| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Constant busy signal | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My phone has a busy signal when I try to call out and incoming callers either get a busy signal or a ...
A: Since you have AT&T, why not call 6-1-1 (repair service) and have them check your line? They'll ...
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| Cordless phone | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Panasonic 5.8 GHZ cordless phone. I have dial tone and can make outgoing calls. But I ...
A: Phil, Why don't you believe Verizon? Telephone companies make their money on people using the ...
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| Telecommunications | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my business gets 5 to 10 phone calls from a number in New Jersey per day and when we pick up the ...
A: Walter, Try using the following site to block those calls: www.phonetray.com although your phone ...
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| Telecommunications | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my business gets 5 to 10 phone calls from a number in New Jersey per day and when we pick up the ...
A: Walter, Who is your provider? I've never heard of a TELEPHONE company NOT being able to provide ...
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| Speakerphone interference | 8/19/2008 |
Q: One of our Nortel telephones which is being used on a landline has a lot of interference whenever ...
A: Robin, Based on the information you provided, let's start with the other devices near your phone. ...
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| Bad TR message on fax machine | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have an HP T45 all in one printer/copier/fax machine. I can send out faxes, but when someone tries ...
A: Donna, I'm guessing that you only receive faxes from 1 person and that's where you're getting the ...
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| Cordless phones | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a base unit and two handsets. Occasionally the base unit went totally dead for a few ...
A: Billy, Without knowing more about your wireless system -ie the brand model, setup etc... I'm ...
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| Connect fax through cordless phone | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My husband usually handles all this stuff but since he chose to kill himself this year in the middle ...
A: Susan, There are several "devices" on the market today that should be able to fill your need. Most ...
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| Phone interference | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I read you response to interference. I found my HVAC to be the problem/a heat pump. Can I get a ...
A: Pat, Yes, have an electrician do the job. (he/she can also pin point where the problem lies. ie ...
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| Phone interference | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I read you response to interference. I found my HVAC to be the problem/a heat pump. Can I get a ...
A: Pat, You have two choices depending on the TYPE of phone (cordless or standard) If the problem is ...
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| Unblocking outgoing calls | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have my landline phone number blocked so that the recipients do not see my number. I know there ...
A: Cheryl, The "code" to dial is *82 (or from rotary phones dial: 11-82) You can find this ...
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| how to buy a 1-800 number | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i followed the thread on how to buy a 1-800 number, but there is no mention of how to find out who ...
A: Ken, Fax the number and see if they respond. Carriers can tell you if the number is theirs, or ...
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| FAXING with TIME WARNER CABLE | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i have time warner TV cable, Cable Internet, and phone service. They call their phone service ...
A: Regi Lynn, If it's just a problem of having to unplug the phone, and plug in the fax to the port, ...
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| telephone | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My phone has a dial tone, and I can place outgoing calls. My answering system via Verizon (my land ...
A: McKinny, Is your answering system voice mail or an answering machine? If it's voice mail contact ...
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| electric power and phones | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a dect6 1.9(?)ghz base with 2 handsets cordless phone set. Every time the electric power ...
A: Carol, It IS the PHONE that's causing the problem with the line going dead. Most cordless phones ...
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| GE 28111 SECT 6.0 - New Voice Mail | 1/16/2008 |
Q: How can I stop flashing light indicating New Voice Mail, once I've retrieved said voice mail, and ...
A: Richard, Check with your voice mail/service provider. I've only seen phones sold by the provider ...
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| Fax and phone/voicemail | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I've recently hooked up both my fax and phone to the same single line in our home by way of a ...
A: Mike, You're going to have to change your setting on your fax AND with your voice mail. See your ...
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| Refuse FAX'S | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I took the paper out of my FAX machine so that I would not get unsolicited FAX's. But when I put ...
A: Karen, Without knowing your fax brand, service provider details, I'm giving you general answers, but ...
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| help | 12/27/2007 |
Q: i have been getting some very rude and annoying calls on my cell phone from some girls who blocked ...
A: Meg, Yes there is, but you need to contact your law enforecment agency AND your carrier. One ...
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| AT&T 2455 cordless | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My AT&T 2455 base phone and extension phone both have suddenly started displaying a "searching for ...
