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ellenrr

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5. the other thing with my phone is

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #3)

Thu Dec 24, 2015, 12:17 PM

Dec 2015

the number pad is on the headset, which always seemed like a stupid idea.
So when you gotta "press 1" for this, you gotta take the phone away from your ear.

I wonder if the phone you link to comes in any color you want as long as it is black.
Probably.
Now if it comes in red...

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any ideas re a basic phone? [View all] ellenrr Dec 2015 OP

Corded phones are easy to find-- corded service is not... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #1

I have Optimum, for phone, internet and cable. Yes, inexpensive-- ellenrr Dec 2015 #2

I have Optimum, too, and... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #7

oh I"m sorry cablevision is being sold! In my experience - that usually ellenrr Dec 2015 #8

You might have better luck with this phone from Best Buy $35.99 with free shipping TexasProgresive Dec 2015 #3

I am really tempted...Someone on the other thread linked to this phone.. It ellenrr Dec 2015 #4

the other thing with my phone is ellenrr Dec 2015 #5

That'll cost you unless you go with Amazon. TexasProgresive Dec 2015 #6

beautiful! thanks for the links. My phone is now working. ellenrr Dec 2015 #9

I'm happy for you TexasProgresive Dec 2015 #10

thanks! me too. :) nt ellenrr Dec 2015 #11