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Bagumbayan

Jan 23, 2003, 8:13 PM

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Hi to all!

Everytime I use my internet I really cannot use my phone since it is hook up to the net. When someone would try to call me they will just be frustrated for a busy tone. I don't want to have another line for practical reason nor a cellphone to serve as a standby phone.

Does anybody out there can tell me where can I find a device so that even I'm using the net, the existing phone call received call and maybe call outside. I understand that in some place in the US some tel. co. has this kind of system. TELMEX said they don't have. Would appreciate your assistance!!

RDB

sparks

Jan 24, 2003, 4:59 AM

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They advertise on TV a box that will allow you to see/hear incomming calls. With caller ID you could see. I heard a rumor that it requires call waiting? You can't do both for long (20-30 secs). Think they are $40-50us

http://www.iworld.mb.ca/...son_switchboard.html

Mike

Jan 24, 2003, 9:19 AM

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I believe that AOL advertises that the new AOL will notify you if there is an incoming call. I think that, if you want to take the call, the AOL connection will be terminated. I don't know if this is an optional service with an additional charge or not.
You cannot have both connections up at the same time unless you have a DSL line or a cable modem. Incidentally, if you are a heavy internet user one of the high speed options (DSL, Cable Modem, etc.) is well worth it.
"No matter where you go, there you are"

Cat

Jan 24, 2003, 3:59 PM

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The AOL service is called Call Alert and is $4.95 per month. If you do an internet search for "internet call waiting", there are other companies that also offer the service at different costs and some with different extra features.

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Jan 24, 2003, 9:39 PM

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Go to Google and type in " Call manager " and you will have a few sites come up.

This link will get you to one of them offering a FREE trial. But it only works in the US and Canada.

http://www.geocities.com/icmagent/icm.htm

johnr

Jan 24, 2003, 10:00 PM

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Both Telmex and Terra claim to offer systems that let you hook up to the internet while maintaining a phone line. Without having two lines.

Personally, I have two lines because I figure it's probably cheaper (you might check and see what it's like where you live). In some places a second line isn't too costly.