[access-uk] Re: Telephone Issues
- From: "Barry" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 13:42:59 +0100
The problem with caller id is that most of the companies that do cold
calling withhold their number so it is impossible to differentiate between
them and friends/family who are ex-directory.
A couple of things to note with caller preference, it only includes British
companies so you can still get annoying calls from America, for instance. It
takes up to 4 weeks to get your number on the preference list and new
companies also have 4 weeks to get their databases up to date. Whenever I
get a call from a company I ask them to take me off their database. I'm not
sure, but I think they are obliged to do so if asked.
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray's Home" <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Telephone Issues
Just to add to my last message here on this thread, I've found the relevant
BT webpage on BT Privacy which I am pasting below.
Worth mentioning, maybe, that you can take up BT's anonymous call barring
system which can be turned on and off, although this isn't a cost free
option. Steve Nutt and others will tell you too that there are one or two
phones now with talking ID display which, if a VI person is going to take
advantage of BT Privacy, they may well need.
HTH.
Ray
Personal emails: Email me at
mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx
Afraid the URL for this site is rather too long to paste in here, but the
page is easy to find on Google.
What's the benefit?
BT Privacy at Home** gives you more control over incoming calls. It includes
Caller Display?, which could let you see the number of the person that's
calling, so you can decide whether to pick up or leave it to your answering
service. This package also allows you to register at the same time with the
Telephone Preference Service.
How does it work?
Caller Display lets you see the number that's calling, unless it's withheld
or unavailable. To use this service you'll need either a phone with a screen
or a Caller Display unit. BT have some great discounts on compatible phones,
with up to £40 off.
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