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AllaN01Bear

(28,077 posts) Fri Nov 14, 2025, 03:53 PM Friday

i am having issues with my cordless phone . wont work. [View all]

a indicator says in use and when i pick up the phone to dial out i get a buzz. so, i got out my old style dial phone . it works i still get that buzz, but at least i can still call 911 if need be.

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i am having issues with my cordless phone . wont work. [View all] AllaN01Bear Friday OP

Chec a couple of things LogDog75 Friday #1

Try rebooting. At least turn it off, unplug it, PoindexterOglethorpe Friday #2

This. Lochloosa Friday #3

tried unpllging and plugging it back in. other people are hearing a buzzing and crackling nize on their end as well AllaN01Bear Friday #4

Should Also Try Taking The Battery Out... ProfessorGAC Friday #7

As an old retired phone guy TexLaProgressive Friday #5

If you're getting a buzz on both phones, you might want to contact your carrier and have them do a line check catbyte Friday #6