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Star Dial


With StarDial various facilities, customers can have their telephone or mobile telephone act more efficiently for them. These facilities are:


1- Alarm Call

StarDial allows you to program your telephone, up to 24-hours in advance, to give you a cheerful alarm call - so you need never miss that early morning appointment or any engagement you may have!

 

Activation: * 5 5 * Alarm Time #
De- Activation # 5 5 #

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

2- Call Waiting

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

3- Conference Call

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.

4- Immediate call forwarding

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.

Call Forwarding

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 #
5- Do not disturb

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 #

6- Abbreviated dialling

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 #
7- Call Barring

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.
8- Fast line with time break

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 #
Immediate
* 6 1 Tel Number #
 
Immediate
* 6 6 Tel Number #
 
Call Baring Features    
All outgoing call except emeregency
* 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 #

9- Tarrifs

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 Waitingl 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 Call (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:

Registration fee will be charged at BD 3.000 for one or more service at any one time