A: Phyllis, Although your phone(s) are six years young, I'd check and replace the batteries before ...
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| Phone/fax problem | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I'm having a problem with a AT&T phone line that I have a fax machine hooked to it. I cannot fax to ...
A: Sonia, Try unplugging your D S L filter, and YOUR computer, then resending the FAX. (also reread ...
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| cordless phone problems | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have home based businesses, so he has one phone line for his business, and I have a ...
A: Sandy, i doubt it's the phones, more likely it's what else you have on your phone lines. ...
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| Panasonic KX-TG2632AL | 11/20/2007 |
Q: One of the handsets of my cordless phone is not working.It displays 'Move closer to base' when I try ...
A: Karthik, You might try recharging the handset, or changing the battery. If that doesnt help, try ...
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| DSL Fine, no dial tone, busy signal | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have DSL that is working fine, but I have no dial tone. Callers to my house have been getting a ...
A: Joyce, Check your equipment and the filter/jack. Unplug the computer,fax,etc does the phone work? ...
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| 5.8 GHz phone and radio interference | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have been picking up what I believe to be radio stations on my phone. What can I do to avoid ...
A: Kera, Without more information, I can only give you some general tips. You can install an RF ...
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| No Line Error Message | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a V-Tech Dect 6.0 portable phone system with 2 additional handsets. Occassionally upon ...
A: Bob, Based on your description, I'd say it's a problem with your equipment rather than your service ...
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| Unwanted phone calls | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Holcombe Do you know of any way or any devise that can be purchased that will block incoming phone ...
A: Paul, You didn't state who you telephone service provider is, but MOST have call management services ...
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| NG poor line condition when sending to efax | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My phone co is bellsouth. I have a brother mfc-8500, whenever I send to an efax number, I get the ...
A: Robyn, What else is connected on that line? A computer? a modem? etc.. Check your manual for ...
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| Panasonic KX-TG2122 Cordless Phone | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I've a problem with the new Panasonic KX-TG2122 which I bought last week. I know this comes with ...
A: Rajesh, You can't FIX a burned out device. You can replace parts, and if it's JUST your charger, ...
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| Panasonic KX-TG2122 Cordless Phone | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I've a problem with the new Panasonic KX-TG2122 which I bought last week. I know this comes with ...
A: Rajesh, I'm sorry to say it sounds like you have "fried" your new device. Since you connected it to ...
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| Bell System for Dummies | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have so many questions I dont know where to start. I am very fascinated by the Bell Network ( or ...
A: Chris, I'm more on the historical side of the corp as opposed to the tech. The best books I've found ...
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| Panasonic 5.8GHz phone doesnt work | 7/22/2007 |
Q: we have a set of 3 panasonic phones, 5.8GHz. they ring, but once you pick up the phone you can't ...
A: I've never seen a cordless phone without a volume control-either on the handset or base. I'd check ...
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| cordless phones | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have 3 cordless phones all on the same line. one of them works while the other two do not. I have ...
A: Do all the jacks have service? Are the phones charged and have good batteries? Are they turned on? ...
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| Telemarketer Phone Numbers | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I get a lot of phone calls (some 800 numbers, but not all) which I ignore if I can't identify the ...
A: Alida, The "number" isn't really disconnected, although you can't call into it. It's a system used ...
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| panasonic dial lock removal | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have a KX-TG2632AL cordless phone that has dial lock on, that was locked but will not unlock now. ...
A: Dave, unplug the base unit and remove the batteries from the handset. Let the handset drain by ...
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| Caller ID w/fax/tad | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Brother MFC 8440 which includes a fax and a Uniden 5.8g with a corded phone/answering ...
A: David, Check the settings on your fax and phone for a caller id setting. MOST caller id's will work ...
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| Phone rings but all I hear is buzzing... | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a cordless phone and it rings just fine but when I answer the phone all I hear is a buzzing ...
A: Jessica, What type/brand of cordless phone do you have? How old is it? Have you tried making a call ...
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| disabling a phone from ringing | 6/7/2007 |
Q: We have a Spirit phone system in our office and no one has any clue which Spirit system it is ...
