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How can I look up the international calling rates?

March 28, 2024

How can I look up the phone directory online?

Montana: http://montanadirectory.blackfoot.com/ Idaho: http://idahodirectory.blackfoot.com/

How do I find calling feature instructions?

March 20, 2024

https://www.blackfoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Calling-Feature-Instructions.pdf

Why is my phone not ringing when called?

February 25, 2024

Try the following troubleshooting tips:

What do I do if my phone has no dial tone?

When your phone has no Dial Tone, before you call for help, try the following troubleshooting tips:

I’m hearing strange beeps on my phone line. What are they?

Check Your Calling Features If the problem happens on all calls and all phones, the issue be with one of your calling features. It’s easy to misinterpret normal call waiting and voice mail tones/beeps as repair issues. Voice Mail When you’re home and have a new voice mail message, you’ll hear a stuttered (or interrupted) […]

How do I get rid of static and other noises on my phone line?

If you’re hearing static or other noise on your phone, make sure the signal coming to your home is clear, all your phone-related equipment is working properly, no random household devices are interfering with your reception, and all your DSL filters are correctly installed if you have Internet. If you hear noise on your line, […]

How do I keep my long distance service provider from changing?

You can prevent any company from changing your Long Distance service provider(s) to another provider with a PIC freeze on your Blackfoot services at no charge. A PIC freeze protects your service from getting slammed, i.e. having one of your chosen Long Distance service providers changed without your permission. A PIC does not prohibit you […]

How can I stop telemarketer calls?

Receiving a phone call from a telemarketer is often inconvenient and annoying. Here are four tips to help reduce or stop those annoying calls.

What do I do if I’m having problems with my cordless phone?

Let’s try some basic troubleshooting steps to test your cordless phone: