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1571 service
24-06-2019 4:18 PM
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How does the 1571 service work ?
I do not see it listed as one of the extras available.
If you have a ansaphone which picks up messages will 1571 still work.
Perhaps someone can enlighten me on this subject.
Thank you
Re: 1571 service
24-06-2019 4:40 PM - edited 24-06-2019 4:41 PM
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If it is on then a caller is taking to voicemail after a number of seconds. They are then asked to leave a message. When you have a message the dailing tone changes to a beep.
That is the way that it worked last time I had it turned on.
See https://www.plus.net/plustalk/index.php?page=wlr_add_call_features
I turned it off because my answerphone is enough for me and it really annoyed me!
Dave
ps BT seem to charge extra for it but it is shown as free on Plusnet
Re: 1571 service
24-06-2019 5:55 PM
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I believe 1571 often kicks in before a phone handset's answering machine.
This would basically mean that people will be leaving messages on the BT server as opposed to your handset.
If you want to add the service I'd recommend following the link @daveplus provided.
Re: 1571 service
24-06-2019 7:02 PM
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Basic answer, both 1571 and a phone based system can be attached to a line.
However, normally each will (effectively) count the number of "rings" and grab the line when the required number have occurred. The one notable exception is that 1571 will immediately accept a call if the line is "off hook" and cannot accept the call.
If your answerphone has a setting to vary the number of rings before answering, you may be able to set it to answer before or after 1571 would respond.
Phil
Using a TP-Link Archer VR600 modem-router.
Re: 1571 service
24-06-2019 11:23 PM
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BT's 1571 is what Plusnet call Voicemail.
BT's Call Minder is what Plusnet call Voicemail Extra.
The latter has extra facilities, including the option to change the number of rings before answering the call (1571/Voicemail default is seven).
Zen FTTC 40/10 + Digital Voice FRITZ!Box 7530
BT technician (Retired)
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