Stinky
April 18th, 2006, 06:58 PM
Yesterday afternoon we noticed that our NTC landline was not reachable. As soon as one calls the number there's a blip of a ring tone and then dead air. We started unplugging things and found that a basic phone and answering machine are ok but as soon as we plug in the PC modem or the TiVo or an older cordless phone then the problem occurs.
All of these devices can make outbound calls but as soon as any one of them is plugged into the line then nothing rings.
Could all of them have been damaged within the last few days by lightening or some sort of surge? Is anyone else having a problem?
Everything has been stable since we first moved in three years ago (Riverside building, mid-floor). No phone devices added, removed or changed in the last year at least.
Any ideas?
All of these devices can make outbound calls but as soon as any one of them is plugged into the line then nothing rings.
Could all of them have been damaged within the last few days by lightening or some sort of surge? Is anyone else having a problem?
Everything has been stable since we first moved in three years ago (Riverside building, mid-floor). No phone devices added, removed or changed in the last year at least.
Any ideas?