8 Popular Home Phone Calling Features

Back in the old days, all your home phone did was make and receive calls. These days though, the humble home phone has become a bit of a communications computer, capable of lots of cool stuff we used to only be able to dream of.

However, without the right home phone plan, you might be missing out on all of the cool calling features out there. If you're to add some features to your home phone experience, it may be time to shop for something new.

Here is a quick rundown of some of the most popular home phone features available here on WhiteFence:

• Caller ID – Know exactly who is calling before you pick up the phone and never deal with another telemarketer again

• Voicemail – Hear all of your messages wherever you are and say goodbye to your old answering machine

• Call Waiting – Never again miss another important call because you were already on the line

• Conference Calls – Get everyone together on one conversation instead of making lots of separate calls

• Call Forwarding – Have your calls forwarded to your cell phone or another landline while you are away from home

• Auto Redial – Easily redial the last number person you called even if you've forgotten their number

• Anonymous Call Rejection – Block calls from anyone that has chosen to block their name and number

• Speed Calling – Set up custom codes for all of your friends and family to make calls in a flash without your Rolodex