landline phone recommendations..

[joz*garage]

ok i just checked my messages and didnt realize i had 15 of them on there!

the answering service comes with my internet (voip) provider

im currently using a simple landine phone, it doesnt indicate any messages.. you have to dial in to check

im looking for a corded phone with a built in answering machine thats compatible to voip internet

any suggestions,? so it indicates ive got a message...like an envelope icon or something, anything that lets me know ive recieved one?

[freakiness]

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

Does it have to be corded for a reason?

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i do have a mobile home phone handset atm, had to change the batterys for it once, which i thought made the device unreliable

corded or cable in my mind would make it reliable to make and recieve calls anytime

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It probably won't work if the power is off, unless you have a battery backup system.

[joz*garage]

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@ca04 wrote:

As you say you are using a standard phone then  any message recording phone will work.

when you have a call it will answer as per normal, if you don't ,and the caller will leave a message on it.

On reflection the software will not monitor a standard phone but would monitor a VOIP device.

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i did contact my provider before i opened this thread

they reckoned if i want a phone with a built in answering machine its gotta to be voip compatible

i 'spose any simple phone will work (mine does) but an in-bulit ans m. wont if its not voip compatible

[joz*garage]

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@monman12 wrote:

JG there are a few out there, check out  the Siemens

Gigaset C610A IP

However it is cordless!

nɥºɾ

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cheers for that MM, i did do a google keyword search.. roughly what i was after but the results were bewildering

im still keen on a corded one tho, at least it gives me direction as the model given says its voip compatible

[joz*garage]

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@freakiness wrote:

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@joz*garage wrote:

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Can't you set up your service to email alerts or sms alerts on your RSP website?

i was unaware of this option, i 'spose i can

What type of service do yoou have?

iinet naked dsl -1

Do you plug the phone into your phone socket or do you plug it into a voip device?

the phone is plugged straight into the modem

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Do you have a BoB modem/router?  Just curious  😄

As it plugs into that any voip compatible phone should be fine.

I'm fairly sure you can log into your iinet account and set it up to send a sms or email when 

there are missed calls and messages.  You can also direct calls to your mobile if and when you wish, or use an app on a mobile for voip calls.

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iinet tried to sell me a BoB but im looking at the cheapest way out

mine is the most simplest of modems (belkin, it was supllied by them too..way back

yes im going to go into toolbox or whereever it is, to make a few temporary adjustments

[joz*garage]

Can't you set up your service to email alerts or sms alerts on your RSP website?

i was unaware of this option, i 'spose i can

What type of service do yoou have?

iinet naked dsl -1

Do you plug the phone into your phone socket or do you plug it into a voip device?

the phone is plugged straight into the modem

[joz*garage]

It probably won't work if the power is off, unless you have a battery backup system.

true, im also looking at connecting a mobile phone too

[freakiness]

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@monman12 wrote:

JG there are a few out there, check out  the Siemens

Gigaset C610A IP

However it is cordless!

nɥºɾ

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cheers for that MM, i did do a google keyword search.. roughly what i was after but the results were bewildering

im still keen on a corded one tho, at least it gives me direction as the model given says its voip compatible

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You don't need a gigaset if your modem/router has inbuilt voip and mine is way cheaper than the C610 if you did need one  😄

[joz*garage]

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@freakiness wrote:

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@monman12 wrote:

JG there are a few out there, check out  the Siemens

Gigaset C610A IP

However it is cordless!

nɥºɾ

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cheers for that MM, i did do a google keyword search.. roughly what i was after but the results were bewildering

im still keen on a corded one tho, at least it gives me direction as the model given says its voip compatible

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You don't need a gigaset if your modem/router has inbuilt voip.  

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im confused

my modem is wired voip getaway

my provider said i need a voip compatible phone too well if i want the ans.m. to work

why wont i need what mm suggested?

[freakiness]

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@monman12 wrote:

JG there are a few out there, check out  the Siemens

Gigaset C610A IP

However it is cordless!

nɥºɾ

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cheers for that MM, i did do a google keyword search.. roughly what i was after but the results were bewildering

im still keen on a corded one tho, at least it gives me direction as the model given says its voip compatible

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You don't need a gigaset if your modem/router has inbuilt voip.  

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im confused

my modem is wired voip getaway

my provider said i need a voip compatible phone too well if i want the ans.m. to work

why wont i need what mm suggested?

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Are you not using voip already?

Sorry, I was confused. I thought you must have been already using a voip phone and need to replace it because you don't get your messages.  Now I'm just confused  😄

My gigaset is cheaper than MM's gigaset and I thought you wanted cheaper, if you need the whole works.

[joz*garage]

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@freakiness wrote:

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

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@joz*garage wrote:

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@monman12 wrote:

JG there are a few out there, check out  the Siemens

Gigaset C610A IP

However it is cordless!

nɥºɾ

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cheers for that MM, i did do a google keyword search.. roughly what i was after but the results were bewildering

im still keen on a corded one tho, at least it gives me direction as the model given says its voip compatible

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You don't need a gigaset if your modem/router has inbuilt voip.  

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im confused

my modem is wired voip getaway

my provider said i need a voip compatible phone too well if i want the ans.m. to work

why wont i need what mm suggested?

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Are you not using voip already?

Sorry, I was confused. I thought you must have been already using a voip phone and need to replace it because you don't get your messages.  Now I'm just confused  😄

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yes it is a voip internet system

no i got any old phone hooked up which any old phone can be rigged (it doesnt have to be voip compatible) with the net providers answering service 

it all works, always have done

i just want a system where it elerts me that i got a message, an indication of some kind

saves the hassle of dialling it thru, for example; if i go out for 15 minutes down the shops.. i have no idea if theres a recorded message.

dig? lol

[freakiness]

If your Belkin has voip built in you only need a voip campatible phone not a whole voip setup which includes and ATA box.

At home I use one of these

at work I use another router and don't need the box with blue light in top photo of product images.  I think the iinet Belkin is similar and will work any compatible phone.   You could do a search to find out what phones work best with that router.  Or check out whirlpool for comments.