
*
78 and don’t have Voice Mail, callers will hear
a busy signal. You cannot activate a Do Not Disturb message like you can when setting it up
from My Verizon or your TV. Do Not Disturb and Simultaneous Ring cannot be enabled at the
same time.
Phone
To set up Do Not Disturb:
1. Pick up handset.
2. Dial *78.
3. You will hear a confirmation when Do Not Disturb has been enabled.
4. If you have Voice Mail, calls will immediately forward to your mailbox. If you don’t have
Voice Mail, callers will hear a busy signal.
To cancel Do Not Disturb:
1. Pick up your handset.
2. Dial *79.
3. You will hear a confirmation when Do Not Disturb has been disabled.
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Online
To set up Do Not Disturb:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Do Not Disturb > Activate.
4. Click on button to
a. Forward them to Voice Mail (requires activated Fios Digital Voice Mail) or
b. Play the system Do Not Disturb greeting. You can create a list of up to 10 exceptions whose
calls you would like to accept. You can add them manually or from your phone book.
5. Click on Save Changes.
To turn o Do Not Disturb:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Do Not Disturb > Deactivate.
TV
To set up Do Not Disturb:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and click
OK to launch.
2. Use the down arrow to select Calling Features > OK.
3. Select Do Not Disturb > OK.
4. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to select
a. Forward Calls to Voice Mail
b. Play the System Greeting
5. Click OK.
6. Use the C button on your remote control to turn on/o.
Note: If you want to use the scheduling feature or create a list of exceptions, you must
program using My Verizon.
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Incoming Call Block/Anonymous Call Rejection
Incoming Call Block allows you to reject calls from parties who have blocked their calling
information (aka Anonymous Call Rejection). You can also block calls from up to 10 specific
telephone numbers.
Phone
To set up Anonymous Call Rejection:
1. Dial *77 to activate
To cancel Anonymous Call Rejection:
1. Dial *87 to disable
Note: Blocking calls from specific telephone numbers cannot be done on your phone but can
be done online or on your TV.
Online
To set up Incoming Call Block:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Incoming Call Block > Activate.
4. Click on
a. Reject all Anonymous/Private calls and/or
b. Reject calls from certain numbers. You can reject calls from up to 10 numbers by entering
a number in the Phone Number box and clicking Add. The number will be added to the list.
5. Click on Save Changes.
To cancel Incoming Call Block or change the block list:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. To cancel:
In the Call Features section, select Incoming Call Block and then Deactivate to cancel.
4. To change the Call Block settings:
a. Click on Call Block
b. Click on the check box next to the selection you wish to change and then Save Changes.
You can also add a number from your Call Logs:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account.
2. Click on View Call History and then click on the name or telephone number of the contact
you would like to block.
3. Click Call Block from the pop-up screen.
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TV
To set up Incoming Call Block:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and click
OK to launch.
2. Use the down arrow to select Calling Features > OK.
3. Select Incoming Call Block > OK.
4. Select
a. Block All Anonymous Calls and click on OK to check the box, and/or
b. To block specific numbers, click on Use Blocked Caller List. Then click on Manage Block > OK.
Add the 10-digit number(s) you’d like to block or choose numbers already on your list. (Numbers
added on your Online Account Manager will also be displayed in the list.) Click OK to save.
5. Use C button on your set-top box remote to turn on/o.
To cancel or change Incoming Call Block:
1. To cancel:
a. If you are using both All Anonymous Calls and Blocked Caller List and want to cancel
only one of the blocks, deselect the block to be turned o.
b. If you want to turn o both blocks, use the C button on your set-top box remote.
2. To remove a telephone number from the list, use the down arrow button to scroll to the
number you want to delete, then click OK.
3. To enter a new number, use the down arrow key on your remote to move the number
down to the list of blocked numbers. Use the up arrow key to add another number in the
Add a Number box. Use the back arrow to return to the Incoming Block screen.
Locate Me
This feature allows incoming calls to ring up to three numbers, in sequence. When activated,
the system automatically tries to reach you at the first number on the list whenever an incoming
call arrives. If you don’t answer the first number, the system will try the next number. If you have
Voice Mail and the system is unable to locate you at any of the specified numbers, the call will
be transferred to your mailbox.
Online
To set up Locate Me:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Locate Me > Activate.
4. Enter your Locate Me phone number and number of rings. Click Add and enter additional
phone numbers/rings as needed.
5. Click Save Changes.
6. After activating Locate Me, you can change the phone numbers and rings by selecting
Locate Me in the Call Features section and then Settings.
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To turn o Locate Me:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Call Features section, select Locate Me > Deactivate.
Schedule a call
Do you make calls to certain people on a regular basis or have a call you simply can’t forget
to make? With the Schedule Call feature, your phone will ring you at the scheduled time to
initiate the call. No more forgetting important birthdays or letting too much time elapse
before you call Mom.
To schedule a call:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Calendar > Schedule Call.
3. Enter the number you want to call in the Call to Number box. Or you can browse your
phone book, click on the button next to the number, and click OK. The number will be
populated in the box.
4. Enter the date and time you’d like to schedule the call.
5. Click on Save.
6. Your calendar will be updated with the call.
7. The system will call you at the specified time and connect you to the desired number.
8. If you want to check the status of your scheduled call or make changes, just click on
that entry on your calendar.
Schedule Call Back allows you to set the date and time to make a call; when that time
comes Fios Digital Voice will automatically ring your phone and then connect to the
desired number. You’ll never miss calling someone back again.
Simultaneous Ring
Never miss another important call. When you activate Simultaneous Ring, any incoming call
you receive will automatically ring up to three unique phone numbers at the same time. For
example, you could ring your cell, work, and a friend’s line all at the same time. The first phone
answered connects the call.
Note: Simultaneous Ring and Do Not Disturb cannot be enabled at the same time.
Online
To set up Simultaneous Ring:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. From the Call Features section select Simultaneous Ring.
4. Enter up to three numbers you would like to ring when you receive a call at home.
5. Click Activate Simultaneous Ring.
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To turn o Simultaneous Ring or to change numbers:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Calling Features from the menu.
3. Select Simultaneous Ring.
4. Click on
a. Stop Simultaneous Ring
b. Change Settings to add/remove a number. Click on Save Settings > OK.
TV
To Set up Simultaneous Ring:
1. Using your Fios TV set-top box remote, select Fios Digital Voice from the Menu and
click OK to launch.
2. Use the down arrow to select Calling Features.
3. Select Simultaneous Ring > OK.
4. Click OK to Change Settings.
5. Using the number pad on your remote control, enter up to 3 telephone numbers
(use the down arrow to move to the next number). To clear a number, use the
previous button to remove a number.
6. Use the down arrow to select Save Settings > OK.
7. Press C on your set-top box remote control to turn the feature on (or o )
Speed Dial
Speed Dial lets you make calls faster by dialing a two-digit code for frequently called numbers.
You can store up to 100 numbers.
Phone
To add or change a number on your Speed Dial 100 list:
1. Lift the receiver and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial *75. You will hear three quick beeps and a second dial tone.
3. For domestic and Canadian numbers, enter the two-digit Speed Dial number you want to use
(00-99) + the 10-digit number, followed by #.
4. For most international numbers, enter the two-digit Speed Dial number you want to use (00-99)
+ 011+ the country code + the city code (if applicable) + the phone number, followed by #.
5. To change a Speed Dial number, simply repeat the process above.
6. See the Fios Digital Voice Speed Dial List in the Appendix (page 41) for a place to record your
Speed Dial numbers.
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To make a call using the Speed Dial 100 feature:
1. Lift the receiver and listen for dial tone.
2. Dial # + the two-digit Speed Dial number (00-99)
Note: Domestic and International rates apply for calls made using Speed Dial. To learn
how to check rates for international calls, see the International Calls section of this guide
on page 5.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling allows you to add a third person to your conversation, so you can get
family, friends or coworkers together anytime you like.
Phone
To add a third person to your call:
1. Press and release your flash or hang-up button to put the first caller on hold.
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Dial the three-digit area code and seven-digit telephone number you want to add.
(For international numbers, refer to the instructions on page 5.
4. When that person answers, press the flash or hang-up button once, and all three
of you will be connected.
To disconnect:
1. Either of the other two people on the call can leave the conversation by hanging up.
You will still be connected to the remaining person.
2. You can remove the third person at any time by pressing the flash or hang-up button once.
3. To disconnect the entire three-way call, press your flash button to release the second caller
and then hang up to release the third caller.
Other important points about Three-Way Calling:
• If the second line is busy or there is no answer, you can return to the first caller by pressing the
flash or hang-up button twice.
• To avoid placing a three-way call accidentally, hang up your phone and wait for at least three
seconds between every call, whether it’s a three-way call or not.
• Hanging up on a three-way call will disconnect the other two callers.
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Voice Mail
Voice Mail is a free optional service that allows callers to leave messages when your line is busy
or you don’t answer. Your mailbox can store 50 three-minute messages, and you can add up to eight
individual mailbox extensions for family members. You can retrieve messages by phone, online from
My Verizon, or from your Fios TV. Not all features can be managed using all access methods. See
each feature for available options.
Voice Mail set up
Callers can leave you messages even before your mailbox has been set up; however, you will
not be able to listen to your messages or use the other features in your mailbox until you
complete the set up process.
Note: Fios Digital Voice Mailboxes that have not been set up within 60 days of activation will
be removed. Voice Mail service can be added back to your account at any time free of
charge via your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
Phone
To set up your Voice Mail:
1. Call the Fios Digital Voice Mail system at 1.888.2fiosvm (1.888.234.6786) or *86 from
your home phone.
2. If you are calling while away from home, enter your home telephone number followed by #.
3. Enter your starter passcode, followed by #. Your starter passcode is the last four digits of
your Fios Digital Voice telephone number.
4. Follow the voice prompts to select the default language, create a new passcode, and record
your personal and busy greetings and name announcement.
5. You can make changes to your mailbox options at any time. When making changes by phone,
follow the steps in the menu map on pages 43-45. Changes can also be made through your
My Verizon account, and some options can be changed on your Fios TV.
Notes:
• If you exit the setup process before completing all the steps, the next time you call your
Voice Mail you will be required to start the set up process from the beginning. However,
anything you have previously changed will be stored.
• Your new passcode must be 4-10 digits. It should be easy for you to remember, but dicult
for others to guess. You cannot use repeating digits (e.g., 1111), sequential digits (e.g., 1234,
6543), or any part of your phone number.