A: You can program any phone in your system to ring/not ring have outside access, intercom, etc --all ...
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| How to unblock a private number | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I recently receive 2 blocked on my home phone line, the caller was making threats and then hanging ...
A: Amy, Although you can't "unblock" the callers number, your telephone company has a record of the ...
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| business phone suggestions | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have a question concerning calling features and how they would work in a business application. I ...
A: Nick, You have some choices to make, but ALL start with your telephone service provider. Give them ...
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| buzzing/humming sound in cordless phone | 5/13/2007 |
Q: We were out of town durring several storms and when we returned, I reconnected a phone/answering ...
A: Linda, Check the jacks for any damage and/or anything that may have lodged inside while you were ...
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| Fax and landline phone | 5/10/2007 |
Q: We have service through Qwest; 1 line; 2 numbers. Recently, I moved my computer and fax machine ...
A: Barb, You're right, There is an easier way! it has to do with your fax settings AND how your numbers ...
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| Fax and landline phone | 5/8/2007 |
Q: We have service through Qwest; 1 line; 2 numbers. Recently, I moved my computer and fax machine ...
A: Bar, Most electronic stores carry wireless jacks you can use to make your phone/fax connections in ...
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| FAX | 5/3/2007 |
Q: We have a fax machine on campus that has no problem sending to most fax numbers on or off campus. ...
A: Mat, It could still be a line problem, your fax line or the receiving one, or it could be an ...
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| Phone patches | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I work for a small business that specializes in audio narration and voice-overs. One of our ...
A: Check out phone/audio conferencing equipment at most electronic stores and in the yellow pages. ...
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| Isolating lines 1 and 2 | 4/2/2007 |
Q: The expert can't answer your question. Your Question was: I live in a condo. I have 2 lines. ...
A: Carlton, ok NOW i have a starting place. I was afraid you were going to say exactly what you did- ...
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| incoming fax on residential landline | 3/21/2007 |
Q: We recently started receiving fax calls, as evidenced by the recorded beeps on our answering ...
A: Allan, i'm sorry I don't know of any hardware add-ons that would do this for your existing answering ...
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| How to get phone answer mach. to recieve call instead of fax | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Have Brother MFC-240C and AT&T model 1480 telephone.Fax answers instead of answer machine,don't know ...
A: Mark, You need to check the answer settings on both your fax and answering machine. Make sure you ...
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| Cordless phone | 2/15/2007 |
Q: No one seems to know the answer to this question so I thought I'd go to the expert/s. I was given a ...
A: Mario, That "mint green stuff" is called corrosion, and it has most likely damaged your handsets ...
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| Vonage and Verizon | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I've heard a lot about Vonage and my dad considering switching to it, but at the moment we're using ...
A: Dan, Unless you discontinue your current telephone service, you'll pay Vonage's monthly charges and ...
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| 3 way call tied up line 1 and 2 | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I was practicing hosting a 3 way call, dialed out on line 1 to my own number, picked up line 2 and ...
A: Jen, Click on LINE ONE with the handset off, NOW UNPLUG that phone and then unplug ANY other phone ...
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| Error Code "NG" | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Work for US Government. Have a Brother MFC 4600 fax/copier. We get an error code NG "Poor Line ...
A: John, You're the 1st tell tell me where you work, but I could have used your telco and wiring ...
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| forward phone calls & track them | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Is there a way I can call someone then forward their call so my line will be free to call someone ...
A: Tom, I'm not clear on what you're trying to do. If you want to forward a call on someone else's line ...
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| cordless phone kills phone line | 12/19/2006 |
Q: we have a 5.8ghz two motorola phone combo thing (one main and the other needs to phone jack). we ...
A: Katy, If you've followed all the advice, all I can say is since you know the cordless unit is the ...
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| fax machines | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Hey Spencer, I'm still a little confused. Would I hook the fax up to my regular phone jack or to ...
A: Bridgette, Your fax will plug into your reg voice line. Set the fax to answer after 4-5 rings(you ...
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| fax machines | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I only have one phone line in my home. My computer is on DSL. I'm going to buy a fax machine. Can I ...
A: Bridgette, Alot of your questions are going to depend on the fax machine you buy, so tell the ...
