Availability
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In the cable serviceable area
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In Ignite TV serviceable area
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Rogers Wireless Network (excluding Extended Network)
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Emergency Service (911)
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Address automatically sent to the operator
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Address automatically sent to the operator
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Callers must tell the operator the address/location (wireless 9-1-1)
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Installation
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Technician Installation
(truck roll)
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Technician Installation
(truck roll)
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- Self-Install only
- No phone jacks
- No technician visit
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Message Relay Service 711
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Yes
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Yes
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No (does not support Teletype machines but customers can use online Message Relay Service)
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411 Directory Listing
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional for a fee
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411 Directory Assistance
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Operator Assistance Services
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Special Needs
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Price (cost)
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See Pricing
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Included with bundles with Ignite TV
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Multiple price points including Special pricing with Share Everything wireless plans
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Plans
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Standalone and bundle plans
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1 plan for bundles with Ignite TV
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Standalone
(compatible with Wireless Plans)
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Maximum Number of Phone Lines
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2 per eMTA
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1
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1 per device
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Portable
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No
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No
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Yes
(within our wireless network area excluding Extended Network)
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Compatible with Alarm or Medical Alert Systems
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Yes
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on requirements by different models and manufacturers. In the event of a power or network outage or disconnection, your system performance will depend on the battery and/or wireless back-up options available from your alarm/safety service provider.
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Yes Note: Compatibility may vary depending on requirements by different models and manufacturers. In the event of a power or network outage or disconnection, your system performance will depend on the battery or wireless back-up options available from your alarm or safety service provider.
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- Smart Home Monitoring (SHM)
- Other security systems that don't require a traditional phone line for monitoring
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Compatible with Calling Cards
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Compatible with Fax Machines
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Intercom (Buzzers)
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Direct Dial Intercom: Yes
Phone Line Intercept: Yes
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Direct Dial Intercom: Yes
Phone Line Intercept: Yes
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Direct Dial Intercom: Yes
Phone Line Intercept: No
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Recommended Placement Above Ground
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No
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No
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Yes
(Antenna must not be obstructed to ensure strong connection to cellular signals)
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Battery Back-up during Power Interruption
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Up to 5 hours of standby or talk time
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Not available
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13 hours standby time
2.5 hours of talk time
(based on the ZTE WF723)
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Hardware
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Included with RHP activation
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Included with Ignite Home Phone activation
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Purchase required
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Hardware Requirements
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- eMTA
- Handset (wired or wireless)
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- Ignite Modem
- Handset (wired or wireless)
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- Handset (wired[not rotary] or wireless)
- SIM Card
- ZTE WF723
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Compatible with 3rd Party Long Distance Providers
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Block Chargeable Calls
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
(If SOC is available)
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Busy Call Return
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Call Display
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Yes
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Yes
(included with plan)
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Yes
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Call Display Block
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Call Forward: All Calls
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Yes
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Yes
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Up to 2500 minutes
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Call Forward: Busy / No Answer
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Yes, if not subscribed to Voicemail
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No - Reserved for Voicemail (sends calls to VM when line is busy/no one answers)
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No
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Call Trace
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Call Transfer
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Yes
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Yes
(included with plan)
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No
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Call Waiting
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Yes
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Yes
(included with plan)
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Yes
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Collect Calling
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Distinctive Ring
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Yes
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No
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No
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Home and Away Online-Manager
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Yes
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Yes
(included with plan)
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No
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Last Call Return
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Yes
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Yes
(included with plan)
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No
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Long Distance Packages
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Multiple Add-Ons
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Comes with Unlimited Canadian Long Distance.
Is compatible with International Plus LD Add-on only
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Unlimited Canada-wide or CAN/US
(or US pay-per-use)
Select International Plans.
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Message Intercept
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Custom Intercept Available
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Default Intercept Available
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No
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Seasonal Suspension
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Text to Landline
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Three Way Calling
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Yes, up to 3 parties
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Yes, up to 3 parties
(included with plan)
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Yes, up to 4 parties
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TV Call Display
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Yes
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No
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No
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Unlisted Number
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes (default – customers need to pay extra for listing)
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Visual Call Waiting
(incoming name or number displayed on phone set when Call Waiting is triggered)
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- Customers must subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Display or TV Call Display to get this feature.
- Support dependent on phone set.
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- Included in package (Call Display and Call Waiting included by default).
- Support dependent on phone set.
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- Included in package (Call Display and Call Waiting included by default).
- Support dependent on phone set.
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Voicemail
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Home and Away Voicemail with Multiple Mailbox Support
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Home and Away Voicemail for 1 Mailbox Supported
(included with plan)
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Wireless Enhanced Voicemail
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