Telephone 'drop' calls

lemarsh · 09-04-2004, 20:19

Every since I changed from NTL to BT (kept the same number), I seem to be getting a significant high level of 'dropped' calls (i.e. you answer the phone, and the line goes dead).

The vast majority appear to be from 'International' calls, but some are from 'Withdrawn' numbers (according to the Line ID).

Although they are not 'nuisance' calls, they are very annoying - I have had about 10 today.

Not sure if it is a fault, BT advice that the line is OK.

Any suggestions (apart from changing the telephone number)?

kronas · 09-04-2004, 20:27

i have a problem where after i have rung somewhere, as soon as i put the phone down it starts to ring again, line is silent though

BT line

anyway i think this is in the wrong forum........

lemarsh · 09-04-2004, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronas

anyway i think this is in the wrong forum........

Wrong forum because it is BT, and not open to discussion, or should be in a different one, and in which case, which?

Oh, and just had another call - getting beyond a joke

swoop101 · 09-04-2004, 20:31

A lot of these drop calls are from telesales people trying to reach the quotas of calls they have to make. (a friend who works for one of them told me)

They can then say that these calls were non-leaders ie: no sales.

pain in the arse I agree.

**Paul** · 09-04-2004, 21:04

Moved to Technology.

Graham F · 09-04-2004, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemarsh

Every since I changed from NTL to BT (kept the same number), I seem to be getting a significant high level of 'dropped' calls (i.e. you answer the phone, and the line goes dead).

The vast majority appear to be from 'International' calls, but some are from 'Withdrawn' numbers (according to the Line ID).

Although they are not 'nuisance' calls, they are very annoying - I have had about 10 today.

Not sure if it is a fault, BT advice that the line is OK.

Any suggestions (apart from changing the telephone number)?

Follow this link then click on TPS and register with them. This will stop telephone calls from sales/marketing companies. My parents abt 1 year ago were getting abt the same amt as you I registered them for it when they were away as it was pi$$ing me off and within 2 weeks we were hardly getting any. Now 1 year on still don't get any (hardly)

Edit Actually because you are getting silent calls try going here and follow the advice there

Matthew · 09-04-2004, 22:18

I just don't answer the phone. I'm with BT and get alot so caller ID has got its uses.