Old Landline No Longer Working

LakeSummerFun · 08-09-2023, 09:02 AM

The old landline at my parents' house on East Bear stopped working about 2 weeks ago. When you call you hear "message 87 landline not accepting calls at this time." They are also unable to call out. (Their internet is fine.) Any thoughts or suggestions? They would like to maintain the landline. I have called the Town of Meredith and left messages. Thank you.

upthesaukee · 08-09-2023, 09:10 AM

I would call your provider of regular telephone service (Verizon, Breezeline, Consolidated Communications, etc).

Look at your last bill for landline service. They should have a number for reporting issues.

Dave

granitebox · 08-09-2023, 09:51 AM

On East Bear I'll bet you have Consolidated Communications as provider - try 866-984-3001

Biggd · 08-09-2023, 10:09 AM

My son just added a landline to his home, and he had to get a new router because his old one wouldn't accept a landline, just a thought.

TheTimeTraveler · 08-09-2023, 10:14 AM

Landline... What's that?

The younger generations don't have a clue what a landline or pay telephone is!

tis · 08-09-2023, 11:59 AM

I got a notice my copper landline was going up to 100 more a month and we don't use it all that much so didn't want to pay that. I debated if we should drop a landline completely but because there are lots of people that have that number I decided to keep it. I bought an OOma and installed it and love it! It installed easy and works great. You are limited to 4 phones with it but I really don't notice any difference between the true landline (wired)and this. You pay taxes which are about $7.00 a month and that's it. I did pay the 49.99 to have my number ported because that was my main reason to keep it. Of course if the internet goes out it doesn't work but then we have the cells. Magic Jack does not work in three states-Hawaii, Alaska and NH so you can't use that here.

The Real BigGuy · 08-09-2023, 01:20 PM

Wow!! I have never heard of anyone paying close to 100/mo for a simple copper phone line. That must be a new record. I have a copper line that provides DSL for internet & a phone number but no phone. I pay less then 1/2 of that.

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TheProfessor · 08-09-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

My son just added a landline to his home, and he had to get a new router because his old one wouldn't accept a landline, just a thought.

There is a difference between a 4 wire copper and an internet telephone that comes combined with cable TV/internet.

As stated above, read the bill and contact customer service. The name of company on the bill.
Then a technician will come to repair.

navymom01 · 08-09-2023, 05:15 PM

Is there another company besides Breezeline ? They are just horrible service. Have to talk to India and they have never been able to give us service. We are off of cattle landing road in Meredith. Thank you

tis · 08-09-2023, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Wow!! I have never heard of anyone paying close to 100/mo for a simple copper phone line. That must be a new record. I have a copper line that provides DSL for internet & a phone number but no phone. I pay less then 1/2 of that.

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I agree, I never heard of it either and didn't want to pay it. It was a great company called First Light but they said they were losing money so couldn't do it anymore. They were originally in Portsmouth under another name but moved to NY a few years ago.

Biggd · 08-09-2023, 06:59 PM

My son, 35 with 2 little girls, 7 and 8, just bought a landline phone so his kids could call out in an emergency.
He sent me a picture of a slimline phone with a curly cue cord, I didn't think they even sold them anymore, LOL.
He didn't want a portable phone because he knew they would lose it.

NH.Solar · 08-10-2023, 08:27 AM

If you have good internet you can use an inexpensive device called an Obihai and move your number over to be conducted through Google Voice. I've been using this for years and it works flawlessly.
You won't be able to port your landline number over directly however because Obihai only transfers cell numbers. You can get around this easilyhowever by buying a throwaway cell, transferring your existing landline number to the throwaway, and then from that cell to Obihai.

Descant · 08-10-2023, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggd

My son, 35 with 2 little girls, 7 and 8, just bought a landline phone so his kids could call out in an emergency.
He sent me a picture of a slimline phone with a curly cue cord, I didn't think they even sold them anymore, LOL.
He didn't want a portable phone because he knew they would lose it.

So your son bought a slimline? Grandparents can be real heroes and buy a nice "Barbie Pink" Princess phone! It won't cost any more to have two phones plugged in, in different rooms.

TheTimeTraveler · 08-10-2023, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH.Solar

If you have good internet you can use an inexpensive device called an Obihai and move your number over to be conducted through Google Voice. I've been using this for years and it works flawlessly.
You won't be able to port your landline number over directly however because Obihai only transfers cell numbers. You can get around this easilyhowever by buying a throwaway cell, transferring your existing landline number to the throwaway, and then from that cell to Obihai.

Likely better off just using the cell phone for calls (and give up the landline).

thinkxingu · 08-10-2023, 11:05 AM

Since at least 2008, my cell phone has been more reliable than both landlines and Internet.

We've not had a landline since 2007 and have never had an issue.

