On an MLS- or MLC-Model

On a Standard Phone

 

Phone*

 

To group page all

Press the button programmed with this

This equipment feature is not available

extensions m a Calling

feature or follow Steps 1 through 3 below:

on a standard phone, but your Centrex

Group

1. Lift the handset.

system may allow you to page Centrex

 

calling groups.

See page 5-13for

2.

Press [ Intercom ].

 

instructions on setting up a

 

Calling Group. See page

 

You hear the intercom dial tone.

 

5-16for instructionson

3.

Dial [ * ] [ 7 ] and a group number (1–4).

 

programming Group Paging

 

onto a button on MLS- or

 

After the beep, start talking.

 

MLC-model phones.

 

Your voice is heard on the speakers at all

 

 

 

non-busy MLS-model phones in the group.

 

 

 

 

 

*If you are using an MLC-6 cordless phone, make sure the handset is on before following these instructions. For more information on using the MLC-6 phone, see AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone Quick Reference: Display and Controls.

Answering a Call

 

 

On an MLS- or MLC-Model

On a Standard Phone

 

 

 

Phone*

 

 

 

To answer a call that is

When the telephone is ringing...

When the telephone is ringing...

 

 

ringing

Lift the handset.

Lift the handset.

 

 

You are connected to the incoming call.

You are connected to the incoming call.

 

To answer a call on a line not

If more than one line is ringing, you are

 

 

 

assigned to your MLS- or

connected to the line ringing longest. If the

 

 

 

MLC-model phone, see

call is an intercom call and you have a

 

 

 

Appendix B.

display phone, the caller’s extension jack

 

 

 

 

number briefly appears on your display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To answer a voice paging

When the telephone beeps...

When the telephone is ringing...

 

call

If the microphone is on, you can speak

Lift the handset.

 

 

after the beep. If the microphone is not

You are connected to the person who

 

 

on, press [ Mic ] (if available) or lift the

paged you.

 

 

handset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To answer a call on a

Press the line button and lift the

This equipment feature is not available

 

specific line

handset.

on a standard phone, but may be

 

 

You are connected to the incoming call. If a

available from Centrex.

 

To answer a call on a line not

line has been programmed for “delayed ring”

 

 

 

assigned to your MLS- or

or “no ring,” or if the Do Not Disturb feature

 

 

 

MLC-model phone, see

is turned on, a call on the line appears as

 

 

 

Appendix B.

a flashing red light, but does not ring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To answer a call when

1. Press [ Hold ].

This equipment feature is not available

 

you are already on a call

The call you are on is placed on hold.

on a standard phone, but may be

 

 

2. Press the line button for the new call

available from Centrex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and lift the handset.

 

 

 

 

You are connected to the incoming call.

 

 

 

 

To return to the first call...

 

 

 

 

Put the second call on hold and press

 

 

 

 

the line button for the first call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*If you are using an MLC-6 cordless phone, make sure the handset is on before following these instructions. For more information on using the MLC-6 phone, see AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone Quick Reference: Display and Controls.

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II specifications

AT&T II, a pivotal case in the landscape of telecommunications regulation, emerged from the expansive antitrust actions against the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). Following World War II, AT&T had established itself as a telecommunications behemoth, monopolizing the market. The ramifications of this dominance spurred a significant shift in regulatory measures, leading to the dissolution of the Bell System in 1984, which consisted of AT&T and its regional operating companies.

One key feature of AT&T II is its emphasis on promoting competition in the telecommunications sector. The court's decision aimed to dismantle the monopolistic practices that had stifled innovation and restricted consumer choice. By encouraging competition among various service providers, the ruling paved the way for an environment where new technologies could flourish.

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The impact of AT&T II can also be seen in the regulatory frameworks that followed. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted policies aimed at enhancing market transparency and ensuring fair practices among competitors. These regulatory changes helped to create a more equitable playing field, allowing smaller companies to compete against established giants.

In summary, AT&T II marked a turning point in telecommunications history, characterized by a focus on competition, technological advancements, and consumer protection. The dissolution of AT&T's monopoly allowed for the rapid evolution of technology and services, ultimately benefiting consumers and fostering an environment ripe for innovation. This ruling not only redefined the telecommunications industry but also set a precedent for how markets are regulated in the United States.
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