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Individual Voice Mailboxes
By assigning Individual Mailboxes, up to eight family members can have their own personal
mailboxes. As the host, you create the mailboxes and then your family members can record
their own greetings, choose their own passcodes, and set up mailbox options.
Phone
To create a new Individual Mailbox:
1. From the Voice Mail Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 4 for Individual Mailbox.
3. Press 1 to create an Individual Mailbox and follow the prompts.
4. After creating an Individual Mailbox you will again hear the prompt “To create an individual
mailbox press 1”. If you don’t want to create another mailbox, you can press * to return to
the Main Menu to re-record the main greeting. Your greeting should instruct callers about
keys to press to reach each family member. For example, “Hi. You’ve reached the Smith
residence, for Mary press 1, for David press 2, or for Sean press 3.”
Note: There are eight Individual Mailboxes in addition to the main/base mailbox number which is
mailbox 0. The temporary starter passcode for each individual mailbox is assigned by the system
and is a single digit (e.g., 1 for mailbox 1; 2 for mailbox 2, etc).
To set up each new Individual Mailbox:
1. Call the Fios Digital Voice Mail system at 1.888.2fiosvm (1.888.234.6786) or *86 from your
home phone.
2. When prompted for a passcode, do not enter the passcode for the primary mailbox. Enter
the starter passcode (1, 2, 3, etc.). for the individual mailbox, followed by #. (e.g., 1#).
3. Enter the number of the individual mailbox you wish to set up (1, 2, 3, etc). You should hear
“Welcome to your Verizon Voice Mailbox...”
4. Follow the prompts for language options, creating a new 4-10 digit passcode, recording a new
name for the mailbox, and recording greetings.
5. Once the Individual Mailbox setup is complete, you can return to the Main Menu and/or exit
the mailbox.
Notes:
• You will need to repeat the above steps for each individual mailbox that you have created.
• Don’t forget to change your main greeting to give callers the mailbox numbers for your family members.
To delete an Individual Mailbox:
1. When prompted for a passcode, enter the passcode for the main/base mailbox.
2. From the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
3. Press 4 for Individual Mailbox.
4. Press 2 to delete an Individual Mailbox and follow the prompts.
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To retrieve Voice Mail from an Individual Mailbox:
1. When prompted for a passcode, enter the passcode for the individual mailbox, followed by #.
2. Enter the number of your individual mailbox (1, 2, 3, etc).
Online
To passcode protect/unprotect Individual Mailboxes when using My Verizon:
1. Set up the Individual Mailbox(s) by phone.
2. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
3. From the Main Menu, select Voice Mail Settings.
4. Select Individual Voice Mail Access.
5. Click on require passcode entry or do not require passcode entry.
6. Click Save Setting.
To delete an Individual Mailbox:
1. From the Main Menu, select Voice Mail Settings.
2. Go to Individual Mailboxes.
3. Click the box next to the mailbox you want to delete.
4. Click Delete > OK.
Note: By deleting a mailbox, you will lose all messages stored in that mailbox and they
cannot be retrieved.
To retrieve Voice Mail from an Individual Mailbox:
1. From the Main Menu, select Calls and Messages.
2. Click on the Voice Mail tab.
3. Choose Main Mailbox or the mailbox number from the Mailbox box.
4. Click on the message you want to hear.
You can passcode protect Individual Mailboxes to require entry of the mailbox passcode
to allow message retrieval.
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Voice Mail Settings.
3. Click on Individual Mailbox Access.
4. Select Require Passcode Entry.
5. Click Save Settings.
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Retrieving your Voice Mail messages
Look for the message waiting light if one is provided on your telephone. Otherwise, when you
pick up the handset, you will hear the “interrupted” dial tone when new messages have arrived.
Phone
To listen to your messages:
1. Dial the Fios Digital Voice Mail system at 1.888.2fiosvm (1.888.234.6786) or *86 from your
home phone.
2. When calling while away from home, you will have to enter your mailbox number
(your 10-digit telephone number) followed by #.
3. Enter your passcode, followed by #.
4. At the Main Menu, press 1 to listen to your messages.
5. You can press 1 to replay the message, 2 to save it, or 3 to delete it. (See the menu map
on pages 43-45 for other options during and after message playback.)
Online
To listen to your messages:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. From the Voice Mail section, click on View Voice Mails and click the Play button for the message
you'd like to hear. An audio player window appears and your message plays automatically. You
also have the option to stop, pause, rewind, or fast forward your message You can delete or
forward the message from the play box or click on the X to close the box.
4. Messages are automatically saved for 30 days unless you delete them.
To renew a message after the 30 day period:
1. From View Voice Mails you can click on the renew arrow to the right of the message.
To permanently save Voice Mail messages:
1. Play the message to open the audio box.
2. Click on Forward.
3. Enter your email address.
4. Click on Yes, I have read the disclaimer > Send.
5. The Voice Mail message will be attached as a .wav file.
6. You can then save the message to your PC or other device.
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TV
To listen to your messages:
1. Using your set-top box remote, from the Main Menu on your Fios TV select Fios Digital Voice
and press OK to launch.
2. Select Voice Mail.
a. Your Voice Mail messages are listed. Unheard messages will be marked NEW.
b. Select the Voice Mail you want to hear and press OK. Ensure that your TV is not on mute.
c. Use the down arrow to select Voice Mail
d. Your television program will be paused momentarily while the Voice Mail is played back
on your TV
e. You can
1. Block a Caller:
a. From the Voice Mail screen, select the caller you would like to block by using the
up and down arrows on your remote control.
b. Using your remote control, press the Options button.
c. Use the up and down arrows to select Block Caller > OK.