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Biggd · 08-10-2023, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Descant

So your son bought a slimline? Grandparents can be real heroes and buy a nice "Barbie Pink" Princess phone! It won't cost any more to have two phones plugged in, in different rooms.

Slimline is what I use to call it, I'm dating myself. I'm not sure what they call them now or who makes them, but it looked the same.

ApS · 08-10-2023, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Descant

So your son bought a slimline? Grandparents can be real heroes and buy a nice "Barbie Pink" Princess phone! It won't cost any more to have two phones plugged in, in different rooms.

Princess telephones are still available in ivory-white and has a great feature of lighting the dial in the dark.

https://hchm.org/its-little-its-love...ess-telephone/

Technicians tell me that AT&T made the very best telephones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Since at least 2008, my cell phone has been more reliable than both landlines and Internet. We've not had a landline since 2007 and have never had an issue.

I'd chip-in to keep a neighbor on a landline. (Because you never know--and a family member has one).

Descant · 08-10-2023, 04:30 PM

If you have a security system that calls a central monitor, doesn't that require internet or a landline? My landlines operate through my cable provider.

Winilyme · 08-10-2023, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Descant

If you have a security system that calls a central monitor, doesn't that require internet or a landline? My landlines operate through my cable provider.

Nope. Ours works via cell.

08-09-2023, 09:02 AM	#1
LakeSummerFun Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Old Landline No Longer Working The old landline at my parents' house on East Bear stopped working about 2 weeks ago. When you call you hear "message 87 landline not accepting calls at this time." They are also unable to call out. (Their internet is fine.) Any thoughts or suggestions? They would like to maintain the landline. I have called the Town of Meredith and left messages. Thank you.

08-09-2023, 09:10 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Landline provider I would call your provider of regular telephone service (Verizon, Breezeline, Consolidated Communications, etc). Look at your last bill for landline service. They should have a number for reporting issues. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-10-2023, 08:27 AM	#12
NH.Solar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jackson Pond, New Hampton Posts: 210 Thanks: 37 Thanked 128 Times in 69 Posts	If you have good internet you can use an inexpensive device called an Obihai and move your number over to be conducted through Google Voice. I've been using this for years and it works flawlessly. You won't be able to port your landline number over directly however because Obihai only transfers cell numbers. You can get around this easilyhowever by buying a throwaway cell, transferring your existing landline number to the throwaway, and then from that cell to Obihai. __________________ Peter NH Solar

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08-09-2023, 09:51 AM	#3
granitebox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Steamboat Springs - Bear Island Posts: 152 Thanks: 134 Thanked 80 Times in 35 Posts	On East Bear I'll bet you have Consolidated Communications as provider - try 866-984-3001

08-09-2023, 10:09 AM	#4
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	My son just added a landline to his home, and he had to get a new router because his old one wouldn't accept a landline, just a thought.

08-09-2023, 10:14 AM	#5
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 818 Thanks: 258 Thanked 259 Times in 157 Posts	Landline... What's that? The younger generations don't have a clue what a landline or pay telephone is!

08-09-2023, 11:59 AM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,411 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	I got a notice my copper landline was going up to 100 more a month and we don't use it all that much so didn't want to pay that. I debated if we should drop a landline completely but because there are lots of people that have that number I decided to keep it. I bought an OOma and installed it and love it! It installed easy and works great. You are limited to 4 phones with it but I really don't notice any difference between the true landline (wired)and this. You pay taxes which are about $7.00 a month and that's it. I did pay the 49.99 to have my number ported because that was my main reason to keep it. Of course if the internet goes out it doesn't work but then we have the cells. Magic Jack does not work in three states-Hawaii, Alaska and NH so you can't use that here.

08-09-2023, 01:20 PM	#7
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 109 Thanked 410 Times in 244 Posts	Wow!! I have never heard of anyone paying close to 100/mo for a simple copper phone line. That must be a new record. I have a copper line that provides DSL for internet & a phone number but no phone. I pay less then 1/2 of that. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-09-2023, 05:15 PM	#9
navymom01 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Have a home in Meredith Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there another company besides Breezeline ? They are just horrible service. Have to talk to India and they have never been able to give us service. We are off of cattle landing road in Meredith. Thank you

08-09-2023, 06:59 PM	#11
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	My son, 35 with 2 little girls, 7 and 8, just bought a landline phone so his kids could call out in an emergency. He sent me a picture of a slimline phone with a curly cue cord, I didn't think they even sold them anymore, LOL. He didn't want a portable phone because he knew they would lose it.

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thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,946 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,963 Times in 1,213 Posts	Since at least 2008, my cell phone has been more reliable than both landlines and Internet. We've not had a landline since 2007 and have never had an issue. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

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08-10-2023, 04:30 PM	#18
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,038 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 1,518 Times in 985 Posts	If you have a security system that calls a central monitor, doesn't that require internet or a landline? My landlines operate through my cable provider.