Can this be used to make local as well as long distance calls? Also, if you get rid of the landline- can you access the 911 system?
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Hi. This isn't responsable for controller the call it's only the appliance, but the Skype can make local calls, distance calls or international call. You always you dial to use (country number)+(state number)+(your number). Like 5511XXXXXXXX in my case. This not work for 911 calls. You will need use your cellphone for this. Regards
630927
Yes you can made local and long distance by this sky talk 1200 you can call your skype friend for free .local and long distance charge 2 cents a minute . With skype unlimited subscription local for 2.99 a month and unlimited long distance for 11.00. Yes 911 call depend on skype location provide
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You may use this just like a home phone, all dependent on what Skype account you have subscribed to. What ever your Skype account provides, this unit duplicates on a home phone. If Skype provides 911 where you live then you will have that service. This works with out a computer as it will be connected to the router. You need a computer to set it up. If you want a less expensive subscription, you may use one of the OBi units ( I uses OBi 202 ) with a $12 a year subscription for 911, and Google voice. This unit, in my experience, only works with Skype. Therefore, although it worked exactly as advertised, I stopped using it. You may use this just like a home phone, all dependent on what Skype account you have subscribed to. What ever your Skype account provides, this unit duplicates on a home phone. If Skype provides 911 where you live then you will have that service. This works with out a computer as it will be connected to the router. You need a computer to set it up. If you want a less expensive subscription, you may use one of the OBi units ( I uses OBi 202 ) with a $12 a year subscription for 911, and Google voice. This unit, in my experience, only works with Skype. Therefore, although it worked exactly as... » Read More You may use this just like a home phone, all dependent on what Skype account you have subscribed to. What ever your Skype account provides, this unit duplicates on a home phone. If Skype provides 911 where you live then you will have that service. This works with out a computer as it will be connected to the router. You need a computer to set it up. If you want a less expensive subscription, you may use one of the OBi units ( I uses OBi 202 ) with a $12 a year subscription for 911, and Google voice. This unit, in my experience, only works with Skype. Therefore, although it worked exactly as advertised, I stopped using it. « Show Less
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Hi. This isn't responsable for controller the call it's only the appliance, but the Skype can make local calls, distance calls or international call. You always you dial to use (country number)+(state number)+(your number). Like 5511XXXXXXXX in my case. This not work for 911 calls. You will need use your cellphone for this.Regards
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I initially had a land line. Last week I set up a Ooma phone (VOIP), and it did call out the alarm to the three designated numbers. I was able to cancel the call out during that call. So far, the only thing that is a little less reliable is if you call into the alarm during an alarm situation. It took several times to get that to work. I am satisfied with its functionality on the Ooma phone. I did install a power back up system for the phone set, router and Ooma station. So it should work during an outage for long enough to send out the call--unless cable is down too.
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Hi! You can hook up the BASE of this phone to a regular land line (with normal telephone jack), and then the VOIP841 handset can be used to make normal landline calls. You can switch between land line and Skype Internet calling.If you are asking if you can use another cordless phone with this product instead of the supplied cordless phone, the answer is NO.If you are already subscribing to caller ID on your landline service, then YES this phone will show you the caller ID. But not if you are not subscribing to caller ID.
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The system will not call out without a landline. The rest of the system will still function, but it won't call you (or anyone else).
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Same here - I guess that is how it works since it is a call center phone. It sucks though and customer service is non existent. The consolation is it is good for outbound calls. You can use a 2 way phone splitter and just use it for calling out.
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Sorry but my 3-set Panasonic phones are connected to as regular landline. Other than just blocking calls u can edit the caller's ID so u can actually tell who is calling each time! Love it!
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I have two cell phones (different numbers) as well as my original land-line connected to this system. When the Bluetooth signal is within range (+/- 75 feet of the base) all calls, to all numbers, ring the handsets. Therefore you can pick up any incoming call for any number, from any phone, including your cell phones (assuming the call was for one of the cell phone numbers. Land-line calls are obviously not routed through your cellular device). As for outgoing calls, once again, you can either call from your land-line or call from either of the two cell phones with no special requirements. Just pick up your phone and dial. No "unpairing" required whatsoever. Oh, and any incoming text message for your cell phones causes the system to ring (a different ring versus the "regular" ring) and announce "text message". Handy but i assume you can turn off that feature if you don't want to hear it. Hope that answers your question.
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It can be used to replace a landline if you subscribe to a service that allows calls to other landlines or cell phones. One connects the device to a router and a phone to it. One configures a service through the Web browser and makes calls like a regular phone. There are lots of SIP providers that are compatible with this device.
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You will need a "landline." Since you have only internet and Ethernet running to the area you could use a Ooma or MagicJack Plus device to generate a "landline" at the unit.
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If you have a standard phone jack...this phone is a standard no frills phone. It has no electrical cord or batteries for functions you do not need for a phone to make a call or receive a call. It is not an alarm. It is not a hands free. It is not a cordless. I was tired of hearing garbled or diminished staticky reception. This phone has beautiful clarity which we have not experienced for YEARS! We had phones in this house which were obviously inferior. NOW to your most important question...keep or make sure you have a true land line. We bundled our cable, home phone, and internet with a cable company. When we first subscribed 10 years ago, it was questionable if the phone would still work during power outages and/or with 911 OR when cable service goes out. We still on occasion will experience a problem when the cable service goes completely dead. Check with your service provider and grill them on your concerns. This phone will more than likely not be the problem. This is a standard old fashioned phone that is still manufactured as a quality product because businesses and hotels/motels need to have these. Cellphones are unreliable and overrated and do not serve the primary purpose RELIABLY to call someone when you NEED to call someone. I hope my observations help.
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It connects to landline. You could use majic jack or similar product if you have wi fi available. Otherwise you're better off spending the extra to get a system that uses cellular dialer, althoigh then you get charged a monthly fee for service.
502145
It is a VOIP phone, so you wouldn't be able to connect a regular phone line or "pots" line. You would need to have it connected to the Internet. I have personally replaced my landline with my VoIP phone line that I get through RingCentral, which is an AT&T; service.
754709
I'm currently not using it for a Landline phone. However the ARRIS Gateway modem performs great for my internet usage.
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Your phone will ring with either incoming land or Skype calls. You can choose how to make outgoing calls in the setup. Be advised that, in my case at least, I lost call display on my incoming land line calls using this device. Support claimed it should work in my area (Canada using Bell as a provider). It didn't. They even replaced the unit but no luck.
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No. If you connect your cell phone through Bluetooth, you can use your cellular plan to talk. No need for a landline.
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Yes it can ! I have mine mounted to the wall and 6 remotes around the house. Great phone. I have mine hooked too the internet phone "OOMA" ooma.com. It gives great phone service for $ 3.80 per month which included the 911 service.
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I'm not exactly sure I understand the question, but this unit will take over your land line whenever you are making an emergency call, otherwise your land line will operate normally. It is an excellent unit and my dad ended up using it one day when he broke his leg. He was able to call me and talk to me when he couldn't reach the phone. Highly recommend.