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TexLaProgressive

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5. As an old retired phone guy

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 04:32 PM

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The buzz is an indication of trouble on the line. It could be in your wiring or in the telco's cable. The cordless phone is electronic and is probably more sensitive to the line issue, not allowing you to call out. It might work if you switch it from touch tone to dial pulse.

The buzz may be causing the tone receiver in the central office from recognizing them. Dial pulse is basically a make or break of the DC. It is always available on landlines.

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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