Use Computer To Connect To Landline?

M_Steiner · 10-09-2006

Hi,

I have a Mac Mini connected wirelessly to a broadband router. I'd like to be able to use the mini to make phone calls over my regular home (BT/TalkTalk) landline - NOT VOIP. Basically, I don't want to have to get up and get the phone whenever I want to make a call, and there are no phone plugs in my room. Does anybody know how I could go about this?

Many thanks.

P.S. If you only know for Windows PC, I'm still interested to know.

Bluefish · 10-09-2006

Hey M_Steiner!
Welcome to PC Helpforum!

I can't think of any way to make this possible, not using VoIP.

Do you know that is possible anyway?

Blue

Arctos · 10-09-2006

Your going to have to use VOIP in one form or another if you want to use your computer. Have you thought about buying a cordless phone, they have a good operating range (distance) from the base station.

I have a el cheapo Uniden which I use when I cannot connect with my VOIP service, it's not very often this happens though.

10-09-2006	#1
M_Steiner New Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Use Computer To Connect To Landline? Hi, I have a Mac Mini connected wirelessly to a broadband router. I'd like to be able to use the mini to make phone calls over my regular home (BT/TalkTalk) landline - NOT VOIP. Basically, I don't want to have to get up and get the phone whenever I want to make a call, and there are no phone plugs in my room. Does anybody know how I could go about this? Many thanks. P.S. If you only know for Windows PC, I'm still interested to know.

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Bluefish Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 2,208 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hey M_Steiner! Welcome to PC Helpforum! I can't think of any way to make this possible, not using VoIP. Do you know that is possible anyway? Blue __________________ PCHF Rules - You're Welcome! What's inside my PC? - Prework

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Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 4,275 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Your going to have to use VOIP in one form or another if you want to use your computer. Have you thought about buying a cordless phone, they have a good operating range (distance) from the base station. I have a el cheapo Uniden which I use when I cannot connect with my VOIP service, it's not very often this happens though. __________________ PCHF open 24/7 - Antiques made daily... Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!

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