Call Diversion User Instructions

Setting up Call Diversion


To programme each number you want your calls diverted to:
  • Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone
  • Dial 181, followed by a code number between 161 and 169
  • Dial the number to which calls are to be diverted, including area code if the number is outside your local calling area (eg. 181 - 163 - 04 - 801 9000), then press the # key
  • Wait for the confirmation tone (Dial Tone)
  • Hang up
(The code number is now registered against the number to be diverted to. We recommend you keep a record of these for future reference.)

Activating a Diversion (from your own phone)

  • Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone
  • Dial the appropriate code (i.e. 161, 162 etc) for the number you wish to divert to Wait for confirmation tone
  • To confirm the correct diversion has been made wait a little longer and a call will automatically go through to the selected diversion number
  • Hang up

Cancelling Call Diversion


  • Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone
  • Lift the handset and wait for confirmation tone
  • Dial 160
  • Wait for confirmation tone
  • Hang up
You can still make outgoing calls from your phone when Call Divert is in use, but the dial tone is different (long-short-long). This reminds you that incoming calls are still being diverted.

Using Remote Divert (additional cost $4.04/month)


  • Lift the handset and wait for confirmation tone
  • Dial 083215
  • Enter your area code
  • Enter your phone number (i.e. the number of the phone you are diverting calls from)
  • Enter your PIN
  • Follow the prompts (i.e. press 1 to access call diversion)
Then follow the same instructions as for Call Diversion.
If you're calling from overseas:
  • Dial the international access code of the country you're calling from
  • Dial 64 83 083 215
  • Follow the normal Call Diversion steps (as above). International calling charges apply
If you're calling from outside the local calling area or from a mobile phone, applicable call charges apply.

Testing Call Diversion


If you wish to test the number you're diverting your calls to:
  • Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone
  • Dial the pre-programmed code number
The call will automatically go through to the pre-programmed number.