2. Call Back:
a. From the Voice Mail Screen, select the caller you would like to call back by using
the up and down arrows on your remote control.
b. Using your remote control, press the Options button.
c. Use the up and down arrows to select Call Back.
d. After pressing OK, your phone will ring.
e. Answer your telephone to connect to the number you dialed.
To delete a single Voice Mail:
1. From the Voice Mail screen, select the Voice Mail you would like to delete by using the
up and down arrows on your set-top box remote control.
2. To delete, press Options on your remote control.
3. Use the down arrow to select Delete > OK.
To delete all Voice Mail messages:
1. From the Voice Mail screen, press the Options button on your remote control.
2. Use the down arrow to select Delete All > OK.
To refresh the Voice Mail log:
1. From the Voice Mail screen, press the C button on your set-top box remote.
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Change your greeting
When Voice Mail answers, callers will hear a personal greeting that you record or a system
greeting that you select. You can change your greetings as often as you like.
Phone
To change your greeting:
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 2 for Greetings.
3. Press
a. 1 for Name Recording.
b. 2 for Busy Greeting.
c. 3 for Personal or System Greeting.
d. 4 for Extended Absence Greeting.
4. Follow the prompts to record and save your new greeting(s).
Online
Although greetings cannot be recorded online, you can change between your personal and
busy greeting and turn your busy greeting on/o.
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section, click on Greetings.
4. Select which greeting to play.
5. Click Save Changes to ensure your settings have been updated.
Note: When using a system greeting, you can choose to include your telephone number,
name, or no name/number. Callers will hear, “You have reached ‘name’, ‘number’, or ‘a voice
mailbox’ followed by the tone. You should also enable Caller Invitation (see below) which adds
“Please leave a message after the tone, then press #.” to create a complete greeting for your callers.
Change your passcode
Phone
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 1 for Personal Profile.
3. Press 1 to Change the Passcode.
4. Enter the new 4-10 digit number and press #. Then press 1 to confirm.
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Online
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section, click on Passcode.
4. Enter your old passcode and then create and confirm your new passcode.
5. Click Save Changes.
Note: Your new passcode must be 4-10 digits in length. It should be easy for you to remember,
but dicult for others to guess. You cannot use repeating digits (e.g., 1111), sequential digits
(e.g., 1234, 6543), or any part of your phone number.
Caller Invitation
When you turn on Caller Invitation, your greeting is followed by a system recording that tells the
caller to press # after recording their Voice Mail message to hear options. The message says:
"To send your message now, press #. To mark Private, press 1.
To mark Urgent, press 4.
To hear your message again, press 5. To request return call, press 6.
To re-record, press *."
When Caller Invitation is o, the caller just hears your greeting and can hang up after recording
their message.
Phone
To Turn Caller Invitation on/o:
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 2 for Greetings,
3. Press 5 for Caller Invitation.
4. To turn the Caller Invitation prompt on/o, press 1.
Language options
Language options allows you to choose language and gender for the prompts both you and
your callers hear. The default language is English with a female voice. You can also choose
full or quick prompts. Quick prompts minimize the words spoken for each command. For example:
Full standard prompts:
“To listen to your messages, press 1. To Send a message, press 2. For your personal options, press 3.”
Quick prompts:
“To listen, press 1. Send a message, press 2. Personal options press 3.”
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Phone
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 1 for Personal Profile.
3. Press 2 to change Language.
4. Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
5. Follow the prompts to select full prompts, male/female or quick prompts male/female.
Note: If you only want to change the gender for the prompts, you must reselect the
English/Spanish prompts to get to that choice.
Online
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Notification & Prompt Settings.
4. Select Prompt and then the buttons next to your preference for English or Spanish, male or female voice.
5. If you want full prompts, click the Standard prompts box. Otherwise, you will have
Quick Prompts.
6. Click Save Changes.
Message Preferences
You can:
• change the order in which your messages play,
• turn the envelope (date and time stamp) on/o before each message,
• use the Autoplay feature.
Phone
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 5 for Message Preferences.
3. Follow the prompts to:
a. Turn o automatic envelope information playing before each message. You can choose
to hear envelope information by pressing 6 after listening to a message.
b. Turn Autoplay feature on/o.
c. Change the sort order of messages (oldest to newest or vice versa).
d. Hear your caller’s number.
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Online
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Notification & Prompt Settings.
4. Select Prompt and then uncheck the option to Hear the date & time of each message.
You can still hear envelope information by pressing 6 after listening to a message.
5. Click Save Changes.
Note: Autoplay and sort order can only be done by phone.
Messaging with other Fios Digital Voice Mail customers
Mailbox to Mailbox Messaging lets you quickly and easily exchange messages with other
Fios Digital Voice Mail customers without calling them directly or ringing their phone. It’s
also a fun and convenient way to communicate with your family’s Individual Mailboxes
when there’s something you don’t want to forget to tell them.
You can even set up Group Lists to make it easy to send a message when you communicate
with the same people on a regular basis. You also have delivery options:
• Private – prevents the message from being copied to another mailbox.
• Future Delivery – delivers your message at a future date and time you specify, up to one
year in the future.
