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Is it just me, but is your telephone landline almost unusable now? Nearly every call I get is an automated message for PPI or something similar. Mine is now on constant voicemail and I never answer it anymore unless someone leaves a message and I will either pick it up or call them back. I do not think I have had a genuine call on my landline for at least two months.
Are landlines rapidly becoming extinct? Mine is.
I couldn't do without a landline and so far have been ok. But I know what you mean, when I go to my sisters I can't believe that every time the phone goes she's lucky if she knows 1 in 10 of the callers! That would do my head in!Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldtimeram
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The death of the landline is very sad. I still remember all my schoolmates home phone number, and everyone knew and chatted to you or your mates mum (careful now).
i am registered with the TPS and have been for years, but they cannot monitor or stop the calls from abroad or the pre-recorded calls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rattea
I just tell em if they ring again i will put a spell on them works a treat! XD XD XD
Yes Nicky, but that ain't much good when talking to a recorded message is it? lol
If they ask for ad person, or call about something where you need to get an old bill, for example, to compare prices offered etc. Just say ' oh, one moment, i'll go and get them/it' then leave the phone on the sofa, or in the dog's basket for 10 mins and carry on with what you were doing in the first place
Yes I have done that Toggles
I have also used one saying that they have dialled a Government security number and that the call is being monitored to detect their location and they will be getting a visit from a security agent within a few minutes. They soon sod off the line then!
The only reason i have a landline is for the internet, but i have it unplugged