Why do I get a busy signal on my landline?

An otherwise unspecified busy signal indicates that the called number is occupied: The called number is talking with another caller on the phone. The number is calling out. Someone else has called the number or is calling the number at the same time.

How do you fix a busy signal on a landline?

Why does my landline always have a busy signal?

If you're hearing a constant busy signal when trying to call one particular phone number, the problem may be with their phone or phone line. Try to contact the other party another way. Email them, find them on social media, contact someone else who has access to them.

How do I troubleshoot a landline phone problem?

Unplug the short telephone cord and plug in your corded phone and determine if the problem still exists. If you do not have a clear dial tone, the problem is with the AT&T network. Unplug the corded phone and replace the short telephone cord. Make sure you close and tighten the Telephone Network Interface cover.

How do I reset my landline phone?

Try unplugging the phone and letting it sit for about 10 minutes. This should reset the phone. Try taking the battery out and then unplugging the base from the power and phone line.

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How do you check a phone line is active?

Why am I not getting a dial tone on my landline?

If you have no dial tone on your corded phone, make sure it is plugged securely into the wall phone jack. If you have no dial tone on your cordless phone, check the battery and charge it if it's low. Make sure your cordless phone's base unit is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

Why is my landline not ringing when someone calls me?

More common of the two reasons your handset telephone can't be heard ringing, is that there is actually an issue with the ISP side of the network. When your telephone rings it's supposed to send AC voltage down the line, and if the voltage isn't meeting the required level.

How do I turn the ringer back on on my BT phone?

In standby, press and hold to dial BT 1571. Press and hold to turn the ringer on or off. HANDSET 1 Press to confirm the option displayed above the button, to delete or go back to the previous screen.

What does no line mean on landline phone?

The idle handset will display NO LINE if it does not detect a live telephone line. Check the telephone line connection both at the phone jack and the base.

Why is my house phone saying check phone line?

This message refers to a problem related to the connection with the telephone line. Consequently, please check the following, in order to restore normal functionality: Make sure you are using the supplied telephone line cord. In case you notice any damage to the line cord, please acquire a new one and try again.

Who is responsible for telephone line repairs?

Until recently British Telecom were responsible for providing and maintaining your phone line. However OFTEL have now allowed other companies to provide telephone services and therefore BT do not directly maintain any phone lines or equipment, even if you pay your bill to BT.