• Return Receipt - notifies you with a message in your mailbox when the recipient listens
to your message.
• Urgent - plays the message before others.
Phone
To send a Mailbox to Mailbox Message:
1. At the Main Menu, press 2.
2. Listen for further instructions to:
a. Enter the recipient(s)’ mailbox number(s), Individual Mailbox number or a Group List number
(see Group Lists on the next page).
b. Record your message.
c. Press # to send your message, 5 to hear what you have recorded, * to re-record your message,
or you can choose one of the delivery options:
1 for Private
2 for Future Delivery
3 for Return Receipt
4 for Urgent
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To reply to a message or to send a copy of a message:
1. At the Main Menu, press 1 to listen to a message in your mailbox.
2. After listening to the message,
a. Press 4 to reply to a message sent from another Fios Digital Voice Mail customer.
If your caller is not also a Fios Digital Voice Mail customer, you will not have this option.
b. Press 5 to send a copy of the message to another Fios Digital Voice Mailbox.
Group lists
You can send a single message to every number in the group at one time. Be sure to update
your list as the members of your group change.
To create a group list:
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 3 for Group Lists.
3. Press 1 to create the Group List.
4. Listen for further instructions to:
a. Assign a Group List number.
b. Name your Group List.
c. Enter mailbox numbers you want on this list.
Notification options
You will be alerted at home when messages arrive by an interrupted dial tone and/or message
waiting light on your phone (if equipped). You can also be notified by email, wireless SMS text
notification, pager notification or Special Delivery (at another telephone number).
Phone
To turn Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) on/o:
1. From the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options
2. Press 1 for Personal Profile
3. Press 3 for Notification Options. The system will give a status of all notification options.
4. Press 1 for MWI (Audible and Visual Message Waiting Indicator).
Note: We recommend leaving these features turned on so that you have immediate notification
of a new message.
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To turn Special Delivery, email, text and pager notification on/o (once set up using your
My Verizon account):
1. From the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options
2. Press 1 for Personal Profile
3. Press 3 for Notification Options. The system will give a status of all notification options.
a. Press 2 for Special Delivery at another number.
b. Press 3 for Email Notification.
c. Press 4 for Wireless SMS Text Notification.
d. Press 5 for Pager Notification.
Note: Email and pager notification must be set up using My Verizon. Until they are set up,
they will not be presented in the menu. Once enabled, you can change settings or disable
the features by phone. If you disable these features by phone, you will have to set them
up again online.
Online
To turn MWI o:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Notification & Prompt Settings.
4. Uncheck Light message light and/or change dial tone to stutter (where available).
5. Click Save Changes.
Note: We recommend leaving these features turned on so that you have immediate notification
of a new message.
To set up and turn on/o notification options:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Notification & Prompt Settings.
4. Click on
a. Send to this cell number then enter the number.
b. Send me an email and enter your email address. If you would like to have a copy of the
Voice Mail attached as a .wav file to your email, check Attach Voice Mail in email alert.
c. Send my message to this number then enter the phone number (Special Delivery).
d. Send to this pager number then enter your pager number and select the provider from
the drop-down list.
e. Warn me when my mailbox is nearly full.
5. If you only want to be notified of urgent messages, check Urgent Messages Only next to the
option(s) you have chosen.
6. Click Save Changes.
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Notes:
• Although you must create notification options online, once they are set, you may turn the Pager and Text
Notification on/o by phone.
• Voice Mail sent as a .wav file is not secure and may be intercepted by third parties during
transmission over the internet. Verizon is not responsible for the content of messages sent using
the Fios Digital Voice email feature or for messages that are lost or delayed during transmission.
Ring count change
You can decide how many times your phone will ring before calls forward to Voice Mail.
Keep in mind your callers could hear one or two additional rings.
Phone
1. At the Main Menu, press 4 for Personal Options.
2. Press 1 for Personal Profile.
3. Press 6 for Ring Count.
4. Choose from 2 to 6 rings.
Online
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Notification & Prompt Settings.
4. Select Prompt then choose the number of rings from the dropdown box (2-6 rings).
5. Click Save Changes.
Note: Ring Count Change is only available from the Base/Main Mailbox. It is not available
from Individual Mailboxes.
Voice Mail Screening
Voice Mail Screening allows you to listen to a person leaving you a message in real time
similar to an answering machine. During the message, you can choose to interrupt the
message and take the call live or have the message continue to be left on Voice Mail.
Online
To turn on Voice Mail Screening:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. In the Voice Mail section click on Voice Mail Screening.
4. Click Activate > Save Changes.
5. You will now be able to listen to messages as they are being recorded.
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To listen to a message while it is being left:
1. After a call has forwarded to Voice Mail and your caller is leaving a message, your
phone will ring.
2. When you pick up the phone you will hear your caller. You can:
a. Press 1 to be connected to the caller (the message that the caller was leaving will
NOT be retained in the mailbox once you are connected).
b. Hang up and let the message be recorded in your Voice Mail.
Wake Up Call & Reminder Messages
You have two options for sending reminders to yourself at home — Wake Up Call and
Reminder Messages. For Wake Up Call, you can schedule a system message to be
delivered weekdays or weekends. For Reminder Messages, you can record your own
message and choose one-time, daily, weekday, weekend, or a specific day reminder.
