[Electronics-Talk] Talking Call Waiting Device

[Andy Baracco]

I recently purchased a unit made by Emerson on Amazon, after doing a search 
for a talking caller ID unit.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Raymond Foret Jr via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Cc: "Raymond Foret Jr" <rforet7706 at comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 3:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Talking Call Waiting Device


> Your friend’s only hope for such a device is usually Ebay:  although, some 
> here have indicated they saw units on Amazon which will perform the 
> functions your friend is looking for.  Just know that the company who used 
> to make the caller ID units has long ceased doing so.
>
>
> Sent from the only computer with built-in screen reader access for the 
> blind:
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The constantly barefooted Ray
>
>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 3:18 PM, River Linda via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> A friend is wondering if there is such a thing anymore as a talking call
>> waiting machine for his landline phone. He said when he was on the phone
>> talking to someone, any incoming call would announce the incoming 
>> person's
>> name or phone number.
>>
>> He said AT&T used to offer this feature and he had it at one time. 
>> However
>> when the price went up, he had AT&T remove it. He missed it and called to
>> get it back, but AT&T said it was discontinued.
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
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