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oilcloth
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Landline shut down

If i switch to Plusnet Broadband only and lose my phone line ...... can I get an adapter from Plusnet that will plug into my router to allow the phone to work via the Broadband network

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bmc
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Re: Landline shut down

@oilcloth 

The quick answer is yes. However, you need to set up a VOIP account with someone and if you want to keep your number "port" it out within 30 days. Have a look at the FAQ for A&A page to get some answers on VOIP.

https://www.aa.net.uk/voice-and-mobile/voip-information/ 

 

Brian

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Re: Landline shut down

@oilcloth 
To clarify. You can get an adapter that will work with your Plusnet service, but NOT from Plusnet.

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Re: Landline shut down

@Baldrick1 

Sorry about that. In my rush to answer before shutting down for the evening I missed the question about it being PN supplied.

 

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HPsauce
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Re: Landline shut down

@oilcloth a further clarification. The "adapter" you need is a network device (usually called an ATA - Analogue Telephone Adapter) that connects to your router via a standard ethernet cable, so you need a spare ethernet port on the router for it.

Plusnet have nothing to do with such VOIP phone services, you need to obtain the necessary kit and set up a VOIP account yourself. Some companies can supply both the service and the equipment.

IMPORTANT if you think your router has a phone socket (covered up usually) - NO IT DOESN'T. That socket does not work with the PlusNet router, though the very similar BT routers have a similar socket and can use it ON BT BROADBAND services, which causes regular speculation and confusion.