Phone
To set up a Wakeup Call or Reminder Message:
1. From the Main Menu, press 3 for Reminders and Wake Up
2. To set up the reminder
a. Press 1 to schedule a Wake Up Call
b. Press 2 to schedule a Reminder Message
3. Follow the prompts to set up the schedule for your reminder and to record Reminder Messages.
4. Press 1 to confirm.
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Additional features
Calendar
Fios Digital Voice provides you with an online calendar where you can keep track of
appointments and events.
Online
To create a new event:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. From the My Verizon Home page, select Manage your phone under the Your Phone section.
3. Select Calendar under the Additional Features section.
4. Select New Event.
5. Enter the required information for your new event.
6. Click Save.
Fax capability
Need to send a fax? With Fios Digital Voice, all you need to do is make sure your fax machine
is plugged into your Fios Digital Voice line. Dial out as you normally would to make a call and
your fax will be sent.
If you experience diculties sending or receiving a fax and you have ensured the problem is
not with the machine, please contact our support center at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966)
to check if the line you are using is properly provisioned to support fax calling.
Phone book
Fios Digital Voice provides you with an online phone book. You can save frequently called
contacts, as well as key information, such as email address, home address and much more.
You can import contact information from an email program or phone book.
Online
To add a contact to the phone book:
1. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
2. Select Phone Book.
3. Select Add a Contact.
4. Enter the information and click Save.
To add or edit a phone book contact from Call History or Voice Mails tabs:
1. Click on any telephone number.
2. A pop-up window will appear.
3. Click Add to Phone Book/Update Entry.
4. You can create a new contact or update an existing contact by following the instructions.
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To import contact information from an email program or phone book:
1. Create a CSV (Comma Separated Values) export file from your email account.
2. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
3. Select Phone Book.
4. Click on Import Contacts.
5. Select the .csv file you want to import.
6. Click next.
Vanity numbers
Interested in having a unique number for your phone line? With Fios Digital Voice, it is possible.
You can search for a number that has your favorite digits or spells something out. Call 1.800.Verizon
(1.800.837.4966) to determine what is available. (Subject to availability. Charge applies.)
Virtual telephone number
You can purchase up to five additional telephone numbers from any Fios Digital Voice area code
to give to callers. There are no physical lines for these numbers – all calls will ring on your
Fios Digital Voice line. This feature enables callers located in the same local calling area as
your virtual number to only pay for a local call when calling you.
Once your virtual telephone number has been activated, you can assign a Distinctive Ring
so you’ll easily know when someone is calling you using that number.
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Appendix I: Fios Digital Voice frequently asked questions
Product FAQs
1. What is Fios Digital Voice?
Fios Digital Voice is an advanced voice service that works on Verizon’s fiber-optic network,
but uses traditional corded or cordless phones connected to your existing phone jacks.
Fios Digital Voice lets you make direct-dialed domestic calls (including direct-dialed calls
to the U.S. territories [American Samoa, Guam, Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands],
and Puerto Rico), and international calls at great low rates. (Canada calling is included at
no additional cost with our Unlimited Plan.)
You can also manage your calls, Voice Mail, and features through My Verizon and your
Fios TV.
2. What are some primary dierences between Fios Digital Voice and traditional
voice service?
Fios Digital Voice oers a number of advanced calling features that traditional voice services
do not, such as scheduled call forwarding or simultaneous ringing on multiple phone numbers.
My Verizon also allows you to access your Voice Mail messages through any computer with
internet access.
In the case of an electrical outage, your battery backup power unit containing fully-charged
battery(ies) will power your basic Fios Digital Voice services, including 911 dialing, as follows:
Battery Backup Unit (BBU) up to 8 hours
PowerReserve up to 24 hours
Battery Shell up to 24 hours
If the battery is exhausted or there is no battery present, the service will not function for any
purpose. In the welcome kit provided by the technician during installation, you will find stickers
with this information. We strongly recommend you apply them to your phones so all users are
aware of this possible limitation.
For more information on the Verizon battery backup units, including support, battery disposal
instructions and replacement battery purchase options, please visit us at verizon.com/battery.
Please Note: If you are a TTY customer and use your Pick Your Own Area Code (PYOAC)
number to dial 711 and need to reach an emergency operator, it is possible that the
telecommunications relay service operator will not be able to direct your call to the
appropriate emergency service provider. If you are a TTY customer, we urge you to
call 911 to reach emergency assistance.
3. How do I access my Fios Digital Voice features and settings online?
You can access by signing into your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon.
4. Where do I find Fios Digital Voice options on my Fios TV?
From the Fios TV Main Menu, click on Fios Digital Voice > OK to see your Call Logs, listen to
Voice Mail messages, and enable/disable Simultaneous Ring, Call Forwarding Incoming Call Block,
and Do Not Disturb.
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5. With Fios Digital Voice, can I talk on the phone and use my computer at the same time?
Yes, your Fios Digital Voice service will work even if you are simultaneously accessing the
internet. Therefore, surfing the internet sending files, or instant messaging on your computer
will not aect your ability to make and receive calls at the same time.