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| Fax | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Spencer, A few months ago I sent a fax but never kept the "transmission receipt page". Do you ...
A: Neil, Check with your office accounts payable dept for list of calls placed related to the fax you ...
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| GE. 28111 Series DECT 6.0 | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I just purchased the above phone set and have not been able to get either phone to ring. I have ...
A: Joe, I don't have enough information to give you a firm answer, but try some basics: have you ...
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| 2 Brother Fax Machines wont Talk to Each other?? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I bought a new Brother 7220 MultiFunction Printer for my home office. This was to replace an old ...
A: Chris, I really can only offer a hunch, but I'd check the number that your fax is dialing to ...
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| Old DTMF Pad Problem | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I'm cleaning the interior of an old Western Electric telephone for my mother. The dialtone volume ...
A: Larry; Go back and recheck all of the contact points. Make SURE none of the contacts are bent or out ...
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| Cordless handset not ringing or displaying cid | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Just a few days ago my wireless handsets began acting up. I have a Panasonic KX-TG5439 5.8 ghz ...
A: Will, You can't see me but I'm grinning, only because I HAVE heard of this before. You're not going ...
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| Do I need to retain two phone lines to fax? | 10/15/2006 |
Q: Currently, I have one dedicated telephone line for internet connectivity to one computer and a cable ...
A: Nina, I don't have any information on dell products, but If the "all in one" uses regular fax specs, ...
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| Telephone Jacks | 10/11/2006 |
Q: My house use to have 3 telephone lines in it. I am down to one with kids gone. I want to use the ...
A: Jerry, Go to your network interface and move the red and green wires from the nonworking line to the ...
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| Panasonic Cordless Phone/SBC-AT&T | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Spencer: I have two regular phone lines from AT&T SBC from the Glendale, Ca HUB (an hold hub since ...
A: Mike, do me a favor and disconnect your computer, and modem if used, then try the cordless phone ...
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| Old Phone system | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My house was built in 1960. It has the old phone connection on the outside of the house where all ...
A: Randy, That third "wire" is most likley your ground, and It needs to be connected! (to protect your ...
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| Have a crackling on my phone line | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Pacific Bell/Sbc. We have a new Panasonic KX TG5673. I hooked it up two months ago and have had no ...
A: Kathy, is the noise only on the cordless, or is it on ALL your phones? If only the cordless, try ...
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| Faxing and Digital Phone Service | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have Time-Warner digital phone service as well as a cable modem for Internet access. The modem is ...
A: Scott, i'm sorry but I don't understand your question. You said tech support already told you that ...
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| Phone not ringing. | 9/9/2006 |
Q: When we first moved into this apartment three months ago, we had an issue with the first phone we ...
A: Jessica, Have you tried the phone at another known working line? Is the ringer set to on? Is the ...
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| Panasonic dail lock remover | 9/7/2006 |
Q: have Panasonic cordless phone KX-TG2340jx model And because of my child I used the dial lock ...
A: Nab, I couldn't locate the model number you entered, but I suggest you contact Panasonic on line at ...
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| voice mail and Brother fax machine | 8/28/2006 |
Q: having trouble receiving faxes because I have voice mail..I've tried various settings and still ...
A: You didn't state what's happening, but I'm going to asssume that your voice mail is coming on, and ...
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| Brother Intellifax 1270 (not 1270E) | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I DO have a three way splitter, but it is on the DSL box, which is connected to my computer. I am ...
A: Amanda, Thank you for following up with the information. Although I wasn't questioning your ...
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| Brother Intellifax 1270 (not 1270E) | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I have to run my office phone through my fax machine, which is going through my computer. My office ...
A: Amanda, 1St, WHY are you running your phone and fax thru your computer? Go get a splitter at any ...
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| buzzing on landline | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have an AT+T landline phone in my house. About 50% of the time there is a loud buzzing on it. It ...
A: kc, Buzzing on a line is usually caused by a crossed or "shorted" wire. Check all the connections at ...
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| telephone wiring issue | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Our house is only 20 years old, but I believe something has always been wrong with the wiring ...
A: Eric, Radio stations being picked up on your telephone and even television are not uncommon, and ...
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| Voice/Fax Splitter | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Spencer, Thanks for your input. Could this "splitter" also be referred to as a "separator"? I went ...
A: Joe, I've seen them called by SEVERAL names, so go by what it does, not what marketing people ...
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| Phone/fax adapter | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Actually following up on an answer you gave to someone on this forum, I want to know what type ...
A: Joe, Ask for a "FAX/Voice" splitter. They go by several names but if you tell them what you want it ...
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| Local phone service? | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I have phone servcice with Verizon and I can't stand them. Do you know of a plan for dial tone plus ...
A: Tom, Since Verizon is your local telco, you only have 2 other options. 1. Using a VOIP (voice over ...
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| 5.8GHz cordless phone interference? | 8/2/2006 |
Q: We recently purchased a VTech 5.8GHz cordless phone. As we would talk and move around the house, ...
A: Brandon, The list of items that can cause interference are as long as you can make it. Any item ...
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| Radio station on interior wiring | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a radio station on my inside wiring to my home. This happens when there is NO connection to ...
A: Allen, The causes are numerous, and could be anthing from the station being overpowered, to more ...
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| Vonage Number Listing with 411 Directory. | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I just got a new phone number with Vonage and would like to list it with 411 Business Directory. Is ...
A: Maciek, Although it's possible, It depends on the company providing "411" service in the area you ...
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| phone not ringing | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Spencer, I thought we only had 4 phones hooked up, but it seems we have 6. Here is a list of the ...
A: Cheri, Ah HA ! not to be smug, but (I kind of suspected you had more than 4 hooked up) Unplug 1 ...
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| phone not ringing | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Currently we have four telephones hooked up in our house. However, not all of them will ring. I ...
A: Cheri, I need a little more information to answer your question. How many items total, do you have ...
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| VOIP | 7/7/2006 |
Q: In your opinion, is that reliable service. My telephone company, saids they get alot of complaints ...
A: I think it's a reliable service, depending on WHICH carrier you choose, and how up to date the lines ...
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| could you explain to me how... | 5/22/2006 |
Q: could you explain to me how the*87 works. I know of someone who can unblock my private number, i ...
A: Tonia, Are you asking about Caller ID? This service is available from your telephone company, for ...
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| Tone and Probe a phone line. | 5/17/2006 |
Q: To give you a little background. I'm an IT Tech. that just started a new job installing and ...
A: Keith, Your idea will work with the telephone system "down", but while it's up and running it ...
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| Panasonic dail lock remover | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I have Panasonic cordless phone KX-TG2423 (XXXX) model ,recently before two months I bough it And ...
A: Try unpluging the base unit from the power outlet and telephone jack. Then remove the handset from ...
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| cordless telephone | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I have had an AT&T cordless telephone, model HS-8271, for a few years with no problems. Now I have ...
A: Jim, I SHOULD have told you to start by finding out what's on that electric line in addition to the ...
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| cordless telephone | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I have had an AT&T cordless telephone, model HS-8271, for a few years with no problems. Now I have ...
A: Jim, This is a clasic discription of radio frequency interference. Have you added or moved any ...
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| Faxing - digital phone line | 3/31/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help and advise. I have phone and internet through Cablevision (digital). I would like ...
A: Ken, It WILL work, depending on your fax, it's settings, and your provider. Most fax machines today ...
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| Cordless phone keeps beeping | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I have a Panasonic KX-FPG381 Phone, Fax, 2.4 Cordless phone. Whether the cordless phone is in its ...
A: Ms. Noble, I'm not up on Panasonic, but would suggest you check your owners manual. You may just ...
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| 900 number is billing me for down load | 1/3/2006 |
Q: 11/20/05 135pm Atlanti Mgmt. 900-444-0350 billed my phone number for down loading software.I did not ...
A: Brian, Contact the company billing you at the number on the bill. Inform SBC/at&t that you are ...
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| untraceable fax | 12/19/2005 |
Q: i keep getting faxes with no way of telling what number sent them. Its the ex but again everyone i ...
A: Ralph, A fax only shows what the sender allows. The USER of the sending fax machine sets up what ...
