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Time Warner Digital Phone Services: Advantages and Features

Analog and Digital Phone Comparisons

The two most widely available types of phone services are analog and digital packages. Analog is the older telephone protocol, and refers to the traditional method of transferring information along a standard phone line using modulating radio signals. Analog systems are much cheaper for telephone companies, and are currently more widely used.

Digital phones, on the other hand, transmit information much in the same way that a computer does, by encoding the signal into binary and transmitting it along the same type of wire used for cable television and broadband Internet services. Digital phones are quickly supplanting analog offerings because of the many advantages of using a digital phone service. Forward thinking telecommunications providers, such as Time Warner, are installing digital systems to provide their customers with these advantages, enhanced services and additional features.

For instance, a digital transmission is much cleaner, resulting in a crisper and more easily interpreted sound with less noise on the line. Digital signals are more versatile, allowing the same lines to carry cable TV, digital telephone and broadband Internet information. This makes it possible for Time Warner to offer consumers packages of all three telecommunication services at reduced rates. Finally, the digital signal is simply more advanced, allowing providers to develop and offer exciting new features exclusive to digital phones.

Popular Features of Time Warner Digital Phone Services

In particular, Time Warner Cable is able to offer many of the exciting services it has included with its analog phone packages, as well as entirely new features developed exclusively for the digital phone. By subscribing to Time Warner digital phone services, you will be able to enjoy:

  • Unlimited Minutes and Usage: Time Warner digital phone subscribers can call anywhere in the U.S. or Canada and talk as much as they like for free, without extra charges.
  • Call Waiting: Never worry about missing an important call again, by enabling your Time Warner digital phone to accept incoming calls while you are already on the phone.
  • Caller and Call Waiting ID: Learn who is calling with Caller ID, which displays the information of the person making an incoming call, even if you are on the phone. 
  • Voicemail: Receive voice messages on your Time Warner digital phone without ever having to buy an answering machine or other special equipment.
  • Directory Listing & Directory Assistance Listing: You may choose to have your number and some personal information listed in the Time Warner digital phone directory, or in most states (Maine excluded), choose to remain unlisted.
  • Caller ID Block: If you have a publicly listed number, you may disable caller ID so your personal information is not displayed. 
  • Cancel Call Waiting: You may cancel your Time Warner digital phone call waiting service for individual calls to keep your focus on important callers.
  • Call Forwarding: If you are frequently on the go, you may forward calls to an alternate number, such as a cellular digital phone.
  • Speed Dial: Connect to your most frequently dialed numbers with a single button.  
  • Anonymous Call Reject: Block calls from those callers who do not display their personal information on caller ID.
  • Caller ID Unblocking: If your Time Warner digital phone is unlisted, you may reveal your personal information during a specific call.
  • Enhanced 911 Service: When calling 911, your personal information will be displayed to emergency dispatchers.
  • Technical Assistance: Never worry about trouble-shooting problems with your digital phone service again. As a Time Warner digital phone customer, you can call for technical assistance at any time by dialing 611.