Silver Star Communications provides you with the latest in telephone technology from a local provider, so rest assured you will receive the most up-to-date services with unparalleled customer service.
Prices vary per service area, select your serving area for the appropriate price list:
Additional Listing
Publish multiple listings for the same account in the Silver Star phone directory.
Anonymous Call Rejection
Reject incoming calls which have name and number information blocked. The caller receives a message that you do not accept calls from private numbers.
- Dial *77.
- Listen for the confirmation tone, and then hang up.
- To deactivate, dial *87.
Automatic Call Back
Your phone will continue to redial a busy number until the line is free.
When you hear a busy signal, press the switchook and release quickly.
Listen for special dial tone. If you have already hung up, pick up the handset and listen for normal dial tone.
- Dial *66.
- If the line is still busy, hang up. Your phone will check the number for up to 30 minutes.
- A special callback ring alerts you when the line becomes free.
- Pick up the handset to automatically connect the call.
- To cancel, dial *86.
Automatic Recall
Redial the last number that called your number.
- Dial *69.
- If the line is busy, hang up. Your phone will keep trying the line for up to 30 minutes.
- A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free.
- Pick up the handset to automatically place the call.
- To cancel, dial *89.
Call Forward
Forward calls to another number.
- Dial *72.
- Dial the forward-to number. Wait for the call to connect either by someone answering or by voicemail. This will activate the call forward number.
- To deactivate, dial *73.
Call Forward Busy
- Dial *90.
- Dial the number to forward calls to. Wait for the call to connect either by someone answering or by voicemail. This will activate the call forward number.
- To deactivate, dial *91.
Call Forward No Answer
- Dial *92.
- Dial the number of rings (from 2 to 9) to be allowed before the call is forwarded. Then, dial the forward-to number. Wait for the call to connect either by someone answering or by voicemail. This will activate the call forward number.
- To deactivate, dial *93.
Call Forward Remote Access
Activate call forward while you are away from your office or home. Calls are subject to long distance charges.
- Access Numbers:
Star Valley: 883.6400 (1+307 if out of area)
Swan Valley: 483.6400 (1+ 208 if out of area)
Teton Valley: 354.6250 (1+ 208 if out of area)
- Dial your access number.
- Listen for special dial tone.
- Dial your 7-digit phone number and PIN.
- Dial *72.
- Dial the number to forward calls to. Wait for the call to connect either by someone answering or by voicemail. This will activate the call forward number.
- To deactivate, dial *73.
Call Transfer
Transfer calls to another phone line.
- Press and quickly release the switchook to place the caller on hold.
- Listen for dial tone and dial the number to transfer the call to.
- You may wait for the third person to answer to privately announce the call or you can transfer immediately.
- To transfer, press and quickly release the switchook.
Call Waiting
Put the first party on hold while you answer an incoming call.
- To answer an incoming call when you are on the phone, press and quickly release the switchook. The first caller is placed on hold. To alternate between callers, press and release the switchook.
- To deactivate call waiting before making a phone call, dial *70, listen for the confirmation tone and dial the telephone number you wish to call.
- After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically “turns on” again. To deactivate call waiting during a call, press and release the switchook, dial *70 and listen for the confirmation tone.
Call Waiting / Caller ID
Combine Call Waiting and Caller ID to see the Caller ID information of the incoming call.
Caller ID
Records the time and Caller ID of incoming calls.
Caller ID Blocking
Used on a per call basis, the called party receives a "Private" identification instead of the calling party's number or name.
- Dial *67.
- Dial the number you are calling as usual.
Caller ID Suppression
Designates a privacy status for your line on every call. The called party receives a "Private" identification instead of your name or number. Programmed by Silver Star.
Conference Calling
Connect people in multiple locations on one call with toll-free number capability.
Directory Number Hunt
When the main line is busy, calls hunt sequentially to the next available line. Programmed by Silver Star.
Distinctive Ring (Available with Call Waiting and Voice Mail)
Up to 4 phone numbers ring on the same line. Subsequent numbers are assigned a different ring pattern notifying you or a fax machine that a call is coming in on the other numbers. Programmed by Silver Star.
Do Not Disturb
Program your line to block all incoming calls while outgoing calls are not affected. Calls are not directed to Voice Mail. Not compatible with Smart Block. Programmed by Silver Star.
Hot Line
When the handset is lifted, calls are routed directly to a predetermined number. Must pay base phone rate, and calls are subject to long distance charges. Programmed by Silver Star.
Inside Wire Maintenance (residential only)
This monthly plan covers the labor to repair and replace defective wiring on the inside of the home.
Long Distance Authorization
An authorization code is required to make long distance calls. Programmed by Silver Star.