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| Telephone Recorder | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Can you recommend a simple device to record a telephone conversation on a digital telephone line? ...
A: Philip, Your device SHOULD work if you install a filter at the telephone line jack and plug the ...
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| phone text | 12/2/2005 |
Q: How do I text-message someone's phone using the computer? Thanks, Randy
A: Randy, you need to find out if the person you want to communicate with has a phone that supports ...
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| Area code exchange routing etc. | 10/14/2005 |
Q: We sell marketing campaigns to chiropractors in various markets, so when we sign up a client in, ...
A: I'm sorry you've had so much trouble getting a simple 800# with area code routing installed. ...
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| Conf call # | 9/26/2005 |
Q: we are looking for a conference call in # for a small business. The call in # will be used once a ...
A: Nicole, AT&T offers a wide range of conference calling services, from simple audio, to video, ...
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| Cordless Telephone | 9/20/2005 |
Q: Could I possibly have your opinion on what might be the issue with my cordless phone? I have a Radio ...
A: Kathy, I can only think of two things that might be causing the problem- 1. make sure you are ...
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| Fraud Billing | 9/13/2005 |
Q: Holcombe, First of all, I want to thank you for answering my question. I used T-Mobile as my cell ...
A: Ivy, I'm sorry, I don't handle mobile/cell phone questions. If it was me, I'd contact T-mobile, ask ...
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| Phone / Fax line sharing | 8/24/2005 |
Q: I am setting up a home office for telecommuting (not a home based business). I will be ordering a ...
A: John, The adapter is used to let your fax know the call is a data one and that it should auto ...
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| Phone / Fax line sharing | 8/24/2005 |
Q: I am setting up a home office for telecommuting (not a home based business). I will be ordering a ...
A: John, One line with call waiting, and an adapter sold at most electronic stores, or included with ...
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| Home Office Phone Equipment | 6/29/2005 |
Q: Spencer, My wife works from our home office and uses the telephone all day long. We've bought ...
A: John, although I don't usually recomend specific companies, The supplier for BELL SYSTEM ...
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| re: Vonage | 6/20/2005 |
Q: A friend of mine told me about Vonage and I wonder if you've heard anything it. Evidently it ...
A: Although I don't reccommend ANY telecom carriers by name, Vonage is one of several that is selling ...
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| Volume of My Voice on Other Phones | 3/24/2005 |
Q: I have a fairly consistent problem when talking to other people from my home landline. They claim ...
A: I doubt it is your line, although you may want to try switching your dsl filter for that phone with ...
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| Question on VOP, that Time Warner is offering on their Digital phone. | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I wanted to write tonight to find out some info on VOP (Voice Over Protocol). I think that is what ...
A: I really can't help you too much with VOIP-Voice Over Internet Protocol. I know it's more ...
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| How do I buy a 1-800 number? | 1/7/2005 |
Q: 1-7 Followup Question - Hello Spencer, Thank you for your answer. When I find out what ...
A: Earl, please do! After you find out the information, I think you'll find you will need to have him ...
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| cordless phones not functioning properly | 12/27/2004 |
Q: My home telephone service provider is Talk America but SBC is in charge of the exterior wiring. I'm ...
A: Mike, What ELSE is on your telephone system? alarm? computer? fax? tivo? I would be guessing, but ...
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| Receiving phone calls while on-line | 12/15/2004 |
Q: With a single phone line and an ISP that uses the phone line, is there any way that I can be sure ...
A: Ed, you can use DSL from your telephone company, or subscribe to a dial up internet telephone ...
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| phone system | 12/15/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me what type of phone system is available to take incoming products orders when you ...
A: I would go with voice mail, to take care of the other incoming calls while talking with one ...
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| telephone jacks | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I just added a second line to my home telephone. The telephone company said that I can reconfirgure ...
A: Ms. Almeida, It all depends on what you want to do with the second line, are you using it for a ...
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| AULT Transformer | 11/9/2004 |
Q: at the very bottom of page Dear Spencer, I have recently purchased my first home which was built ...
A: Jason, it depends on the type of network interface (the box) you have outside. If it's the older ...
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| AULT Transformer | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I have recently purchased my first home which was built in 1927. I'm begining work on a new ...
