Additional Features
Calling Card
Calling cards are an easy way to make long distance calls when you're away from home. A calling card is available through your long distance provider. A prepaid calling card can be purchased from Venture Communications. It offers a flat per minute rate to call anywhere in the Continental United States.
Extra Listings
Now everyone can maintain their own identity. Additional listings in the white pages of your local phone book are the most inexpensive way to help you make a name for yourself. Perfect for teenagers, roommates, or home-based businesses.
800 Service
Customers interested in having a business or personal 800 number, should contact our business office for more information.
Long Distance Services
Venture Communications offers long distance services for both in and out of state use. For more information about our rate plans, contact our business office.
Non-Listed Number
You can choose not to have your telephone number listed in the telephone directory but it would be available through directory assistance.
Non-Published Number
If you choose this service, your telephone number will not be published in the telephone directory and will not be given out through directory assistance.
Second Line
In this hectic world, a second telephone line may be a necessity. Use it exclusively for the children, as a dedicated fax/modem line, or as a separate home business line. Installing both lines at the same time can save on installation charges and you get a separate telephone listing for each line.
Call Restrictions 900 # Call Block
The improper use of 900# calls can do serious damage - both financially and emotionally - especially in families with children. We can block calls to 900 toll numbers protecting your children against solicitation and you from unexpected charges. There is no monthly charge for this service.
Personal Identification Number
Some telephone features require a personal identification number (PIN). When you first subscribe to such a feature, the telephone company assigns you a PIN of 0000. You should immediately change your PIN from 0000 to any four digits you want.
1+Bulk Restriction
This feature allows you to set your phone to either allow toll calls or not to allow toll calls, like an on/off switch.
Complete Toll Restriction
No toll calls can be made. You can make 800# toll free calls. Used when you can't control toll calls originating form your phone.
Vacation Rate
Preserve your current phone number at your vacation house when you leave for the winter. You can ask for the Vacation Rate if you are going to be away for an extended time. You'll pay a reduced monthly rate while you're away and your phone number will remain the same. Your phone is not capable of making or receiving any calls. Call the business office for further details.