900 Unblocking
Unblock 900 numbers, which are blocked by default.
Non-Listed Number
Your number is not published in the phone book, but is available from Directory Assistance.
Non-Published Number
Your number is neither published in the phone book nor available from Directory Assistance.
Remote Call Forward
A local number is published, but calls are routed to another predetermined number. Calls subject to long distance charges. Programmed by Silver Star.
Selective Call Acceptance
Program your phone to accept only calls from a special list. All others will hear an announcement that you are not accepting calls. Available in local service area only.
- Dial *64.
- Listen for announcement telling you whether the feature is currently on or off. Press 3 to turn the feature on or off.
- To add the last caller to your acceptance list, dial #01#.
- To hear the phone numbers on your list, press 1.
- To add a number to your list, press #.
- To remove a number from your list, press *.
Selective Call Forward
Program your phone to forward only specified calls from a list you create. Available in local service area only.
- Dial *63.
- Listen for announcement telling you whether the feature is currently on or off. Press 3 to turn the feature on or off.
- First time users will be asked to enter the forward-to number.
- From then on the system will remind you of the current forward-to number. To keep, press 1. To change, press 0.
- To hear the numbers on your list, press 1.
- To add a number to your list, press #.
- To remove a number from your list, press *.
Selective Call Rejection
Program your phone to block specified telephone numbers from calling you. Available in local service area only.
- Dial *60.
- Listen for announcement telling you whether the feature is currently on or off. Press 3 to turn the feature on or off.
- To add the last caller to your rejection list, dial #01#.
- To hear the phone numbers on your list, press 1.
- To add a number to your list, press #.
- To remove a number from your list, press *.
Smart “Telemarketer” Block
Callers will hear a recording that you do not accept calls from telemarketers and will be instructed to press 1 if they are not a telemarketer to continue the call. Smart Block holds numbers that frequently call you in a queue.
- Dial *95 to access menu.
- Press 1 to add a number to your Blocked list.
- Press 2 to remove a number from your Blocked list.
- Press 3 to remove all numbers from your Blocked list.
- Press 4 to add a number to your Known list.
- Press 5 to change the Language of your menu options.
- Press 6 to turn the entire service on.
- Press 7 to turn the entire service off.
- Press 8 to block calls from Private callers.
- Press 9 to allow calls from Private callers.
- Dial *96 if you wish to add the last caller's number to your Blocked List.
Speed Calling
Program up to 30 numbers to dial with 2 digit codes. Feature works on the phone line; additional phones do not need to be programmed.
- Dial *75.
- Dial a two-digit speed code (choose any number, 20-49).
- Dial the phone number you wish to assign to that code.
- Press the # key and listen for the confirmation tone.
- To call someone on your Speed Calling list, dial the two-digit code, then the # key.
- To change your Speed Calling list, dial *75. Dial the two-digit code you wish to change. Listen for the cancellation tone, then a dial tone. Follow steps to enter a new number.
Three-Way Calling
Connect 3 parties on one call. Subject to long distance charges.
- Press and quickly release the switchook to place the first call on hold.
- Listen for dial tone and dial the third person’s number.
- When the third person answers, you can talk privately before making it a three-way conversation. To make the three-way connection, press and quickly release the “switchook.”
- If the third person does not answer or you wish to disconnect them, press and quickly release the “switchook.” You will be reconnected to the person holding.
- If either of the two people hang up, you may continue talking with the remaining person.
- To end the call completely, simply hang up.
Toll-Free Numbers
Use toll-free numbers for business and personal use: provide potential customers with a convenient way to contact you or allow a child to call home easily.
Toll Denial
Restrict 0+ and 1+ calls from being made from your phone. Programmed by Silver Star.
Toll Restriction
Block long distance calling. Calling cards and "0" (operator) dialing allowed. Programmed by Silver Star.
Vacation Services
- Internet/TV Temporary Disconnect
This service temporarily disconnects your Internet or Television service. Service must be reactivated within one year. You may forward your Silver Star e-mail to another address during this time.
- Number Suspend
This service enables you to keep your telephone number and listing in our directory. Callers will hear a recording that your telephone number has been disconnected or is no longer in use. Number can be suspended no more than 6 months in a 12 month period, not necessarily consecutive months. Once limit is reached, service is automatically reconnected.
- Seasonal Number Referral
This service enables you to keep your telephone number and listing in our directory. Callers will hear a recording referring to the new telephone number. 12 month time limit.
Wake-up Service
Schedule up to 2 wake up calls within 24 hours. Feature works if the power is out. Programmed by Silver Star.
Warm Line
A designated number is dialed when the phone is left off the hook for a specified amount of time. Calls are subject to long distance charges. Programmed by Silver Star.