A: I'm not aware of the "ault" transformer, however, back in the 50's - 70's phones used transformers ...
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| # of Rings | 10/8/2004 |
Q: How many times should a phone ring in a place of business before it is answered? We got a new phone ...
A: Debbie, that's a question only your customers can answer, but it seems one ring too many. Two is ...
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| reverse phone directory | 9/15/2004 |
Q: This is probably not exactly the type of question you usually answer, but... I am trying to find a ...
A: Jeff, I only know of two from my own use, but I do know that MOST internet telephone directory ...
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| cordless phone problem | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I have a Panasonic 900MHz cordless phone/answering machine (model #KX-TC1731B) which has performed ...
A: Mr. Rose, Try draining the handest battery and recharging it for a full eight hours first. Then, ...
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| Phone Jack | 9/14/2004 |
Q: Spencer, I currently have two phone lines w/ 2 different numbers. I am planning to get DSL, thereby ...
A: Renel, After your Telco has installed your DSL service and you have filters for ALL your jacks, you ...
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| Telephone connections | 9/9/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question - I have two phone lines; one for voice and one for my computer. The voice ...
A: Doug, no problem, and congrats! (next time remember the old saying: NEVER FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS- J/K ...
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| Telephone connections | 9/8/2004 |
Q: I have two phone lines; one for voice and one for my computer. The voice line functions ok. The ...
A: Doug, ok, now we know where the problem is. Your modem (or communications softwear) is causing the ...
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| Telephone connections | 9/8/2004 |
Q: I have two phone lines; one for voice and one for my computer. The voice line functions ok. The ...
A: Doug, Could you be more specific? It sounds as though you might need a new cable to the modem or ...
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| Receiving beeping phone calls | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I was reading the letter that Bob sent you regarding the the phone calls that beep. I to am a victim ...
A: Leslie, Get caller ID to track the calling number, or contact your carrier and request a trap and ...
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| Local phone vs wireless | 8/6/2004 |
Q: I currently have att wireless and have been pleased with the service for a few years now. Thinking ...
A: In your situation, I would go with the cell phone, but please do yourself a favor, and give one of ...
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| Local phone vs wireless | 8/5/2004 |
Q: I currently have att wireless and have been pleased with the service for a few years now. Thinking ...
A: Ms. Marbell, It depends on what you're attempting to do. Is your wireless service cheaper? Is or ...
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| Elcotel Pay Telephones | 7/18/2004 |
Q: Spencer, I came into possession of 13 Elcotel Smart Pay Telephones, with stands and enclosures, ...
A: Tony, I never like to be the messenger of bad news, however, without going into the brand/type of ...
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| Find your phone number | 7/15/2004 |
Q: I remember someone who works for verizon telling me like a 3 digit number that you can dial on any ...
A: Devin, yes, I've heard and used this service. It's for telphone company repair/test employees only ...
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| Fax won't pick up phone | 6/28/2004 |
Q: Spencer,I have home all-in-one fax/printer/scanner machine. Something is amiss with the fax since I ...
A: Bruce, it SOUNDS like a polarity problem, but without seeing/testing it, I can't be sure. TRY ...
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| 800 forwarding line | 6/12/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a phone line or internet phone line that everytime a client calls, the call is ...
A: Todd, call your telephone company, or your 800 # provider, and simply ask for call forwarding,(Where ...
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| Wiring a phone to another phone | 4/8/2004 |
Q: Holcombe, I'm trying to take on a little project at my house and I'm wondering if it is possible ...
A: Mr. Elshire, Since you have no telephone service at your home, and would only be using the ...
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| *67 before dialing a number | 3/16/2004 |
Q: im wondering if you can maby give me a list and an explnation on all the things like *67 makes ...
A: Chris, Your questions can can be answered by going to the front of your local telephone diretory. ...
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| Tracking a faxer | 3/15/2004 |
Q: Here's my problem: For the past few years, I've been plagued at all hours by occasional phone calls ...
A: Bob, I've tried answering your question before, either you didn't recieve it, or it's "lost" The ...
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| Business Telephone | 2/27/2004 |
Q: Holcombe, I'm planning on starting an acupuncture practice out of my own home and would like to ...
