[Electronics-Talk] Modern Landline Phone Service

[David Andrews]

Comcast service can be connected to an existing wiredphone system. My 
Comcast installer did this for me, as a favor. Technically, they are 
supposed to charge you for any inside wiring work.

Dave

At 12:44 PM 6/19/2022, you wrote:
>Hello:
>
>I moved due to a new job and hooked up all of my utilities. One of 
>the things I still prefer is old-fashioned landline service due to 
>its sound quality and reliability. I currently have Comcast Internet 
>and phone. The problem I have is that I cannot use the jacks 
>installed throughout the home. I've been told by Comcast that I need 
>to connect a cordless phone to my modem to allow me to have phones 
>in every room. I like cordless phones but have a couple corded 
>phones that I would prefer using since they have great Speakerphone 
>capability. AT&T will sell me traditional landline service but the 
>cost is very steep. Their representative wanted to sell me the Voip 
>service, but stated that the phone service worked the same way as 
>Comcast. When I had Verizon Fios in New England, I could connect 
>phones to every jack in my home. Can anyone shed some light on this? 
>I am scheduled to have landline service connected in two weeks but 
>am hoping to find a cheaper alternative. Any and all input is 
>appreciated. Thanks.
>
>
>--
>Leslie Fairall
>mailto:fairall at panix.com