You have a message when:
- You hear an intermittent dial tone from the receiver
- Your phone’s message indicator is flashing (some models/most areas).
To retrieve messages from home:
- Dial *98 or your access code.
- Enter your password.
- Follow the prompts to retrieve your messages.
To retrieve messages from another phone within your area code:
- Dial your telephone number.
- When you hear your greeting, press 9 immediately.
- Enter your password.
- Follow the prompts to retrieve your messages.
To check messages while outside your area code:
- Dial 1 877 235-5777 from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.
- Select your language preference.
- Enter your 10-digit Bell Home phone number when prompted for a mailbox number.
- You will then hear your recorded name.
- Enter your password if prompted.
Call Answer allows you to save messages for up to 21 days.