A: Michael, I'm sorry, but with AT&T/Lucent/Western Electric and Northern (nortel) not making telephone ...
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| fax machines | 2/23/2004 |
Q: Greetings. Today I bought a fax machine. The employee told me that a modern fax machine can tell ...
A: Ryan, yes it's true-to a certin extent. It depends on the type of telephone service you have. You ...
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| LD company info | 1/1/2004 |
Q: I see you're an AT&T man so I'm not sure if you'll want to get a question asking about another long ...
A: AJ, You can check out belltolls.com for information on ECG rates, etc. however I've never heard of ...
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| Versatility | 10/11/2003 |
Q: I have a cell phone and land phone. I've been thinking of getting rid of the land phone and using my ...
A: in answer to your 1st question, No. It is not possible to have a "fax" only line. The service ...
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| telemarketers new phone numbers | 10/1/2003 |
Q: Spencer, I've noticed that I've been getting a bunch of phone calls from (999) 999-9999 on my caller ...
A: Crissy, You're correct in thinking it's telemarketers AND other firms behind these types of calls. ...
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| phone wiring | 8/1/2003 |
Q: I have six phones in my home. I tried to add another and now they will not ring. The literature that ...
A: Wow! I'm not even going to ask why you need seven phones on the same line number, but I assume you ...
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| Hi, Spencer
I am located... | 2/25/2003 |
Q: Spencer I am located in Haiti, i have a head set and a fax machine. I am not very good with ...
A: I'm sorry I'm not that "up" on Haiti, so I don't know what companies operate there. You might try ...
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| "Talking phone" with speed dial" | 2/25/2003 |
Q: I tend to dial wrong numbers and find very helpful a phone that "talks" (i.e., says the number of ...
A: Steve, I'm not aware of a "Talking Phone" with speed dial, however, most of the carriers offer ...
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| Band F | 2/20/2003 |
Q: I am having large charges on my phone bill for something called Band F calls inside or rather ...
A: I'm sorry, but without more information I can't help you. Have you tried CALLING the billing ...
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| Telephone Privacy | 1/30/2003 |
Q: Is it possible for a motel front desk clerk to listen in on telephone conversations made to the ...
A: Brenda, the answer is : yes. Depending on the type of equipment the motel has, it can be as easy as ...
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| Cordless Phone Problem | 1/12/2003 |
Q: I have A.T. @ T. phone hookup in my house. I have 2 hard wired phones, a line for my phone modem on ...
A: Wow, soo many things can affect cordless and corded phones that it's almost impossible to fix ...
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| telecommunications | 6/17/2002 |
Q: I am in the process of starting my own business. I will start out as a one-man operation, and am ...
A: I'll be as brief as I can. Start with two standard lines one for your pc/fax and one for the ...
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| Panasonic Cordless Phone | 3/30/2002 |
Q: I have a Panasonic KX-TC1731B. It's a cordless phone. Anyway, it isn't working. The only thing ...
A: If you knew how hard this type of problem is to rectify, sight unseen.......but let's give it a ...
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| faxing | 1/28/2002 |
Q: Is there a Collect version of faxing? ie: somebody faxing me and I recieve the charges
A: Sure! but it's called a collect call. A fax communication is just like any other call, as long as ...
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| caller ID? | 7/14/2001 |
Q: ),..hope you are doing well. I have a simple question, and it is: If I want to call someone that I ...
A: As we say at the phone company: Hello Sara! I'll be happy to help you. I don't blame you for not ...
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| telecom audits | 5/29/2001 |
Q: Have you ever used a site like: www.recoveryrefunds.com for an audit? Do they actually find ...
A: Although I have heard of, and had to deal with with Telecommunication audit services, I have never ...
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| extra phone needed - but no line | 3/23/2001 |
Q: ... I recently rented a room in a house where the owner told me she is out of phone lines and I ...
A: sorry to tell you but if you have five lines in use at your location the cable is probably maxed ...
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| Business Phone Line Types | 9/22/2000 |
Q: I am doing a little bit of reaseach on the phone system market....I was wondering if you could help ...
A: To start off, the difference between a pots line and a FXS line is as follows: A pots line is just ...
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