6. What features are included with Fios Digital Voice plans?
All Fios Digital Voice calling plans include the following calling features at no additional cost:
Calling Features
• Anonymous Call Rejection
• Call Forwarding
• Call Logs
• Call Notification
• Call Return
• Call Waiting with Caller ID
• Caller ID Name and Number
• Do Not Disturb
• Free “In-Network Calling” (applies only to the Per Minute Plan)
• Incoming Call Block
• Individual Phone Book & Calendar with Synchronization to Palm, Microsoft Outlook,
Outlook Express and Lotus Notes
• Locate Me
• Place a Call
• Schedule a Call
• Simultaneous Ring
• Speed Dial 100
• Three Way Calling
• Voice Mail
• Voice Mail Screening
• Wake Up and Reminder Messages
7. Can I manage my Fios Digital Voice calling features from any computer?
Management of your Fios Digital Voice features and settings can be accessed from any
computer with an internet connection by signing into your My Verizon account at
verizon.com/myverizon.
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8. Does Fios Digital Voice support TTY (Text Telephone Relay) for the deaf
and hard-of-hearing?
Yes, Fios Digital Voice supports TTY services.
9. Does Fios Digital Voice work with satellite TV or DVR (e.g., TiVO) service?
Fios Digital Voice works with these services. We recommend you contact your
provider for any special updates or directions associated with using a Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service with these services.
Account FAQs
1. Can I view my current and past billing statements online?
Yes. Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon to view your bill.
2. What taxes and surcharges are applied to my Fios Digital Voice bill?
Every Fios Digital Voice customer is charged applicable federal, state and local taxes,
fees, surcharges or other charges associated with using Fios Digital Voice. These charges
include 911 surcharges and federal Universal Service Fees.
3. How do I view the monthly taxes and surcharges I’m paying for on Fios Digital Voice?
Sign in to your My Verizon account at verizon.com/myverizon to view your bill. All taxes
and surcharges can be found there.
4. How can I claim tax-exempt status?
Call us at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966) to determine if you are eligible. You will be asked to
provide a copy of your tax-exempt certificate.
5. Can I order multiple Fios Digital Voice phone lines?
Fios Digital Voice allows only one main telephone number for every Fios Digital Voice account.
If you subscribe to our Fios Digital Voice Unlimited Plan, you have the option of purchasing up to
five additional Primary Numbers (numbers that are capable of making and receiving calls) at an
additional monthly charge per line. You can also order a Virtual Telephone Number for inbound-only
calling. You may have up to five Virtual Telephone Numbers per primary number. It is not possible to
order a Virtual Telephone Number without having first purchased a Primary Telephone Number.
Call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966) to order additional Primary or Virtual Telephone Numbers.
6. How do I cancel Fios Digital Voice?
If you want to cancel Fios Digital Voice, please call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
Appendix II: Troubleshooting
1. If I lose power or have a broadband outage, will I still be able to use Fios Digital Voice?
In the case of a power outage, the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will power your basic Fios
Digital Voice services, including 911 dialing, for up to 8 hours if a fully-charged battery is
inserted in the Unit. If the battery is exhausted or there is no battery present, the service
will not function for any purpose. The BBU will not power your internet services, television
services, or computer. You are responsible for purchasing and/or replacing the battery
in the BBU. For more information on the Verizon battery backup units, including support,
battery disposal instructions and replacement battery purchase options, please visit us
at verizon.com/battery.
2. What if my Fios Digital Voice calls are being directly routed to Voice Mail?
Go to My Verizon at verizon.com/myverizon and check to see if any of the following
features have been enabled, which could forward calls directly to your Voice Mail:
• Call Forwarding to the Voice Mail access number
• Scheduled Call Forwarding to the Voice Mail access number
• Do Not Disturb is set to send callers to Voice Mail
If you are still experiencing problems, please call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
3. What if I have no dial tone on my phone connected to Fios Digital Voice service?
Follow these steps:
• Verify that your telephone is plugged into the wall jack.
• If your phone requires electricity (e.g., cordless phone), ensure the phone is plugged
into a working power outlet.
• If your phone runs o batter power please ensure the battery is charged.
• If you are still experiencing problems please call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
4. What if my phone connected to Fios Digital Voice service is not ringing?
If your phone is not ringing when there is an incoming call, check your phone to ensure
that the ringer is set to an appropriate level. Verify that Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
is not enabled by going to the Call Features section of your My Verizon home page. If you
are still experiencing problems, please call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
5. Why am I getting a fast busy signal on my phone connected to Fios Digital Voice service?
If you’re experiencing a fast busy on your phone, please call 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
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Appendix III: Fios Digital Voice speed dial list
00 ____________________________ 25 ______________________________ 50 ______________________________ 75 _____________________________
01 ____________________________ 26 _______________________________ 51 ______________________________ 76 _____________________________
02 _____________________________ 27 _______________________________ 52 ______________________________ 77 _____________________________
03 _____________________________ 28 _______________________________ 53 ______________________________ 78 _____________________________
04_____________________________ 29 _______________________________ 54 ______________________________ 79 _____________________________
05 _____________________________ 30 _______________________________ 55 ______________________________ 80 _____________________________
06 _____________________________ 31 _______________________________ 56 ______________________________ 81 _____________________________
07 _____________________________ 32 _______________________________ 57 ______________________________ 82 _____________________________
08_____________________________ 33 _______________________________ 58 ______________________________ 83 _____________________________
09_____________________________ 34 _______________________________ 59 ______________________________ 84 _____________________________
10 _____________________________ 35 ______________________________ 60 ______________________________ 85 _____________________________
11 ______________________________ 36 _______________________________ 61 ______________________________ 86 _____________________________
12 _____________________________ 37 _______________________________ 62 ______________________________ 87 _____________________________
13 _____________________________ 38 ______________________________ 63 ______________________________ 88 _____________________________
14 _____________________________ 39 ______________________________ 64 ______________________________ 89 _____________________________
15 ____________________________ 40 _______________________________ 65 ______________________________ 90 _____________________________
16 _____________________________ 41 ______________________________ 66 ______________________________ 91 _____________________________
17 _____________________________ 42 _______________________________ 67 ______________________________ 92 _____________________________
18 _____________________________ 43 ______________________________ 68 ______________________________ 93 _____________________________
19 _____________________________ 44 ______________________________ 69 ______________________________ 94 _____________________________
20 _____________________________ 45 _______________________________ 70 ______________________________ 95 _____________________________
21 _____________________________ 46 _______________________________ 71 ______________________________ 96 _____________________________
22 _____________________________ 47 _______________________________ 72 ______________________________ 97 _____________________________
23 _____________________________ 48 _______________________________ 73 ______________________________ 98 _____________________________
24 _____________________________ 49 _______________________________ 74 ______________________________ 99 _____________________________
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Appendix IV: Star code reference chart
You can enable/disable some features by using access codes. Just pick up your handset and
press
*
plus the two digit code. For additional information about the features, please see the
Features section beginning on page 5.
These are the access codes you can use to activate/deactivate these Fios Digital Voice features.
For additional instructions, please turn to the appropriate feature section.
Fios Digital Voice feature Telephone access codes
Anonymous Call Reject - Activate
*
77
Anonymous Call Reject - Disable
*
87
Call Forwarding – Activate
*
72
Call Forwarding – Disable
*
73
Call Return
*
69
Call Trace
*
57
Call Waiting – Activate
*
43
Call Waiting – Disable
*
44
Call Waiting – Disable per Call Activate
*
70
Do Not Disturb - Activate*
*
78
Do Not Disturb - Disable*
*
79
Outgoing Caller ID Block – Activate
*
31
Outgoing Caller ID Block – Disable
*
32
Outgoing Caller ID – Block Per Call Activate
*
67
Outgoing Caller ID – Allow Per Call Activate
*
82
Speed Dial 100 program
• To use, dial # + 2-digit speed dial code
*
75
* If you enable Do Not Disturb using *78, you cannot disable or change options online or from your TV. If you enable this feature online or from
your TV, you cannot turn it off using *79.
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1 Listen to messages 2 Send message to
another subscriber
3 Wake Up &
Reminder Messages
Message Play
(during playback)
1 Play Again
2 Save (n/a for expired message)
3 Delete
4 Slower
5 Louder
6 Faster
7 Rewind Five Seconds
77 Rewind to beginning of message
8 Pause
9 Fast Forward Five Seconds
99 Fast Forward to end of message
0 Softer
*
Exit Messaging
# Next Message
Post playback (function) menu
1 Play Again
2 Save
3 Delete
4 Reply to Sender
5 Forward Message
6 Date, Time & Sender
7 Mark as New
8 Return Call
9 Renew (expired message only)
*
Exit Messaging
0 Replay Menu
If last message played:
1 Save deleted message
2 Main Menu
Reminder & Wake Up
1 2
Schedule Schedule
Wake Up Call Reminder
Message
Wake Up
menu
1 Schedule
Weekday
Wake Up Call
2 Schedule
Weekend
Wake Up Call
3 Review Wake
Up Call
*
Previous Menu
Reminder Message menu
1 Schedule One Time Reminder
2 Schedule Daily Reminder
3 Schedule Weekday Reminder
4 Schedule Weekend Reminder
5 Schedule Reminder on
Specific Day
6 Review Reminder Messages
*
Previous Menu
Post record
# Send
1 Mark Private
2 Future Delivery
3 Return Receipt
4 Mark Urgent
5 Hear Message
*
Record
Appendix V: Fios Digital Voice—Voice Mail menu map
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1 Personal
profile
Personal
profile
1 Change
passcode
2 Change
language
3 Notification
options
5 Time Zone
6 Ring count
*
Previous
menu
Greetings
1 Name
recording
2 Busy
greeting
3 Personal
greeting
4 Extended
abscence
greeting
5 Caller
invitation
* Previous
menu
4 Individual
Mailbox
2 Greetings
5 Message
Preferences
3 Group
Lists
Group lists
1 Create
2 Change
3 Delete
*
Previous
menu
Individual
inbox
1 Create
2 Delete
*
Previous
menu
Message
Preferences
1 Envelope
2 Autoplay
3 Sort order
4 Hear caller's
number
*
Previous
menu
*
Previous
Menu
4 Personal options
Language select
1 English
2 Spanish
*
Previous menu
Personal greetings select
1 Personal greeting
2 System greeting "name"
3 System greeting "number"
4 System greetings "w/o number
or name"
*
Previous menu
Notification options
1 MWI
2 Special delivery
3 Email
4 Wireless (SMS)
5 Pager
*
Previous menu
Appendix V: Fios Digital Voice—Voice Mail menu map, continued
Appendix V: Fios Digital Voice—Voice Mail menu map, continued
Login to another
member's sub-mailbox
Login to another
member's mailbox
6 Direct sub-mailbox
transfer
0 Global menu help
(on all menus)
*
Access another
m ailbox (not voiced)
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Updated: June 2018
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